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Napa Valley’s most famous wine event will make its East Coast debut this winter, providing unparalleled access to prestigious winemakers and celebrated chefs from January 17 – 19, 2025

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — South Florida’s iconic resort and private club, The Boca Raton, announces tickets are now live for its highly anticipated Artisans of Wine & Food weekend, taking place January 17-19, 2025. The first-of-its-kind event in partnership with the esteemed Napa Valley Vintners will bring together more than 75 winemakers, 20+ celebrated and Michelin-starred chefs, and immersive programming for a celebration of fine wine and food that promises to become a coveted annual tradition. Gourmands can purchase tickets for the event here.

The multi-day experience, presented by Capital One, will be orchestrated by some of the world’s most renowned culinary minds such as legendary Chef David Breeden, famed Chef and Restaurateur Mario Carbone, and a dinner curated by an all-female line-up of top chefs matched with female-owned wineries/winemakers.

The weekend culminates with a gala where attendees will indulge in a four-course dinner artistically directed by Fabio Trabocchi, Michelin-Starred Chef and Restaurateur of Washington DC’s Fiola and Boca Raton’s Fiolina Ristorante. As the evening unfolds, guests will have the opportunity to bid on fine wines, luxury experiences, and bespoke getaways, in an exclusive auction hosted by international auctioneer Jacqueline Towers-Perkins.

“For the first time, we’re bringing the heart of Napa Valley to the East Coast in an unprecedented showcase of wine and culinary talent,” said Daniel A. Hostettler, President & CEO of The Boca Raton. “It’s a privilege to host these celebrated vintners and chefs, and we’ve crafted an extraordinary event for Club members and hotel guests to toast to a truly worthy cause.”

The wine auction’s proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and Napa Valley.  This charitable initiative highlights The Boca Raton’s dedication to supporting local neighborhoods and investing in youth development through educational and enrichment programs.

SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

Friday, January 17

• Choose from a series of exclusive dinners hosted by celebrated vintners of Napa Valley:

• • The Great Cabernets of Napa Valley four-course dinner will showcase a modern interpretation of a chophouse menu with big bottle cabs, featuring Chefs Will Cox of The Boca Raton, Nathan Rich of Twin Farms, Chris Huerta of Old Edwards Inn, and Adam Young of Sift Bake Shop.
  • At Bella Notte, dine like family during an Italian feast by James Beard Award-winning Master Chef Mario Carbone of Michelin-starred restaurants Carbone and ZZ’s Clam Bar.
  • Dinner En Plein Air is curated by female vintners and Relais & Châteaux chefs, Jennifer Backman of The Inn at Castle Hill, Sarah Steffan of Blackberry Farm, and Lindsay Autry of Honeybelle – PGA National, with a dessert course by Pastry Chef Jessica Quiet of Ocean House.
  • The Premiere Napa Valley Dinner offers a barrel tasting of Napa Valley’s rarest micro-lot wines, an opportunity to select and wear Lugano Diamonds during the tasting, and indulge in a multi-course menu by Michelin-starred Chef Stéphane Andrieux of Château de la Treyne and Sebastien Feneyrol of The Boca Raton.
  • A Culinary Celebration of Caviar dinner with Executive Chef Edgar Panchernikov boasts dishes from the world’s only Michelin-starred caviar house Caviar Russe.
  • Icons of Napa Valley offers an intimate, al fresco dining experience showcasing exceptional Napa Valley wines with menus prepared by Chef David Breeden, former Chef de Cuisine at The French Laundry–a role he held for nearly 20 years.
  • Latin Flavors four-course dinner by Chef Adriano Venturini of Eden Roc Cap Cana, a Relais & Châteaux resort in the Dominican Republic.
  • An Argentine Asado BBQ served on The Boca Raton’s fairway, features food stations and dishes using traditional asado techniques and modern twists, live music, and single-site wines.
• An Artisans After Hours event presents chef-curated hors d’oeuvres, alongside premium wines and music by Vintner and DJ Jason Lede. Close out the day in style while mingling with winemakers and celebrated chefs.

