IGT OnPremise Solution Wins "Best Consumer Service Technology" in Global Gaming Business Gaming & Technology Awards

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Sep 23, 2015, 04:05 ET

LONDON, Sept. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that its OnPremise™ mobile technology solution has won first place in the "Best Consumer Service Technology" category of the 15^th Annual Global Gaming Business Gaming & Technology Awards.

IGT's OnPremise was recognized for propelling the player experience into the mobile era by enabling players to wager through a single mobile app within a casino, and then continue playing with virtual currency once they exit the property. The interactive application is designed to modernize the casino and sports betting experience by delivering cross-platform content and services directly through a player's mobile device.

"It's an honor to be acknowledged by Global Gaming Business Magazine for excellence in gaming innovation. Recognition of IGT's OnPremise solution as the Best Consumer Service Technology is a testament to our successful development of compelling mobile products that elicit player excitement and expand our customers' connections to players beyond the casino," said Matteo Monteverdi, IGT Senior Vice President, Global Product Marketing Interactive.

Sponsored by Global Gaming Business Magazine, the Global Gaming Business Gaming & Technology Awards recognize excellence and innovation for technology, products and services that enhance the gaming experience. The Awards are judged by a panel of gaming industry experts from across the U.S.

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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 approximately 13,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

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