IGT secures Macau approval for three new slot titles
Approvals on 30 October clear two RISE55 variants and technical and jackpot compliance
Key Takeaways
- The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau approved three IGT Asia – Macau Ltd titles on 30 October 2026.
- “Treasure Blast Balloon”, “San Xing Gao Zhao – Fu Qi Chong Tian” and “Magic Rockets Tiger” meet Macau’s technical standard for electronic gaming machines.
- Versions of “San Xing Gao Zhao – Fu Qi Chong Tian” and “Magic Rockets Tiger” also meet Macau’s jackpot system standard.
- “Treasure Blast Balloon” and “Magic Rockets Tiger” are designed for the RISE55 cabinet.
- IGT previously received approvals on 24 September and an earlier version of “Fu Qi Chong Tian” was approved on 30 January 2026.
IGT Asia – Macau Ltd obtained approval from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau for three slot titles on 30 October 2026. The authorised machines are “Treasure Blast Balloon”, “San Xing Gao Zhao – Fu Qi Chong Tian” and “Magic Rockets Tiger”, and the approved versions meet the city’s technical standards for electronic gaming machines.
Details of the approvals
The approval dated 30 October permits market entry of the listed versions in Macau. The versions of “San Xing Gao Zhao – Fu Qi Chong Tian” and “Magic Rockets Tiger” also comply with the city’s jackpot system standard, according to the regulator’s notice. There is no public announcement on installation dates or the number of units that might be deployed.
Cabinets and game design
Two of the titles, “Magic Rockets Tiger” and “Treasure Blast Balloon”, are designed for the RISE55 cabinet. “Magic Rockets Tiger” is one of two themes IGT presents within the “Magic Rockets” series for RISE55; the other version is “Dragon”. The series combines the three-jackpot feature of the “Magic Treasures” family with elements from the “Rising Rockets” series.
“Treasure Blast Balloon” is a vertical-screen slot inspired by Spielo’s “Zuma Slots” and, according to IGT, incorporates a jackpot system with persistence mechanics. The regulator had already approved a version of the companion title, “Treasure Blast Fleet”, on 24 September 2026.
Context of recent releases
The October approvals follow a late-September batch in which IGT secured permissions for “Magic Treasures Gold Empress”, “Firework Link Enchanted Moon”, two additional themes of “San Xing Gao Zhao” and the aforementioned “Treasure Blast Fleet”.
IGT introduced the San Xing Gao Zhao Link family at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia in Macau in May, presenting it as a three-jackpot game aimed at Asian markets and shown in the PeakCurve49 cabinet. In an interview with GGRAsia in May, IGT chief executive Hector Fernandez said Asia is a key opportunity and that the company is being more selective in developing titles for the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which titles did Macau approve for IGT on 30 October 2026?
Macau approved “Treasure Blast Balloon”, “San Xing Gao Zhao – Fu Qi Chong Tian” and “Magic Rockets Tiger” on 30 October 2026, according to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau notice.
What standards do the regulator-approved versions meet?
All three versions meet Macau’s technical standard for electronic gaming machines; the versions of “San Xing Gao Zhao – Fu Qi Chong Tian” and “Magic Rockets Tiger” additionally meet the city’s jackpot system standard.
Which cabinets are the approved titles designed for?
“Magic Rockets Tiger” and “Treasure Blast Balloon” are designed for the RISE55 cabinet; the San Xing Gao Zhao family was exhibited on the PeakCurve49 cabinet at G2E Asia.
Were there related approvals before October?
Yes; the regulator approved a version of “Treasure Blast Fleet” on 24 September 2026 and an earlier version of “Fu Qi Chong Tian” was listed as approved on 30 January 2026.
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