LONDON, July 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced its agreement
with Carnival Cruise Line to offer the new Wheel of Fortune Double
Diamond® 3D Video Slots, featuring TRUE 3D™ technology, on a
variety of ships throughout the Carnival fleet.
This agreement marks the cruise industry debut of TRUE 3D
technology and the Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond 3D Video Slots,
following a history of success with IGT Wheel of Fortune video
slots on Carnival Cruise Line ships. Initially, guests on
nine Carnival ships will have the opportunity to experience the
eyeglasses-free technology of TRUE 3D, combined with
player-favorite Wheel of Fortune slots. Wheel of Fortune TRUE 3D
slot machines are planned for additional Carnival ships in the
future.
"The cruise line industry debut of IGT Wheel of Fortune
Double Diamond 3D Video Slots and our Spin N Sail marketing
promotion with Carnival Cruise Line exemplify how we work closely
with our valued customers to provide unique and exciting
experiences for players," said Nick
Khin, IGT Senior Vice President of Sales, North America
Gaming & Interactive. "This agreement represents
another milestone for IGT Wheel of Fortune slots, now celebrating
20 years and more than 200 themes that players have enjoyed around
the world."
"We're pleased to add these exciting and groundbreaking Wheel
of Fortune 3D slots to our shipboard casinos, part of our year-long
Wheel of Fortune celebration," said David Thomas, Carnival Senior Director of North
American Operations, Global Casino Operations. "IGT is a
valued partner and these new Wheel of Fortune 3D slot machines
capture the spirit and fun of the world's most popular game show in
a fun and innovative way."
The IGT and Carnival Cruise Line Spin N Sail marketing promotion
extends throughout 2016, with Carnival Cruise Line and IGT casino
partners giving away fabulous cruises on the Carnival Magic.
Winners will participate in the onboard Spin N Sail slot tournament
exclusively featuring IGT's Wheel of Fortune slot machines. This
Spin N Sail slot tournament will take place during an eight-day
Caribbean cruise aboard the
Carnival Magic from Port Canaveral, Fla., in November 2016.
The $200,000 prize pool, provided by
IGT, includes a $100,000 grand prize
to be taken home by one lucky winner. IGT casino customers
across the U.S. and Canada will
host qualifying events where winning players are awarded a free
cruise for two and an entry into the grand finale $200,000 tournament.
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 over 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.IGT.com.
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival, a unit of
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is "The
World's Most Popular Cruise Line®" with 25 ships operating three-
to 16-day voyages to The Bahamas,
Caribbean, Mexican Riviera,
Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, New England, Bermuda, Australia, New
Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The company currently
has an as-yet-unnamed 133,500-ton ship under construction and
scheduled to enter service in 2018.
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not be integrated successfully, or that the combined companies will
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that the amount of such dividends may be less than anticipated; the
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results in one or more future periods; reductions in customer
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risks of currency fluctuations and foreign exchange controls. The
foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully
consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and
uncertainties that affect IGT's business, including those described
in IGT's annual report on Form 20-F for the financial year ended
December 31, 2015 and other documents
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a profit forecast or to be interpreted to mean that earnings per
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Media Contact:
Phil
O'Shaughnessy, IGT (702) 669-2975
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its affiliates, may not be used without permission, and where
indicated with a ®, are registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office.
©2016 Califon Productions, Inc. "Wheel of Fortune" is a
registered trademark of Califon Productions, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
©2016 Carnival Corporation. All rights reserved. Ships'
Registry: The Bahamas,
Panama and Malta.
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