Slotmaker IGT reaches deal for interstate progressive system

Slot machine giant International Game Technology signed an agreement with the Multi-State Lottery Association that will give the Nevada-based company its interstatewide progressive lottery system.

Under the agreement, IGT will provide the technology and system to link games in Delaware, Rhode Island and West Virginia.

The new interstate link will be called MegaHits and have a starting jackpot reset amount of $100,000.

The system is set to be in place by July.