International Gaming Technology (IGT) has announced its first-ever “Wide Area Progressive” (WAP) product for the US gambling market. It will offer its Mega Jackpot games only in New Jersey through four regulated online casinos. IGT’s WAP games have previously been seen across markets in the UK and have been a tremendous success.

IGT will offer two options – Mega Jackpots Cleopatra and Mega Jackpots Siberian Storm – and said that it would add more titles in the future. The jackpots start at $500,000 and increase as more wagers are placed.

According to Enrico Drago, IGT’s Senior VP for PlayDigital, “Launching the first cross-platform online WAP games in the US reinforces IGT’s commitment and leadership in delivering ‘industry-first’ innovation that elevates the player experience across multiple channels. IGT’s MegaJackpots games continue to entertain players in the UK and other mature digital gaming markets around the world, and we believe our customers in New Jersey will benefit from incorporating life-changing jackpots on proven themes such as Cleopatra and Siberian Storm into their digital content offerings.”

Gambling across the US has been gaining traction lately. A number of states are looking at getting into the game and are considering, or have passed bills, that will legalize the activity. Some states are only considering sports gambling changes, while others are looking at including casinos and online gaming in their portfolio.