IGT Company Profile – Ownership, Licenses, and Global Presence

Brief Overview

International Game Technology (IGT) is a leading global gaming technology provider. Following a major strategic split in July 2025, the original IGT PLC separated into two entities:

• The Gaming & Digital business was acquired by Apollo Global Management and merged with Everi Holdings Inc. It now operates as a private company under the IGT brand.
• The Lottery business spun off as Brightstar Lottery PLC, a new public company.

This profile focuses on the new, privately held IGT — covering casino technology, digital gaming, sports betting, and FinTech solutions.

Key Business Facts:

• Industry: Gaming Technology (Land-based, Digital, FinTech)
• Key Products:
  • Slot Machines (“Wheel of Fortune”, “Megabucks”)
  • Casino Management Systems (e.g., IGT Advantage)
  • Electronic Table Games
  • Online Casino Games (iGaming)
  • Sports Betting (IGT PlaySports)
  • FinTech Systems for Casinos
• Ownership: Majority-owned by funds managed by Apollo Global Management
• Employees: Approx. 7,200 (post-merger estimate)

Mission and Business Focus

IGT aims to lead in global gaming by delivering innovative content, technology, and financial systems across land-based and online platforms. The company emphasises enhanced player engagement and long-term operator value.

Year Founded and Evolution

Key People / Founders

• Founder: William S. “Si” Redd
• Current Ownership: Funds managed by Apollo Global Management (majority stake)
• Interim CEO (as of July 2025): Nick Khin
• Incoming CEO (Q4 2025): Hector Fernandez

Active Gaming Licenses

Regulatory Bodies & Compliance Measures

• Overseen by: UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, Nevada Gaming Control Board, and others
• Strong focus on responsible gaming, AML protocols, and multi-jurisdictional compliance

Main Office Locations

Global Reach

• Serves clients across 6 continents
• Active in 100+ jurisdictions
• Products span both land-based and digital verticals

Platform and Software Providers

• In-house development: Custom-built slot machines, systems, and iGaming platforms
• Alliances: Collaborates with technology firms for backend infrastructure and system optimisation

Operator & Affiliate Networks

• Casino Partners: Global operators use IGT hardware and digital systems
• Sportsbook Clients: IGT PlaySports powers sportsbook tech, including a 3-year deal with Boyd Gaming (Nevada, through 2028)
• iGaming Expansion: Acquired iSoftBet in July 2022 to scale online game content

Company Address

• IGT (Gaming & Digital): Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
• Operations: Office-specific contacts available on official website

Email / Phone

• Website: www.igt.com
• Investor Relations (Brightstar Lottery PLC):
  • Phone: +1 (401) 392-7077
  • Email: investor.relations@brightstarlottery.com