Security Although it’s rare, fraudulent casino customers may try to tamper with IGT slot machines. They do it to get free cash unfairly. Specialists know how to identify and prevent such cases.

Revenue from sales of new slot and video poker machines in North America fell 11 percent to $186.1 million as the number of units shipped dropped 29 percent to 8,300.

To help pave the way for the deal, IGT joined forces with former rival Bally's in an arrangement that allows Bally's to control 23% of the slot machines at its Rhode Island casinos.