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Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond debuts on DoubleDown Casino.
Today (Thursday) marks the first time IGT's Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond slot game is available across all platforms including social and mobile devices.
"DoubleDown Casino brings the authentic Wheel of Fortune slot machine experience to the mobile and desktop environment, enabling fans of the most popular slot machine of all time to experience their favourite game anytime, anywhere," said Will Daugherty, senior vice president and general manager of DoubleDown Interactive.
"DoubleDown Casino players and Wheel of Fortune fans alike will love the classic three-reel configuration with Wild and Multiplier Symbols for two times the winning entertainment."
The launch is the first in a series of Wheel of Fortune titles to debut as part of the multi-year agreement with Sony Pictures Consumer Products. As part of the agreement, IGT will also develop additional Wheel of Fortune mobile and online games for DoubleDown Casino and for-wager online play worldwide through 2024.
In 1996, IGT launched the Wheel of Fortune slot machine and solidified the company's position in Wide Area Progressive technology. Known as the most successful slot title of all time, the theme has minted nearly 1,000 millionaires and delivered $3 billion in jackpots throughout its illustrious history. IGT has created more than 200 variations of the game that can be found on casino floors in more than 20 countries worldwide.