Saturday, January 18

• Vintners Invitational Golf Tournament: Play side by side with vintners and chefs for prizes provided by Bugatchi and TaylorMade, complete with continental breakfast at The Boca Raton Golf Club.
• Winemaker Series: Seven different intimate educational tastings led by Napa Valley’s renowned winemakers and vintners. Take part in discussions that spotlight the unique terroir and signature wines of the region, featuring BOND Wine, Groth Vineyards & Winery, Oakville, among several others. Topics include Mountain vs. Valley Floor, a Riedel performance tasting, wine & caviar pairings, and more.
• The Discover Napa Valley Tasting Pavilion featuring more than 125 world-class wines and over 20 restaurants: Guests can drift through the tented Grand Lawn and relish in great sips and decadent tastings along the way.
• Modern Meritage on the Spanish Terrace: 12 celebrated chefs prepare their personal favorite burger recipes paired with craft beer in an al fresco setting.
• Yacht Tour of Lake Boca: Enjoy a one-hour charter on open water accompanied by a vintner for relaxed and intimate conversations while indulging in world-class wines.
• Sip & Shop with Worth Avenue: Sip on sparkling wine and rosé while browsing through the collection of six high-end boutiques from Palm Beach’s famed Worth Avenue. Boutiques include Brioni, Carolina Herrera, Anne Fontaine, among others.
• Artisans of Wine & Food Charity Auction and Gala featuring a four-course dinner directed by Fabio Trabocchi, Michelin-Starred Chef and Restaurateur of Washington DC’s Fiola and Boca Raton’s Fiolina Ristorante: Bid on artisan-crafted bottles, luxurious delights, and bespoke getaways. Auction led by globally-recognized auctioneer Jacqueline Towers-Perkins, with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County and Napa Valley.

Sunday, January 19

• To the South with Love is a Southern brunch experience hosted by International BBQ Entertainer Jack Arnold and a curated selection of Palm Beach restaurants. Delight in a final send-off, complete with live jazz music, and a sparkling wine bar.

Stay up to date on news and developments at ArtisansofWineandFood.com. Follow along on social media @artisansofwineandfood.

The Boca Raton
The Boca Raton originally opened in 1926 as The Ritz-Carlton Cloister Inn. In the 2020s, it celebrates its most remarkable evolution and its 100th anniversary. The property provides year-round escape, exclusively for members of The Boca Raton Club and resort guests. Five hotels amid 200 waterfront acres include Cloister, Yacht Club, Beach Club, Tower, and Bungalows. The unveiling of Beach Club in December 2024 marks a major milestone in The Boca Raton’s storied history, serving as Phase II of the resort’s transformation. The Boca Raton’s culinary offerings showcase a world of flavor, with signature restaurants in partnership with Major Food Group. Resort amenities include a private beach, the Forbes Five-Star Spa Palmera, an 18-hole golf course, a full-service marina, Racquet Club with 14 tennis courts and 12 pickleball courts, retail shops, seven swimming pools, and various water activities at Harborside Pool Club, state-of-the-art fitness clubs and wellness collaborations. For reservations, call (561) 447-3000 or visit TheBocaRaton.com.

Capital One
At Capital One, we’re on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses, and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Dining and Capital One Entertainment, we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they’re passionate about, including dining, music, sports and the arts. Learn more at capitalone.com/dining and capitalone.com/entertainment.

About the Napa Valley Vintners 
The Napa Valley Vintners nonprofit trade association has been cultivating excellence since 1944 by inspiring its nearly 550 members to consistently produce wines of the highest quality, provide environmental leadership and care for the extraordinary place they call home. NVV has invested more than $230 million in community healthcare, youth development and the environment in Napa County, and is dedicated to improving diversity and championing inclusivity in its community and in the wine industry. Learn more at napavintners.com. 

SOURCE The Boca Raton

New Distributor Partnerships Allow Brand to Reach Millions of New Customers in Metro NY, Colorado, Florida, and Kansas

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Once Upon A Coconut, the premium coconut water brand known for its delicious and hydrating natural beverages, is excited to announce a significant growth in its number of Direct Store Delivery (DSD) partners.

