IGT and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa Light Up the Gaming World with S3000 Cabinet

Central Florida's Premier Entertainment Destination First to Showcase IGT's Sizzling S3000

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Nov 05, 2014, 06:00 ET

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Global gaming entertainment leader IGT (NYSE: IGT) and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa (SHRT) announce their partnership for the world premiere of the S3000™ cabinet, IGT's pioneering new spinning reel experience.

SHRT, the premier entertainment destination in Central Florida, will ultimately rock 55 games on the S3000 cabinet on its casino floor, creating a dynamic gaming destination like none other and leading the way for casinos worldwide.

"We are excited to partner with Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa to transform stepper-style gaming with the S3000 cabinet," said Joe Sigrist, IGT VP of Global Product Development and Operations. "With the S3000, we preserved the time-tested, fan-favorite play mechanics of top-performing stepper cabinets and combined them with enhanced light and sound technology to create a truly electrifying product. This is a special moment in time and we can't wait for our players to enjoy the ride."

SHRT's installation of S3000 cabinets includes IGT legacy fan-favorite titles such as Double Diamond, Double Gold, Triple Double Diamond Free Games and Triple Cash.

"We are thrilled to be the first casino in the world to feature IGT's S3000 cabinet," said Russ Christianson, Vice President of Slot Operations at SHRT. "Recognizing the demand for more spinning-reel games, we are confident that the S3000's polished and immersive features will appeal to existing patrons and new players alike. This is going to redefine what people want on casino floors and we take pride in being on the forefront of such an important time for the gaming industry."

From classic three-reel, single-payline games, to five-reel multiline games, S3000 provides compelling play options for all player types, including a simple five-button panel that is complemented by a state-of-the-art touch screen display. The S3000 is backed by an extensive pipeline of new and classic themes and is poised to meet the demands of any player type, resulting in a truly well-rounded evolution of a classic core centerpiece. As different themes are introduced over time, machines will be able to sync in a bank configuration with other machines to deliver a synched music and light show that will command attention on any casino floor.

For hi-res b-roll of the S3000 cabinet, click the following links: IGT's S3000 Cabinet Video 1; IGT's S3000 Cabinet Video 2.

For more information on IGT's S3000 cabinet and other exciting innovations from "Out of the Blue," visit www.igt.com or join the conversation at @IGTNews and via #igtblue.

About IGT

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for markets around the world. IGT's acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging social casino style entertainment to approximately 6 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or doubledowncasino.com.

About Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa is the premier entertainment destination of Central Florida and the place where celebrities love to stay and play. Owned and operated by Seminole Gaming, LLC, which is owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, this electrifying casino destination is one of the most successful and largest casinos in the world and is located right in Tampa, Florida off of I-4 at North Orient Road and Hillsborough Avenue, between I-75 and I-275, about 10 minutes east of downtown Tampa. Featuring high stakes table games along with thousands of the hottest slot machines, the rock star amenities at this AAA Four Diamond rated hotel and casino range from seven award-winning Zagat-rated restaurants, a newly renovated Rock Spa® and VIP services galore. The casino offers a valet service or free, self-parking. For more information, please call 866-502-PLAY or visit us online and via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.