IGT's Wheel of Fortune® Slots Strike Another Million Dollar-Plus Jackpot at The Venetian® Las Vegas

LONDON, June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) Wheel of Fortune slots continued their life-changing legacy and awarded $1,129,125 to a lucky player at The Venetian Las Vegas on June 7, 2015. This is the third, million-plus jackpot paid out at The Venetian on a Wheel of Fortune slot since September 2014. The winner 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.

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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 more than 13,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.merger.igt.com.

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