IGT Jackpot Legacy Enriched by Lucky Player's $12 Million Win

LONDON, April 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) awarded three life-changing jackpots in March that added up to $14.9 million in combined payouts.

IGT awarded the following million dollar-plus jackpots across the U.S. in March:

• A $12,515,709 jackpot was awarded on Megabucks® Double Times Pay 3x4x5x slots at Gold Dust West Casino in Elko, Nev., on March 22.
• A $1,388,413 jackpot was awarded on Wheel of Fortune® Triple Gems slots at South Point Hotel and Casino on March 19.
• A $1,036,397 jackpot was awarded on Wheel of Fortune Double 3x4x5x Pay slots at Foxwoods Resort Casino on March 5.

No one pays jackpots like IGT. Launched in 1996, IGT's Wheel of Fortune slots have minted more than 1,000 millionaires and delivered over $3 billion in jackpots throughout its illustrious history. IGT continues to enrich its Megabucks' mega-payout legacy, which totals more than $1 billion since its inception in 1986.

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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 over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.IGT.com.

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

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