Once Upon A Coconut’s expanded Direct Story Delivery (DSD) footprint has been aided by agreements with the below partners, all leading DSD providers in their respective regions:

• Northeast U.S.: High Grade Budweiser/Briars, Canada Dry of Asbury Park, NJ, Metro Beverage of Philadelphia, and Sheehan Companies in NY state
• Colorado: Legacy Beverage
• Kansas: Standard Beverage
• Florida: AB Distributors City Beverage, Wayne Densch and Carroll Distributing

With this expansion, Once Upon A Coconut is able to complete its statewide footprint of New York and Jersey, adding to the brand’s existing DSD footprint in Metro New York, where they are currently available at ShopRite, Fairway, Target, King Kullen, and Stew Leonard’s. 

The DSD growth also allows the brand to service chains like Wegmans, Stop & Shop and ShopRite, as well as giving them the ability to access another approximately 63 million consumers in the states of NY, NJ, PA, CO, FL, KS and the Philadelphia metro area. Next up for Once Upon A Coconut, is building out DSD partners in concentric circles around their existing DSD footprint in the north east.

“We are thrilled to partner with Once Upon A Coconut to bring healthy hydration to the retailers in our New Jersey territory. The liquid in the can is incredible and by far is the best tasting coconut water on the market. This fills the void for a coconut water brand in our portfolio and Once Upon a Coconut will bring excitement to the sales force and chain authorizations for our retail grocery partners in NJ”, said Guy Battaglia, EVP of High Grade Beverage / Briars.

“We are mission aligned with Once Upon A Coconut to assist those in and around our collective communities. The product has gained immediate traction in the NJ/ PA markets and frankly tastes amazing. The team is super impressed by the packaging and liquid and is something we can get behind” said Andy Cimochowski, President of Metro Beverage of Philadelphia.

About Once Upon A Coconut

Once Upon a Coconut is a leading brand of premium coconut water dedicated to providing refreshing, natural hydration while making a positive impact on communities and supporting meaningful causes. Launched in 2020, the brand sources the finest young green coconuts from Vietnam and packages them in eco-friendly slim aluminum cans. Once Upon a Coconut is available in six delicious flavors at over 6,000 retail stores nationwide, as well as on Amazon and its website.

As a mission-driven business, Once Upon a Coconut donates 10% of profits from each case sold to nonprofits, including the Down Syndrome Foundation of Florida, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and many more. Additionally, in partnership with Greenspark, the brand plants a tree for every case sold, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability. The brand is also backed by notable investors, including Shark Tank’s Daymond John, NFL stars Rob Gronkowski and Ronnie Stanley, professional wrestler Mojo Rawley, musician Zoltan Bathory, as well as Health & Wellness Board members Gary Brecka and Ben Greenfield.

For more information, visit www.onceuponacoconut.com and follow @onceuponacoconut on social media.

Media Contact:

Destiny John

(919) 605-2116

[email protected] 

SOURCE Once Upon A Coconut

New options from women-owned brands Just Enough Wines and Maker Wine start October 1 and include new rosé and exclusive-to-United brut bubbles, complementing traditional red and white choices

Airline served more than 20 million glasses of wine system-wide so far in 2024 – 1.5 times the number of servings for beer or spirits

CHICAGO, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — United today unveiled its new domestic economy cabin wine list that expands the choices for customers, including a new rosé option and a brut bubbles wine available exclusively onboard United flights. Starting October 1, passengers can enjoy high-quality canned wines from women-owned brands Just Enough Wines and Maker Wine.

According to United, the airline has served more than 20 million glasses of wine system-wide so far this year – that’s 1.5 times the number of servings for beer or spirits – and more than 3.2 million glasses of wine in domestic economy alone.

