IGT's Wheel of Fortune® Awards $1 Million Jackpot at Harrah's Las Vegas

LONDON, July 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) created a golden moment in the Silver State for one slot enthusiast who won $1,026,896 while playing IGT's Wheel of Fortune Triple Diamond® slot at Harrah's Las Vegas, on Saturday, June 27, 2015. The new millionaire wished to remain anonymous.

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 over $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.

Harrah's Las Vegas is a Caesars Entertainment resort. Caesars Entertainment enjoys an exceptional reputation for awarding jackpots through the Company's Millionaire Maker powered by Total Rewards program. To date, Caesars Entertainment has created more than 774 millionaires.

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About IGTIGT (NYSE: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 more than 13,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.merger.igt.com.

About Harrah's Las VegasHarrah's Las Vegas is budget-friendly and offers something for every guest with more than 2,500 hotel rooms and suites, 87,000 square-feet of casino space, a state-of-the-art Sports Pit offering both live gaming and sports betting, and more than 25,000 square-feet of meeting and convention space. Seven restaurants encompass everything from Toby Keith's 'I Love This Bar & Grill,' which offers an all-American menu and live music nightly, to the chef-driven Fulton Street Food Hall, to the upscale setting of Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, a romantic venue with breathtaking views of the Strip. Harrah's outdoor bar, Carnaval Court, brings high energy to the Las Vegas Strip with live music and some of the world's top flair bartenders who juggle and pour to perfection. A wide variety of entertainment options include the Tony® Award-winning musical MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, the comedy-magic of Mac King and stand-up performances at The Improv. For more information, please visit www.harrahslasvegas.com. Find Harrah's Las Vegas on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

Contact:Ortal Dahan, Corporate Communications, +1 (702) 669-7662

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