LONDON, Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that the
Company won two awards at the 2017 Global Gaming Awards. IGT's
SPHINX 4D™ game was named "Land-Based Gaming Innovation of the
Year" and the Company's Cardless Connect™ mobile technology was
named "Land-Based Product of the Year." The Global Gaming Awards is
a leading, global awards program that is held annually in
Las Vegas in conjunction with the
Global Gaming Expo (G2E).
"Winning two categories at the Global Gaming Awards further
validates IGT's leadership in developing meaningful innovation that
positions the Company and its casino customers for future
opportunities," said Renato
Ascoli, IGT CEO North America Gaming & Interactive.
"The SPHINX 4D game delivers an unprecedented gameplay
experience, combining 4D, gesture-based and mid-air haptic
technologies, while Cardless Connect is the ideal example of an IGT
mobile innovation that is enhancing the land-based casino
environment for operators and players alike."
IGT's SPHINX 4D game and Cardless Connect solution are on
display in the Company's G2E booth 3659 through Oct. 5. IGT's award-winning SPHINX 4D™ game,
combining mid-air haptic and gesture-based technology with
awe-inspiring 3D graphics is poised to reach casinos before the end
of this year. IGT's Cardless Connect enables players to
perform a series of action such as carding in and out of a slot
machine, and starting a patron loyalty session with their mobile
device.
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.
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 over 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.igt.com.
Contact:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
Michelle Schenk, Global
Communications, Gaming (702) 669-8177
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
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