IGT has shaped video poker for more than 40 years with games like Double Double Bonus Poker™, Triple Double Bonus Poker™, and Ultimate X Poker™. In this episode of MaxBet Podcast, Hillary McAfee talks with Darnell Johnson and Shannon Bloom about how multi-hand play changed the game, why volatility and configuration matter to players, how bartenders influenced the design of the PeakBarTop™ cabinet, and what makes video poker different from slots. It's the inside story of why video poker remains one of the most iconic and enduring games on the casino floor. IGT is a proud partner of MaxBet Podcast

IGT has shaped video poker for more than 40 years with games like Double Double Bonus Poker™, Triple Double Bonus Poker™, and Ultimate X Poker™. In this episode of MaxBet Podcast, Hillary McAfee talks with Darnell Johnson and Shannon Bloom about how multi-hand play changed the game, why volatility and configuration matter to players, how bartenders influenced the design of the PeakBarTop™ cabinet, and what makes video poker different from slots. It's the inside story of why video poker remains one of the most iconic and enduring games on the casino floor. IGT is a proud partner of MaxBet Podcast

From Double Double Bonus Poker™ to Ultimate X Poker™: How IGT Built Video Poker Legends

Whether you're deep in the game or just gaming-curious, this podcast is for you. MaxBet is the #1 podcast in gaming and the longest running B2B show in the industry. 

Hosted by Hillary McAfee, the podcast brings you real conversations with the people shaping this business; executives, insiders, and the occasional legend. It's not formal, it's not scripted, and it's definitely not stuffy. Just sharp takes, bold ideas, and behind the scenes stories from the gaming world.

You'll hear from industry insiders, executives, and gaming legends, giving you a front-row seat (metaphorically, because we don't actually know you) to the bold moves, big ideas, and behind-the-scenes stories defining the industry.

It's a unique blend of business know-how, consumer perspective, and unfiltered commentary on what's really happening in the gaming world.

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Whether you're deep in the game or just gaming-curious, this podcast is for you. MaxBet is the #1 podcast in gaming and the longest running B2B show in the industry. Hosted by Hillary McAfee, the podcast brings you real conversations with the people shaping this business; executives, insiders, and the occasional legend. It's not formal, it's not scripted, and it's definitely not stuffy. Just sharp takes, bold ideas, and behind the scenes stories from the gaming world. You'll hear from industry insiders, executives, and gaming legends, giving you a front-row seat (metaphorically, because we don't actually know you) to the bold moves, big ideas, and behind-the-scenes stories defining the industry. It's a unique blend of business know-how, consumer perspective, and unfiltered commentary on what's really happening in the gaming world.

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