“Our new economy wine list is giving travelers more variety and better quality,” said Aaron McMillan, United’s Managing Director of Hospitality Programs. “After the overwhelmingly positive response to the addition of rosé in United Polaris® business class, and ongoing fanfare for sparkling options, we’re thrilled to now offer rosé and a higher quality brut bubbles option for our economy passengers, delivering a more premium experience onboard.”

Now, United’s domestic economy passengers will be able to choose from four different wine varietals onboard, each available in a 250 milliliter can – comparable to about a glass and a half of wine – and served with a cup for sipping. Available to purchase on every mainline flight for $12, the wines include:

• Just Enough Wines Rosé – A dry, crisp rosé from the California Central Coast features a refreshing flavor profile with notes of watermelon and guava and is balanced by a refreshing minerality.
• Maker Brut Bubbles – An aromatic sparkling white from the California Central Coast with bright citrus, white flowers and stone fruit notes and a crisp minerality. This 2023 vintage is crafted by Nicole Walsh, an award-winning producer in Santa Cruz who has been featured in Wine Enthusiast, Forbes and The San Francisco Chronicle.
• Just Enough Wines Cabernet Sauvignon – A full-bodied cabernet sauvignon from the California Central Coast features a vibrant and rich flavor profile of bright cherries, vanilla and sandalwood.
• Just Enough Wines Chardonnay – A medium-bodied chardonnay from the California Central Coast features a bright flavor profile with notes of melon, honeysuckle and toasted brioche.

A More Conscious Wine List

United makes the switch from mini plastic wine bottles to canned wines as consumer demand for canned wine grows. This transition to aluminum canned wine will reduce the use of single-use plastic bottles by an estimated 4.7 million bottles per year. Aluminum is nearly infinitely recyclable and supports United’s commitment to sustainability at all altitudes, including recycling onboard its aircraft.

As part of this update, United also adds two women-owned brands to its list of small, independent brands onboard. 

Just Enough Wines is a leading female-owned premium canned wine company featuring vintage and appellation specific, award-winning wines derived from vineyards certified by Sustainability in Practice and the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance; ensuring each can provides a pleasure-forward, perfectly portioned wine experience. All their great tasting wines have received prestigious accolades, including 90+ points from Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling, and have been featured on “The Today Show” and in Wine Spectator and Oprah Daily.

Maker Wine is a female-founded, premium canned wine company that partners with women and underrepresented winemakers to put their award-winning wines into cans designed to be recyclable. Each can shares the signature and story of the producer who crafted it. Maker is known as the highest rated canned wine in the industry today, with 15+ wines rated 90 points or higher and 43 Gold medals from major competitions like the San Francisco Chronicle Int’l Wine Competition, Sunset Int’l Wine Competition, Sommelier’s Challenge and more.

United’s Food & Beverage Refresh

The economy wine refresh is part of United’s holistic wine program overhaul – its largest to date – and ongoing investment in elevating its food and beverage offerings. Since late 2023, the airline onboarded restaurant-quality, premium brands like Shafer Vineyards, Gary Farrell, Chartron et Trebuchet and Pascal Jolivet. In addition, the airline added more than 60 new dishes to its rotating inflight menus and expanded its premium brand offerings to include illy Cold Brew, Twinning’s Tea, Tillamook ice cream and more.

For more information, visit www.united.com and download media assets here.

About United

At United, Good Leads The Way. With U.S. mainland hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C., United operates the most comprehensive global route network among North American carriers and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles. For more about how to join the United team, please visit www.united.com/careers and more information about the company is at www.united.com. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., the parent company of United Airlines, Inc., is traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “UAL”. 

About Just Enough

Just Enough wines, founded in 2020 by Jessica Hershfield and Kaitlyn Lo, is a leading female owned premium canned wine company featuring vintage and appellation specific, award-winning, and sustainable wines; ensuring each can provides a pleasure-forward, perfectly portioned wine experience.

About Maker

Maker is premium wine with a personal story. Maker partners with women and underrepresented winemakers to put their award-winning, dry wines into eco-friendly cans. Each can shares the signature and story of the producer who crafted it. Maker was founded by Stanford GSB grads Sarah Hoffman, Kendra Kawala, and Zoe Victor, and backed by best-in-class investors including Pear VC, Marcy VP, Freedom Trail Capital, The Chainsmokers and Odell Beckham Jr.

