IGT's PeakBarTop with sports betting wins top award

(PRESS RELEASE) -- International Game Technology PLC announced today that its PeakBarTop with Sports Betting won the "Land-Based Product of the Year" category at the 2022 Global Gaming Awards. Now in its ninth year, the Global Gaming Awards Las Vegas program is held in conjunction with the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2022 and honors the gaming industry's outstanding performers from the previous 12 months.

"IGT winning 'Land-Based Product of the Year' in the Global Gaming Awards reflects our leadership in offering new ways to engage players and provide operators with innovative solutions," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO Global Gaming. "The Global Gaming Awards is one of the most respected awards programs in the industry, and we're excited to kick off G2E with this recognition of our dedication to delivering gaming solutions that drive play and generate excitement across casino floors."

IGT's transformative PeakBarTop with Sports Betting brings the bartop experience to a whole new level by seamlessly offering the Company's top-performing video poker titles such as Game King and Super Star Poker, along with Keno, slots, roulette, and sports betting on a single device. The leading-edge technology allows a player to watch a live sporting event and make a range of wagers on comprehensive sports betting menus. A natural fit for bar and sportsbook environments, the PeakBarTop features Bluetooth technology that integrates with IGT's cashless gaming systems technology.

"IGT's PeakBarTop with Sports Betting is a truly dynamic solution that is unlike anything ever seen in the gaming industry," said Darnell Johnson, IGT Senior Director of Product Management, Video Poker. "In creating the PeakBarTop with Sports Betting we took every detail into consideration to ensure the solution delivers a quality player experience and elevates the bar environment. As the far and wide leader in video poker content and hardware, IGT is excited to see the PeakBarTop with Sports Betting win this well-respected global award."