1980s IGT Star Wars Themed after one of the most successful movies of all time, this slot is part of the next generation of slot machines featuring vibrant 3-D video and theatre-quality audio, drawing old-school fans and up-and-coming technology buffs.

Perhaps the most significant changes of the ‘70s were the leaps in technology: the floppy disc, microprocessor and first video games were released.

In 1975, William “Si” Redd emerged as the new captain and the industry experienced the next great evolutionary leap: the electronic age. During the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, International Gaming Technology, led by Redd, produced the machine that would mesmerize players around the world: the video slot. Machines like IGT’s “Draw Poker” and “Twenty-One” revolutionized coin-operated gaming. Soon after, IGT introduced “Megabucks” and “Quartermania,” the ever-popular progressive-jackpot machines.

Today, touch screens, streaming video, millions of colors, 3-D animation, stereo sound, and the IGT EZ Pay™ system make games as sophisticated and flashy as blockbuster movies. We even have slots based on these movies like IGT’s “Alien” and “Star Wars.” Innovative products that offer multiple mystery progressive jackpot levels and a “Wheel of For-tune” variation called “Super Spin,” where players sit around an operating replica of the famous bonus wheel, are on the way. There is even a trend toward luxury: ergonomic seating has arrived.

Since its inception, the slot machine has captivated Americans by responding to the mood of society. The slot machine reflects our national tastes and our taste for more is evident in the sheer volume of machines being played today: allocated casino floor space has risen to an average of 65 percent. Over 100 years since its arrival on the scene, it shows no signs of slowing down.

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IGT Wheel of Fortune IGT recognized the value of a household name and capitalized on the popularity of “Wheel of Fortune.” By combining advanced visual effects and favorite aspects of the show, IGT created the most popular video slot machine to ever hit the casino floor.	IGT Frank Sinatra The Las Vegas legend-based slot draws players in with words of praise and beloved music from Sinatra himself. Evoking grand times from the Las Vegas golden years, this slot attracts a multi-generational audience: the people who remember the era and the people who wish they were there.