IGT Wins Two 2015 Global Gaming Awards

LONDON, Sept. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) kicked off the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) by winning two coveted awards in the 2015 Global Gaming Awards. IGT's S3000™ cabinet was named "Casino Product of the Year" and IGT's Powerbucks™ game was named "Land-Based Gaming Innovation of the Year."

IGT's award-winning S3000 cabinet launched in 2014 and is redefining the spinning reel slot experience for players and operators. The S3000 cabinet is backed by a rich portfolio of new and classic IGT games and has entertained players in gaming markets around the world.

IGT's Powerbucks game is the industry's first inter-state commercial Wide Area Progressive product. The Powerbucks game links players in Nevada, New Jersey and South Dakota to a single jackpot liquidity pool and gives players the opportunity to win life-changing jackpots at any bet level.

"Winning two categories in the Global Gaming Awards is a distinct honor that gives IGT excellent momentum going into G2E 2015," said Victor Duarte, IGT Chief Global Product Officer, Gaming.  "Both IGT's S3000 cabinet and our Powerbucks game are examples of our commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation to create products that transform gaming entertainment and drive play to our customers' casino floors."

The annual awards program celebrates the gaming industry's most impressive gaming technologies, products and services. Winners were announced today at the Global Gaming Awards Luncheon in Las Vegas, Nev. Fifty of the gaming industry's top professionals served as judges for this annual awards competition.

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

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