IGT Slots Crown Six Millionaires in May

LONDON, June 13, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) enriched its jackpot legacy and awarded six lucky players with life-changing jackpots, totaling more than $7.4 million in combined payouts.

IGT awarded the following million dollar-plus jackpots on Wheel of Fortune® slots across the U.S. in May:

• A $1,630,387 jackpot was awarded on Wheel of Fortune Double 3x4x5x Pay slots at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., on May 24
• A $1,578,198 jackpot was awarded on Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond® at Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, Calif., on May 14
• A $1,066,981 jackpot was awarded on Wheel of Fortune Triple Diamond® at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., on May 13
• A $1,027,739 jackpot was awarded on Wheel of Fortune Double 3x4x5x Pay slots at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., on May 6
• A $1,053,283 jackpot was awarded on Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond slots at New York-New York Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., on May 2

In addition, IGT awarded $1,134,575 on Megabucks® Red White Blue® WildStar at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino in Sante Fe, N.M., on May 18

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.

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