IGT's PeakBarTop with Sports Betting wins 'Land-Based product of the year' at 2022 Global Gaming Awards

International Game Technology (IGT) announced Tuesday that its PeakBarTop with Sports Betting has 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) and honors the gaming industry's outstanding performers from the previous 12 months.

Renato Ascoli, IGT's CEO of Global Gaming, said: "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."

"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," he added.

Renato Ascoli

For his part, Darnell Johnson, IGT's Senior Director of Product Management, Video Poker, commented: "IGT's PeakBarTop with Sports Betting is a truly dynamic solution that is unlike anything ever seen in the gaming industry."

"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," the executive stated.IGT's PeakBarTop with Sports Betting offers the company's video poker titles such as Game King and Super Star Poker, along with Keno, slots, roulette, and sports betting on a single device. 

The 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," the company describes the product.