Company’s latest poker innovation launches during “X Marks the Spot!” event at world-class gaming venue in Southern California
IGT introduced its latest video poker game, Fortune X Poker, to players at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel in Highland, Calif., on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony. The “X Marks the Spot!” celebration commemorated this “first in California” installation and included five popular slot influencers from across the U.S.
“Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel is excited to be the first casino in California to introduce the Fortune X Poker that is sure to bring the thrill to our valued guests,” said Kenji Hall, Interim General Manager of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel. “IGT’s robust library of games has continuously delivered on performance, and we’re certain that Fortune X Poker will bring a cutting edge, one-of-a-kind game experience that our players cannot find anywhere else.””
“We were pleased to partner with Yaamava’ Resort and Casino for a special kickoff event that introduced IGT’s Fortune X Poker to the property’s video poker enthusiasts,” said Darnell Johnson, IGT Senior Director of Product Management, Video Poker. “IGT’s legendary video poker content consistently energizes the casino floor, and we are confident Fortune X Poker will be another compelling option that will thrill players, return excellent results, and propel IGT’s leadership in the segment.”
IGT’s Fortune X Poker was displayed on the Company’s next-generation CrystalSlant™ cabinet at the event. In addition to the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the five video poker influencers, who were the first players to experience the game at the venue, live-streamed the event on their respective YouTube channels.