"IGT is committed to developing and delivering the most compelling content for our customers across multiple channels and platforms. Arcade Saga is a testament to the usability and relevance of IGT's SDK. HTC successfully adapted one of its most popular VR titles into a solution that IGT customers can leverage to entertain their players in a new way. We look forward to the further expansion of IGT's VR content library through this program," added Drago.
THE FIRST CASINO INSTALLATION March 20th saw IGT and Boyd Gaming
announced the deployment of IGT’s “Virtual Zone” platform at Te Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tis deployment marks IGT’s first virtual reality (VR) installation in a casino environment, and Boyd Gaming’s first VR entertainment offering.
IGT’s Virtual Zone is a competition arena
designed specifically for casino floors that enables patrons to compete against each other for Slot Dollars in spirited VR tournaments, and
enjoy competitive VR games in a physical installation. Te first two games to launch in the Virtual Zone are tournament-compatible archery titles SiegeVR and ArcheryVR.
“Boyd Gaming is excited to offer our customers the opportunity to compete for Slot Dollars in IGT’s Virtual Zone,” said Matt Ryan, Boyd Gaming Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “Adding a Virtual Reality experience to Te Orleans’ casino floor is a positive step toward enhancing our entertainment offerings with new, interactive content that can reward B Connected members and engage an expanded demographic of players.”
“IGT is pleased to bring our Virtual Zone VR solution to market with our valued customers at Boyd Gaming,” said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Commercial Officer, Gaming. “Te Virtual Zone melds exceptional content with industry- leading hardware and proven tournament technology, to create a unique experience that Boyd Gaming can leverage to help differentiate
“The Virtual Zone melds exceptional content with
industry-leading hardware and proven tournament
technology, to create a unique experience that Boyd Gaming can leverage to help
differentiate its casino floors and drive incremental play.”
its casino floors and drive incremental play.”
Members of Boyd Gaming’s B Connected loyalty club program can buy-into Te Orleans’ daily VR tournaments for a flat fee. Two-person teams can compete in Siege VR tournaments, individuals can compete in Archery VR tournaments, or players can individually practice their Archery VR skills for a reduced fee.
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