SOURCE United Airlines

PHU QUOC, Vietnam, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recently named one of the Top 5 Best Luxury Romantic Beach Resorts in Vietnam 2024 by Luxury Lifestyle Award, Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island is more than just a tropical escape – it’s a romantic sanctuary. Known for its intimate atmosphere, serene natural surroundings and dedication to personal touches, this boutique resort is the ultimate destination for honeymoons, anniversary celebrations, proposals and love-filled getaways. With every sunset casting a golden glow over the coastline, Salinda transforms into the perfect setting for romance.

Small Scale, Big Heart

Salinda Resort prides itself on its small-size and exclusive atmosphere, ensuring soulful service and an intimate experience. The resort’s lush tropical gardens and beachfront location offer a serene escape, where couples can unwind and reconnect in nature’s embrace in one of their 121 deluxe rooms, villas or suites, each featuring a unique mural created by Vietnamese craftsmen. Upon arrival, couples are looked after by the resort’s meticulous Guest Experience team, ensuring every detail of their romantic holiday is tended to with utmost care.

Celebrating Life’s Milestones 

For those marking life’s most special moments, Salinda offers tailored experiences designed to enhance every celebration. Their honeymoon and anniversary packages feature romantic amenities such as picnics in nature, sunset sips by the beach and amorous room setups upon arrival. And for couples ready to take the next step, the resort’s beachfront proposal setups are nothing short of breathtaking – imagine a candle-lit path leading to a secluded spot on the sand, with the sound of waves gently setting the stage for a perfect ‘Yes’.

Wellness for Two

Qi’sense Spa is a sanctuary designed for restoration of Qi vital energy. Couples’ healing journey starts with herbal welcome drinks and color-coded sarong wear based on each individual’s elemental nature. Side-by-side massages and wellness treatments rooted in traditional Asian healing techniques paired with expert therapists are perfect for winding down after a day of island exploration or beachside lounging. 

Date Nights, Redefined

Beyond relaxation, couples can join a cooking class set in a traditional wooden house surrounded by mango trees, where they can learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine by preparing authentic dishes with fresh herbs from organic gardens under the guidance of expert chefs.

Salinda offers several award-winning dining venues perfect for date nights. From exploring regional Vietnamese cuisine and fresh island seafood at Cyan Bar & Sunset Dining and indulging in delicate flavors of Italian fare at il Muro Italiano to spicing up the evening at Pakka Indian, each dining experience is a culinary journey. To elevate evening romance, guests can hop on a musical journey at Highnote Bar & Cigar Lounge while sipping cocktails from different music eras and singing songs alongside the resident band. 

For a truly intimate setting, couples can opt for a private beachfront or garden dinner, featuring a 3-course gourmet meal for two with a bottle of bubbly beneath the stars as the sound of nature serenades them.

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PHU QUOC, Vietnam, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recently named one of the Top 5 Best Luxury Romantic Beach Resorts in Vietnam 2024 by Luxury Lifestyle Award, Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island is more than just a tropical escape – it’s a romantic sanctuary. Known for its intimate atmosphere, serene natural surroundings and dedication to personal touches, this boutique resort is the ultimate destination for honeymoons, anniversary celebrations, proposals and love-filled getaways. With every sunset casting a golden glow over the coastline, Salinda transforms into the perfect setting for romance.

Small Scale, Big Heart

Salinda Resort prides itself on its small-size and exclusive atmosphere, ensuring soulful service and an intimate experience. The resort’s lush tropical gardens and beachfront location offer a serene escape, where couples can unwind and reconnect in nature’s embrace in one of their 121 deluxe rooms, villas or suites, each featuring a unique mural created by Vietnamese craftsmen. Upon arrival, couples are looked after by the resort’s meticulous Guest Experience team, ensuring every detail of their romantic holiday is tended to with utmost care.

