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IGT Doubles Down on Multi-Level Progressives
For global gaming leader IGT, multi-level progressives (MLPs) have long been a cornerstone of its best-in-class content portfolio
Guenter Bluemel D
emonstrating its commitment to delivering first-rate products that drive performance, IGT has upped its output in this
important product segment to meet changing player preferences and customer demands. There was no better example of this than the Company’s success of its MLP Prosperity Link, which won the prestigious “Best Slot Product” category at the 2022 GGB Gaming & Technology Awards held in conjunction with G2E in Las Vegas. “We have had significant success with MLPs lately, and the hands-down leader has been Prosperity Link,” said Guenter Bluemel, IGT Vice President of International Product Management and MLP Content. “There is an increased demand for compelling multi-level progressives in every jurisdiction where we operate, and IGT has responded with the highest quality and most diverse MLP library in the Company’s history.” When asked what he believes drives
this explosive MLP trend, Bluemel credited the frequent jackpots and entertainment value of the games. “Players really embrace the idea of
the frequently hitting jackpots associated with MLPs. Although they may be small to medium-sized jackpots in many cases, the opportunity to play for these exciting wins is highly attractive. Additionally, our skilled game designers from IGT studios throughout the world are incredibly talented at leveraging new and proven mechanics to further propel player engagement,” added Bluemel.
44 FEBRUARY 2023 IGT’s Prosperity Link evolves the
vibrant coin pot feature and combines two highly popular gameplay mechanics, the persistence pot mechanic and the lock and respin trigger. This delivers an exciting experience with multiple paths available to achieve the lock and respin bonus. Prosperity Link was launched in 2022 with two titles, ‘Cai Yun Heng Tong’ and ‘Wan Shi Ru Yi,’ with new titles being introduced this year. Each Prosperity Link theme is packed with vibrant Asian-inspired graphics and free spin bonuses under a single MLP lock and respin common bonus. Complementary to each other, the titles generate a standout visual presentation on the floor on the artfully engineered PeakSlant49 cabinet in mixed side-by-side banks. IGT has also introduced another
standout MLP family, Egyptian Link, to global markets. The game features the non-stop action of various combined free games that can lead to big-win possibilities through four linked progressive levels. Embraced by players and operators, the performance proven MLP comes with a multi-game chooser that offers two different sister themes, ‘Ramosis’ Treasures’ and ‘Nefturi’s Treasures,’ with variable free games that can be won during any spin. When initiating the base game, a player will spot three persistence ‘treasure’ pots, with bonuses unique to each theme, which can grow and lead to the opportunity to combine into exciting double features and even a powerful mega triple feature.
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