International Game Technology Files Preliminary Proxy Materials

International Game Technology IGT ("IGT" or "the Company"), a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology, today announced that it has filed preliminary proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the Company's 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. IGT's Board of Directors recommends shareholders vote FOR the Board's eight highly qualified and experienced directors, seven of whom are independent, on the WHITE proxy card—Paget L. Alves, Janice Chaffin, Greg Creed, Patti S. Hart, Robert J. Miller, David E. Roberson, Vincent L. Sadusky and Philip G. Satre.