Celebrating Life’s Milestones 

For those marking life’s most special moments, Salinda offers tailored experiences designed to enhance every celebration. Their honeymoon and anniversary packages feature romantic amenities such as picnics in nature, sunset sips by the beach and amorous room setups upon arrival. And for couples ready to take the next step, the resort’s beachfront proposal setups are nothing short of breathtaking – imagine a candle-lit path leading to a secluded spot on the sand, with the sound of waves gently setting the stage for a perfect ‘Yes’.

Wellness for Two

Qi’sense Spa is a sanctuary designed for restoration of Qi vital energy. Couples’ healing journey starts with herbal welcome drinks and color-coded sarong wear based on each individual’s elemental nature. Side-by-side massages and wellness treatments rooted in traditional Asian healing techniques paired with expert therapists are perfect for winding down after a day of island exploration or beachside lounging. 

Date Nights, Redefined

Beyond relaxation, couples can join a cooking class set in a traditional wooden house surrounded by mango trees, where they can learn the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine by preparing authentic dishes with fresh herbs from organic gardens under the guidance of expert chefs.

Salinda offers several award-winning dining venues perfect for date nights. From exploring regional Vietnamese cuisine and fresh island seafood at Cyan Bar & Sunset Dining and indulging in delicate flavors of Italian fare at il Muro Italiano to spicing up the evening at Pakka Indian, each dining experience is a culinary journey. To elevate evening romance, guests can hop on a musical journey at Highnote Bar & Cigar Lounge while sipping cocktails from different music eras and singing songs alongside the resident band. 

For a truly intimate setting, couples can opt for a private beachfront or garden dinner, featuring a 3-course gourmet meal for two with a bottle of bubbly beneath the stars as the sound of nature serenades them.

SOURCE Salinda Resort Phu Quoc Island

BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from People’s Daily Media Innovation:

From September 20 to 22, the 7th Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo was held in Dunhuang, in Northwest China’s Gansu Province, with the theme of “Implementing the Global Civilization Initiative, Deepening Exchanges and Mutual Learning among Civilizations”.

More than 800 representatives from 50 countries, regions and international organizations attended the Expo. Participants said that exchange and mutual learning between civilizations help boost mutual trust and inclusiveness among people of all countries, and promote world peace and development.

Dunhuang, a city rich in ancient history along the Silk Road, serves as a major hub and junction for Central Asian and South Asian nations. Its cultural heritage and traditional significance attract tourists from around the world, making it an ideal venue for such a significant gathering.

The Expo highlighted the important role that cultural exchanges play in promoting cooperation and mutual understanding among countries, and attracted cultural communicators from all over the world to gather here.

British vlogger Stuart Wiggin was one of the visitors. He recently posted a video on his YouTube channel “The China Traveller”, showing his in-depth tour summary in Dunhuang. Through his eyes, the audience can witness the Mogao Grottoes, a must-see UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as a host of other cultural heritage sites along the ancient Silk Road, and natural wonders in the vast desert.

According to Wiggin, in an effort to improve the quality of tourism and the overall visitor experience, the local government has utilized digital technology to help tourists deepen their understanding of Dunhuang culture whilst also protecting and preserving cultural relics. At the same time, tourists now have a host of fresh and unique travel options, such as participating in desert concerts, open-air international sculpture art exhibitions and other cultural and artistic activities.

This video summary of Dunhuang may very well become a go-to travel guide for the area, especially amongst young people. Wiggin has been creating Chinese cultural and tourism videos for more than a decade. His YouTube channel “The China Traveller” has nearly 150,000 followers, and his fans on Chinese online platforms exceed 3 million. His channel is dedicated to providing in-depth interpretations of Chinese cultural tourism for global tourists, covering everything from cities to villages, from digital technology to cultural heritage. His fans’ comments show that many Chinese fans do not have as rich travel experience in their own country as he does.

