LONDON, April 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT), holder of the largest slot game
feature patent portfolio in North
America, announced that it has signed a patent
cross-licensing agreement with Aruze Gaming, a global entertainment
company that designs, develops and manufactures slot machines and
gaming devices for the global casino market. Under the agreement,
Aruze Gaming can offer games including patented game features from
the IGT portfolio, and will pay licensing fees to IGT.
"This cross-licensing agreement with Aruze Gaming continues
IGT's positive momentum toward investing in the growth of the
gaming industry while protecting our intellectual property,"
said Michael Prescott, IGT Senior
Vice President and General Counsel, North America Gaming &
Interactive. "We are very pleased that IGT's patented game
features have inspired a significant amount of licensing interest
from such a diverse range of gaming companies."
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.
IGT Contacts:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Global
Communications, Gaming (702) 669-2975
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
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