IGT's Wheel of Fortune® Slots Mint Two Millionaires and Pay More Than $2.7 Million in Jackpots Over Two Days

LONDON, Aug. 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) Wheel of Fortune slots created a double stroke of luck and awarded two winners with life-changing jackpots, totaling more than $2.7 million in one weekend.

Jackpot sirens alerted Tammy H. that she won $1,480,087 while playing Wheel of Fortune Double Times Pay 3X4X5X^® at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., on July 31, 2015.

Two days later, an anonymous slot enthusiast experienced a life-changing jackpot after winning $1,240,768 on Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond^® at the Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., on August 2, 2015.

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.

For more information, visit IGT or go to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews or watch IGT videos on YouTube, youtube.com/igt.  Play IGT's DoubleDown Casino^® app on Facebook or at doubledowncasino.com.

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

Contact:

Ortal Dahan, Corporate Communications, +1 (702) 669-7662

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