LONDON, Feb. 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced the launch
of House of Cards Slots on the Company's social gaming app,
DoubleDown Casino. Inspired by the Emmy® and
Golden Globe®- winning sensation, House of Cards
Slots is the latest IGT premium licensed brand designed for play on
multiple platforms and premiering on DoubleDown Casino. The
social version of House of Cards Slots complements IGT's
land-based games, House of Cards Power and Money, and
House of Cards Welcome to Washington, which were introduced at the 2015
Global Gaming Expo (G2E), and are slated for placement in casinos
in the first quarter of 2016.
"As part of our successful cross-platform content
distribution strategy, IGT is thrilled to bring another famed
licensed title to DoubleDown Casino players with the launch of
House of Cards Slots for desktop and mobile," said
Joe Sigrist, DoubleDown
Interactive Senior Vice President and General Manager. "IGT
has a deep history in leveraging licensed brands to create dynamic
player experiences, and with House of Cards, we've taken iconic
elements from the show and created gaming experiences that fans
will be able to enjoy at their favorite casino and in a social
gaming environment."
DoubleDown Casino's House of Cards Slots puts players at
the helm of Washington D.C's most
famous office and conveys the "stop at nothing and conquer
everything" attitude of the show's main characters, Frank and Claire Underwood. Reels full of cast
members and iconic "House of Cards" memorabilia including Frank's
class ring, money origami and other patriotic icons from the show
make up the symbol set of this 5-reel, 40-payline game. Wild
symbols trigger free games bonuses and can lead to big virtual
currency wins.
IGT's land-based games, House of Cards Power and
Money, and House of Cards Welcome to Washington, were met with great enthusiasm at
their Sept. 2015 debut at G2E. Housed
on IGT's CrystalCore® cabinet, each game features
engaging base and bonus game play with the chance to win any of the
games' five multi-level progressives. Both titles deliver
cinematic experiences on their cabinet's full 42" display,
enhancing game play with signature scenes from the famed political
drama series.
To experience House of Cards Slots, play DoubleDown
Casino online or on any mobile device via the free iOS and Android
application. For more information, visit IGT or go
to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter,
twitter.com/IGTnews or watch IGT videos on
YouTube, youtube.com/igt.
"House of Cards" is produced by MRC Studios. MRC was
represented by Jackpot Partners for the creation of the House
of Cards land-based and social slots.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has approximately 13,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.igt.com.
About MRC
MRC is a leading film and television studio,
specializing in the creation of content in partnership with the
industry's foremost creative talent. The company develops, produces
and finances film and television for leading distributors including
Sony, Warner Bros., Universal, Paramount and Fox, as well as
premier networks including Netflix, HBO, Starz, AMC, ABC, Lifetime
and Comedy Central. MRC is the studio behind the
Emmy® and Golden Globe® winning series,
"House of Cards", distributed by Netflix and various international
distributors. The company also developed, produced and
financed Ted, the highest grossing original comedy of all
time, which was distributed by Universal Pictures. For more
information, please visit www.mrcstudios.com.
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