IGT International Game Technology PLC

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July, 2017

Commission File Number 001-36906

INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

66 Seymour Street, Second Floor

London, W1H 5BT

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F   x      Form 40-F    o

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Second Quarter 2017 Results of International Game Technology PLC;
Term Loan Facility Agreement and Conformed Amended Multicurrency Revolving Credit Facilities Agreement

On August 1, 2017, International Game Technology PLC (the “Company”) reported results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017.

On August 1, 2017, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared an interim cash dividend of $0.20 per share on its ordinary shares. The dividend is payable on August 24, 2017 to holders of record as of the close of business on August 11, 2017.

A copy of the news release relating to the above matters is set forth in Exhibit 99.1, which is being furnished herewith. In addition, a slide presentation relating to the results is set forth in Exhibit 99.2, which is being furnished herewith.

As previously reported on July 26, 2017, the Company recently entered into a new term loan and amended its multicurrency revolving credit facilities. The term loan is repayable in annual installments of €320 million commencing in 2020 with a final installment of €540 million in 2023 and will bear a variable interest rate based on certain credit ratings. The agreements for the new term loan facility and amended multicurrency revolving credit facilities are attached as exhibits hereto.

The following exhibits are furnished herewith:

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