LONDON, May 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) ("IGT") Wheel of Fortune slots made
history at Gold Dust West Casino in Elko,
Nev., on April 11, 2015.
One player lassoed his luck and won $2,044,161 on Wheel of Fortune's Ultra 5 Reels
Duo Wheel and collected the property's largest jackpot payout of
all time. The winner wished to remain anonymous.
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.
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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
prime 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 approximately $6
billion in revenues and more than 13,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.merger.igt.com.
Contact:
Ortal Dahan,
Corporate Communications, (702)
669-7662
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Reserved.
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