IGT'S Wheel of Fortune® Slots Deliver $1 Million Jackpot Birthday Win At New York-New York Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- One slot enthusiast had a birthday she will never forget after winning $1,043,041 on global gaming entertainment leader IGT's IGT Wheel of Fortune® slots at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. The winner, who wished to remain anonymous, was visiting Las Vegas with family to celebrate her birthday when she won the jackpot on her favorite slot theme.

No one pays jackpots like IGT. IGT launched Wheel of Fortune Slots in 1996 and solidified the Company's leadership in Wide Area Progressive technology. Known as the most successful slot title of all time, the fan-favorite theme has minted nearly 1,000 millionaires and delivered $3 billion in jackpots throughout its illustrious history. IGT has created more than 200 variations of the game that can be found on casino floors in more than 20 countries worldwide.

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About IGT
International Game Technology IGT is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for markets around the world. IGT's acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging social casino style entertainment to approximately 5 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or doubledowncasino.com.

Contacts:
Ortal Dahan 
IGT Public Relations              
1-702-669-7662                                             
Ortal.Dahan@IGT.com

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