IGT and Paradise Entertainment Sign Electronic Table Games Patent and Technology Assignment Agreement

LONDON, April 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") IGT and Paradise Entertainment Limited ("Paradise") (SEHK: 1180), through their respective subsidiaries have signed an agreement, whereby Paradise will transfer all of its electronic table game technology, patents and other intellectual property ("Table Game IP") to IGT, with certain exceptions for Table Game IP used exclusively in Macau. IGT will pay Paradise an upfront fee plus an ongoing earn-out based on placement of products utilizing the Table Game IP over a 15 year term.  Closing of the agreement is subject to Paradise obtaining requisite shareholders' consents and approvals.

The agreement provides IGT with exclusive rights to Paradise's Table Game IP for the development, manufacturing, and distribution of Live and Random Number Generator ("RNG") electronic table games worldwide, except in Macau where Paradise subsidiary LT Game will remain the exclusive provider of its market leading electronic table game products. 

"Through our agreement with Paradise, IGT is now uniquely positioned to capitalize on live and fully electronic table game opportunities in gaming jurisdictions around the world," said Victor Duarte, IGT Global Chief Product Officer, Gaming. "This pivotal expansion of our product portfolio empowers IGT to innovate in a new and growing segment while offering our customers an even broader range of best-in-class gaming solutions."

"This IP assignment agreement is a natural and important step in Paradise's productive relationship with IGT," said Jay Chun, Chairman and Managing Director of Paradise Entertainment Limited. "IGT's global reach and strong relationships with operators around the world make IGT the ideal company to maximize the business potential of Paradise's Live and Random Number Generator patents and technology in the international market."

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About IGT

IGT IGT is the global leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

About Paradise Entertainment

Paradise Entertainment Ltd (SEHK: 1180) is a total gaming solutions company. We provide casino management services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, LT Macau, as well as the development, supply, and leasing of gaming machinery and equipment through our subsidiary, LT Game. We are currently the sole service provider to 3 stand-alone casinos in Macau and our avant-garde, patented gaming product includes the Live Multi Game System and the Paradise Jackpot System, which have received widespread acceptance in the gaming industry. Paradise has an installed base of close to 4,000 machines in Macau. Our development pipeline boasts revolutionary products, such as the E-Baccarat Table, the Intelligent Cash Access Redemption Solution, the E-Dropbox and the Robotic Dealer, amongst others. For more information, please visit www.hk1180.com

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Contact:
Michelle Schenk, IGT, + 1 (702) 669-8177

Bryan Wu, Paradise, +852-2916-0817
Peggy Ma, Paradise, +852-2916-0809

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