IGT announced 700 layoffs in 2026, affecting 10% of its 7,000-person workforce. The company cited 10% cut. $6.3b merger with everi. new ceo cutting to 'reduce duplication.' apollo-backed pe restructuring. The cuts are part of a broader pattern of workforce reductions across the Gaming / Gambling sector in 2026, where companies are restructuring operations in response to changing market conditions, AI adoption, and margin pressure.