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SANTA ROSA, Calif. - (Gambling911.com) - The Wheel of Fortune slot remains one of the most popular casino games on the planet.
Thursday night, our friends at the fabulous Graton Resort & Casino outside of Santa Rosa, California hosted the global debut of Wheel of Fortune Magic Coins along with the game's developer, IGT.
The new game is described as a much more feature-heavy video slot than the original Wheel of Fortune machine. IGT is preparing to showcase it at G2E 2026 on the RISE55 cabinet.
Grand Debut of Wheel of Fortune Magic Coins
“Graton Resort & Casino is proud to be the first casino in the world to offer IGT’s Wheel of Fortune Magic Coins to players,” said David Green, Chief Operating Officer of Graton Resort & Casino. “Our guests expect exceptional gaming experiences, and this global premiere reflects our ongoing commitment to bringing them distinctive, first-to-market entertainment. By pairing one of the industry’s most recognized slot themes with engaging features and jackpot excitement, Wheel of Fortune Magic Coins delivers another compelling reason for guests to choose Graton.”
Graton Resort & Casino celebrated the game’s global premiere with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and a special player event where invited Graton Rewards members enjoyed Wheel of Fortune Slots giveaways and had the opportunity to place four complimentary max-bet spins on Wheel of Fortune Magic Coins.
“IGT is excited to team up with Graton Resort & Casino for the global premiere of Wheel of Fortune Magic Coins on the RISE55 cabinet, the newest addition to our Wheel of Fortune game family,” said Dan Farnon, IGT SVP Sales, US. “For 30 years, Wheel of Fortune Slots has defined jackpot entertainment, awarding more than $3.6 billion in jackpots. Wheel of Fortune Magic Coins advances that legacy with significant multiplier potential, dynamic bonus features and the familiar excitement that has made Wheel of Fortune Slots one of the industry’s most enduring slot brands.”
Key Features of the Wheel of Fortune Magic Coins Machine
- Lock & Respin: coin awards lock in place while additional spins can add prizes. More importantly, multipliers can land on the locked prizes and multiply their values—including jackpot awards.
- Wheel bonus: the familiar Wheel of Fortune wheel remains, but this version can award credits or any of five jackpots, including a Grand starting above $10,000.
- Secondary wheel: there's another wheel that can trigger either free games or the hold-and-spin/Lock & Respin feature.
- Free-spin bonus: the accumulated Money Ball Chest values and multipliers can become important during the bonus round.
About the Graton Resort & Casino
Nestled in the heart of Northern California’s Sonoma County wine country, Graton Resort & Casino offers an unparalleled blend of luxury and excitement. Owned and operated by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, the casino provides an exceptional gaming experience with over 4,500 slot machines, more than 140 table games, and two dedicated poker rooms. Guests can indulge in world-class dining, enjoy live entertainment, and relax in luxurious hotel and spa accommodations. Graton Resort & Casino recently completed the next phase of a major expansion adding a smoke-free district housing several new dining and entertainment venues.
- Steve Cooper, Gambling911.com