SOURCE People’s Daily Media Innovation

“IGT’s G2E 2024 portfolio emphasizes our expansion on exciting game themes and leading-edge solutions that have propelled IGT Global Gaming’s growth in key categories such as premium MLP, WAP, video poker, VLT and systems,” said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming. “From extending the Wheel of Fortune brand to additional product categories, to new Tiger and Dragon, Prosperity Link and Whitney Houston Slots themes, and our radically modernized IGT ADVANTAGE X solution, our G2E portfolio caters to our customers’ opportunities of today and the future.”

Some of the key highlights within IGT’s G2E booth will include:

Elevating Tiger and Dragon Success to New Heights
IGT’s Tiger and Dragon Multi-Level Progressive (“MLP”) slot game was a newcomer slot hit of the summer after landing three consecutive #1 finishes on Eilers-Krejcik’s NEW Games Premium Leased and Wide-Area Progressive (“WAP”) report. IGT is building on the success of the theme with the introduction of three new games: Tiger and Dragon Super Gong and Tiger and Dragon Super Bonus on the PeakCurve™49 cabinet, and Tiger and Dragon Super Arrow on the towering SkyRise cabinet. All three games include the engaging Tiger, Dragon, and Tiger and Dragon bonuses, and add “super” features by way of multipliers and “super arrows.”

Delivering Jackpots that Make You Want to Dance
IGT will shine a bright spotlight on Whitney Houston I Wanna Dance with Somebody Slots. Housed on the stunning Peak65 cabinet, this game leverages strong game mechanics and brings them to life via a spectacular brand. This is IGT’s second Whitney Houston-themed slot game following Whitney Houston Slots, which debuted in the #1 position on the Eilers-Krejcik’s NEW WAP games category. The game features a range of iconic Whitney Houston images, concert footage, and music, including smash hits such as “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go” along with six compelling progressive jackpot levels.

Introducing the New Frontier of Casino Management System (“CMS”) design with IGT ADVANTAGE X
G2E will be the debut of IGT ADVANTAGE X, the latest iteration of the Company’s award-winning CMS technology. The new solution is designed for on-premises and cloud-based deployments and includes modern advancements in systems architecture. Key features of IGT ADVANTAGE X include its service-bus architecture, more accessible and actionable event data via IGT ADVANTAGE Data Link, centralized single sign-on, and multiple functions that will help operators deliver real-time, personalized offers that enhance the player experience. The IGT systems team will also showcase advancements to its Resort Wallet and IGTPay cashless solution by way of new advancements in account security, registration and on-machine slot marker technology.

Advancing High-Limit Play with New Mechanical Reel and Core Video Slot Content
At G2E, IGT will bring back its dedicated zone for high-limit slots, a segment of the market where IGT retains strong leadership. The area will feature mechanical reel games such as Cash Up Jackpots and Red White & Blue 2x3x5x Superstar Respin, and next-generation versions of player-favorite core video titles such as the Wolf Run™ Wild Moon, Twin Win™ Diamond, Twin Win Pearl, and Black Widow™ Grand games.

Extending Wheel of Fortune to Additional Product Categories and Hardware solutions
As previously announced, IGT will have G2E attendees cheering WHEEL-OF-FORTUNE! as the Company makes the legendary slot theme a centerpiece of its trade show exhibition. For the first time, IGT will extend the player-favorite brand to the video poker, ETGs and VLT product categories. These games pair the famous Wheel of Fortune brand with exciting gaming experiences like never before to complement IGT’s diverse Wheel of Fortune slots games portfolio. G2E will also be the trade show debut for 11 new Wheel of Fortune slots games, including the attention-grabbing Wheel of Fortune Cash Link™ Big Money™ game on the new Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet and Wheel of Fortune Cash Link Reels™ Double Diamond^® on the DiamondRS™ Wheel cabinet.

As an end-to-end solutions provider, IGT will also feature new VLT solutions, including the all-new Sierra 27 VLT, Class II games, new historical horse racing content, as well as a range of market-attuned products for international markets.

For more information, visit IGT.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X, or watch IGT videos on YouTube. For IGT G2E updates visit IGT.com/G2E and follow #IGTxG2E24.

About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

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Contact:
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