If you have walked through a land-based casino, you have almost certainly seen IGT’s games: Cleopatra, Wheel of Fortune, Da Vinci Diamonds and the Game King video poker machines that sit in bars and casino floors across North America. IGT brought many of those titles online, so Canadian players can find familiar casino-floor games in online lobbies too.
This page explains who IGT is now, after a major change of ownership in 2025, which of its games are worth knowing, and where to play them in Canada.
Quick answer: IGT is one of the world’s biggest slot machine makers. In July 2025, its gaming and digital business was combined with Everi under Apollo ownership and still operates as IGT, while its lottery arm became Brightstar Lottery. Online, it is known for land-based classics such as Cleopatra (about 95%), Wheel of Fortune Megaways (96.46%) and Game King video poker. In Canada, BetVictor lists IGT slots and TonyBet carries its video poker.
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About this list. These are our general picks for players outside Ontario and Alberta, ranked by our overall review score. IGT’s online games are carried selectively, so search the lobby for the title you want before you deposit. If you live in Ontario or Alberta, play at a provincially licensed site instead (see the section on provincial sites further down).
Who Is IGT?
International Game Technology, or IGT, built its name on land-based slot machines and video poker, and later added lottery systems and online games. In 2025 the company split in two:
| Business | What happened | Name now |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming and digital (slots, video poker, online games) | Acquired by Apollo and combined with Everi, completed July 1, 2025 | IGT, based in Las Vegas |
| Lottery | Separated from the gaming business | Brightstar Lottery |
For players, the games are the same. The online slots and video poker you see labelled IGT come from the gaming business. Our overview of casino software providers shows where IGT sits next to the online-first studios.
IGT Games Worth Knowing
| Game | Type | Published RTP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleopatra | Video slot | About 95.02% | The original Egyptian casino-floor hit |
| Wheel of Fortune Megaways | Megaways slot | 96.46% | The TV brand on Megaways reels |
| Da Vinci Diamonds | Video slot | Check the info screen | Tumbling reels with an art theme |
| Game King | Video poker | Depends on the pay table | The classic multi-game video poker machine |
| Triple Play Draw Poker | Video poker | Depends on the pay table | Three hands per deal from one starting hand |
IGT’s slots often return a little less than the 96% common at online-first studios, a legacy of their land-based design. Cleopatra, at about 95%, is a good example. Our list of high RTP slots shows where the better returns are, and our page on Vegas-style slots covers the casino-floor look IGT made famous.
IGT Video Poker
IGT is the name behind much of the world’s video poker, and its online versions keep the same pay table logic. That makes them a good fit for players who know the game: the return depends on the pay table, and a full-pay Jacks or Better table returns 99.54% with correct strategy. Our page on video poker pay tables and strategy shows how to read them in seconds.
Online selections are usually small. Our TonyBet review found about nine video poker titles, mostly IGT games such as Game King and Triple Play Draw Poker, with no dedicated category, so use the lobby search to find them. In multi-hand games such as Triple Play, remember that your stake is multiplied by the number of hands.
IGT and Megaways
IGT is one of the land-based companies that licensed Big Time Gaming’s Megaways mechanic, most visibly for Wheel of Fortune Megaways. It is a good example of a classic brand reworked for online players. Our page on how Megaways slots work explains the mechanic, and our profile of Big Time Gaming covers the studio that created it.
Land-Based Classics vs Online-First Slots
| IGT land-based classics online | Online-first studios | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Built for casino floors, then adapted | Built for phones and browsers from the start |
| Typical RTP | Often around 95% | Often around 96% |
| Features | Simpler: free spins, stacked symbols | Layered: tumbles, multipliers, buy features |
| Appeal | Familiar games from real casinos | New mechanics and bigger maximum wins |
The roughly one-point RTP gap is worth knowing. Over C$1,000 of bets, a 95% game costs about C$50 on average against about C$40 for a 96% game. If you love a particular IGT classic, that is a fair price for familiarity. If you simply want value, a higher-RTP game is the better pick.
Where to Play IGT Games in Canada
IGT’s online games are carried more selectively than the biggest online studios. In Ontario and Alberta, our BetVictor review lists IGT among its slot studios. Our list of licensed Ontario casinos and our page on Alberta’s regulated online casinos, where the market opened on July 13, 2026, cover the rest of the regulated market.
For video poker fans in the rest of Canada, TonyBet is the clearest example of an IGT selection. If you are looking for a specific IGT slot, search for it by name, because few lobbies have a dedicated IGT section.
IGT Games and Casino Bonuses
IGT slots usually count toward wagering like other slots, but video poker often counts at 0% to 20%, and many casinos exclude it altogether. If you mainly play IGT video poker, a cash session or an offer with no wagering requirements is usually a better fit than a match bonus. Our explainer on welcome bonus terms covers game weighting.
Is IGT Safe?
Yes. IGT is one of the most heavily regulated companies in gaming, supplying licensed casinos across North America and elsewhere, and its online games are independently certified. Check that the online casino itself is properly licensed. Our explainer on how casino games are tested covers the details.
How We Assess IGT Casinos
We check which IGT slots and video poker games a casino carries, whether pay tables and RTPs are visible, how bonus terms treat video poker, and how quickly wins are paid. Our full criteria are in our casino review process.
Familiar Games, Same Limits
Familiar casino-floor games can feel comfortable, which makes long sessions easy. Set a budget and a time limit before you play, and stop at either. Our page on gambling support in Canada lists helplines and self-exclusion programs.
Written by Ethan Walsh, OCCG casino reviewer. Company details are from reporting on the 2025 Apollo transaction; RTPs are published figures for the standard version of each game. Casino details come from our individual reviews. If something has changed, let us know.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is IGT?
International Game Technology, one of the world’s largest makers of slot machines and video poker. Its online games include Cleopatra, Wheel of Fortune Megaways and Game King video poker.
Who owns IGT now?
Since July 2025, IGT’s gaming and digital business has been owned by Apollo-managed funds and combined with Everi. It still operates as IGT. The lottery business is now Brightstar Lottery.
What is the RTP of Cleopatra?
About 95.02% for the standard version, a little below the typical online video slot.
Does IGT make video poker?
Yes. Game King and Triple Play Draw Poker are among its best-known titles. The return depends on the pay table.
Is IGT available in Ontario?
Yes. BetVictor, licensed in Ontario and Alberta, lists IGT among its slot studios.
Is IGT safe?
Yes. It is one of the most heavily regulated companies in gaming, and its online games are independently certified.
Where can I play IGT video poker online in Canada?
TonyBet carries a small IGT selection, including Game King and Triple Play Draw Poker. Use the lobby search, as there is no dedicated category.
Does IGT make Megaways slots?
Yes, under licence from Big Time Gaming. Wheel of Fortune Megaways, at 96.46%, is the best known.
