LONDON, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) escalated its
millionaire-minting streak after awarding two lucky players with
life-changing jackpots, totaling more than $3.8 million in one weekend. Both winners wished
to remain anonymous.
It was a life-changing experience for one slot enthusiast after
winning $2,592,357 on Ghostbusters™
Video Reel at Desert Diamond Casino in Sahuarita, Ariz., on April 24, 2015.
Approximately 24 hours later, jackpot sirens alerted a lucky
player that she won $1,273,261 while
playing Wheel of Fortune® Double
Diamond® video slot at Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa in
Las Vegas, Nev.
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.
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/user/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 generated approximately $6 billion in revenues in 2014 and has more than
13,000 employees. For more information, please visit
www.merger.igt.com.
Contact:
Cherryl Kaopua, Corporate
Communications, (702) 669-7706
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trademarks used herein are the property of their respective
owners.
Ghostbusters™ & © 2015 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
©2015 Califon Productions, Inc. "Wheel of Fortune" is a
registered trademark of Califon Productions, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
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