LONDON, May 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that the
Company won the "Diverse and Inclusive Team of the Year" award at
the 10th annual Women in Gaming Diversity Awards, held
this month in London. The global
awards program honors excellence in promoting diversity and
inclusion within the gaming industry.
IGT Las Vegas' Women's Inclusion Network ("WIN with IGT Las
Vegas") was the team recognized for realizing its mission of
empowering women at IGT through networking, professional
development, and mentorship opportunities.
"I am tremendously proud of the work that the member-led WIN
with IGT Las Vegas group is doing to advance diversity and
inclusion within IGT," said Kim
Lee, IGT Vice President Diversity and
Inclusion. "Winning the Diverse and Inclusive Team of
the Year award reinforces the importance and quality of this
group's work, and supports our commitment to making IGT a diverse
and inclusive workplace for all 12,000-plus of our employees around
the world."
WIN with IGT Las Vegas was founded in 2018 and is one of several
Employee Business Resource Groups within IGT. In its inaugural
year, the employee-led group achieved many milestones such as
creation of Comfort Zone parking for expectant mothers, deployment
of Lean In circles within IGT, and participation in multiple
community events that benefit women in the Las Vegas community.
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 Digital 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:
Phil
O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, +1 (401) 392-7452
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1
(401) 392-7190
Francesco Luti, +39 34 85475493; for
Italian media inquiries
Michelle Schenk, Global
Communications, +1 (702) 669-8177
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