Graton Resort & Casino debuts Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinets

(PRESS RELEASE) -- International Game Technology PLC and Graton Resort & Casino announced the global debut of IGT's Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet featuring the new Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money video slots game. Guests of the Rohnert Park, California casino will be the first players in the world to experience the latest entertainment showcase from IGT's renowned Wheel of Fortune slots brand.

"Graton Resort & Casino is thrilled to be the first property in North America to offer the newest entertainment innovation from IGT's popular Wheel of Fortune slots brand on our gaming floor," said Brian Green, Chief Operations Officer, Graton Resort & Casino. "Our players have a strong affinity for the Wheel of Fortune brand, and the Wheel of Fortune Trio's community-style win celebrations and large stature are sure to drive jackpot excitement across the gaming floor."

"Launching Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money on the new Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet with Graton Resort & Casino kicks off a year full of premier Wheel of Fortune product launches across multiple categories," said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming. "This solution combines legendary Wheel of Fortune gameplay with compelling hardware and community-style jackpot celebrations to create something special for our customers and their players."

The Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet features a massive 76-inch mechanical wheel centered above three ultra-high-definition 49-inch portrait screen gaming machines with a commanding 140-inch-tall video backdrop. The cabinet will house the new Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Big Money video slots game featuring the player-preferred Cash Link coin collection feature, a Cash on Reels mechanic, a Cash Link Multiplier that can award up to 35X, and free games.

First launched in 1996, IGT's Wheel of Fortune slots is hailed as one of the most successful slot themes of all time. Since the game's debut, IGT has paid out nearly $3.6 billion in jackpots and minted more than 1,200 millionaires. Last year, IGT announced that it extended its licensing agreement with Sony Pictures Television to continue producing Wheel of Fortune games via a contract that extends through 2034.