IGT Introduces Wheel of Fortune® Slots to Online Real Money Gaming

LONDON, Nov. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that it recently introduced the most popular slot theme of all time, Wheel of Fortune slots, to online real money gaming.  Online players in Ontario, Canada and New Jersey can now place wagers from their computers (and mobile devices in New Jersey) while playing the fan-favorite title, Wheel of Fortune Triple Extreme Spin.

"Releasing Wheel of Fortune Triple Extreme Spin to the online real money gaming space is the ideal example of IGT's commitment to cross-platform content creation and deployment," said Matteo Monteverdi, IGT SVP of Global Product Marketing, Interactive. "Delivering the most in-demand slot theme of all time to our Interactive customers and their players marks a significant milestone for online real money gaming."

The online version of IGT's Wheel of Fortune Triple Extreme Spin shares the same graphics package and play mechanics as the land-based version of the game.  It is also available in a social casino environment on IGT's app, DoubleDown Casino.  IGT has developed more than 200 Wheel of Fortune slots themes for land-based casino and has created more than 1,000 millionaires on the storied slot theme.

For more information, visit IGT or go to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews or watch IGT videos on YouTube, youtube.com/igt.  Play IGT's DoubleDown Casino on Facebook or at doubledowncasino.com.

About IGT

IGT (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 approximately 13,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

Contact:

Michelle Schenk, IGT Corporate Communications, + 1 (702) 669-8177

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