He was talking about a video poker game that allows players to play video poker while placing sports bets, or vice versa. The IGT display spotlights four Whitney Houston slots side by side, but they will be available in a variety of configurations. In addition, a Prosperity Link multilevel progressive is also being launched on the Skyrise 55 cabinet. He said players are likely to notice that the play of the Whitney Houston game resembles that of the popular Prosperity Link. The game includes stacked wild symbols, cash on reels, lock-and-respin, and persistence features that are popular with players. Market research showed that the Whitney Houston fan demographic aligns closely with the core slot-player demographic, O’Shaughnessy said, calling the resulting game “the perfect blend of art and science.” The agreement with the Houston estate has another factor. “It creates a really festive environment.” In this case, you’ve got stars, you’ve got records that spill out onto the reels,” said Phil O’Shaughnessy, IGT vice president of global communications, events, and sustainability. “Whenever we do a license theme, we want to make sure that we choose a license with relevant elements for slot play.