LAS VEGAS, March 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Guests at
Paris Las Vegas were hearing jackpot sirens of a new variety this
weekend when a lucky player won a $1
million jackpot on global gaming entertainment leader IGT's
(NYSE: IGT) inter-state commercial jackpot product, Powerbucks.
With this pivotal payout, Powerbucks joins IGT's list of
millionaire-minting game themes including Wheel of Fortune® and
Megabucks. The winner, who asked to remain anonymous, was playing
the Powerbucks-linked version of IGT's Ghostbusters™ Who Ya Gonna
Call? with just a $1.50 wager when he
was alerted of the colossal win.
"It's extremely exciting to see IGT's Powerbucks deliver a
life-changing jackpot and join the ranks of other IGT
millionaire-making themes," said Joe
Sigrist, IGT VP of Global Product Development and
Operations. "The fact that this winner won a million dollars on a
$1.50 wager is a testament to the
Powerbucks promise that players can win big at any bet level.
Nobody pays jackpots like IGT."
IGT's Powerbucks is currently linked to casinos in Nevada, New
Jersey and Deadwood, South
Dakota.
Millionaire-making is central to both IGT and Paris Las Vegas'
parent company, Caesars Entertainment's DNA. IGT has created
more than 1,500 millionaires, totaling more than $6 billion in jackpot payouts. Caesars
Entertainment also enjoys an exceptional reputation for awarding
jackpots through the company's Millionaire Maker powered by Total
Rewards program. To date, Caesars Entertainment has created more
than 774 millionaires.
For more information on IGT, visit IGT on Facebook at
facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews and
join the conversation at #IGTBlue.
IGT Resources:
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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 5 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 Paris Las Vegas
Paris Las Vegas brings the passion and
sophistication of the City of Light to the heart of the Las Vegas
Strip, transporting guests to Europe's most romantic city. Distinctive
for its dramatic 50-story replica Eiffel Tower and authentic
architectural reproductions, Paris Las Vegas features more than
2,900 hotel rooms and suites, an 85,000 square-foot casino, the
two-acre Soliel Pool, Paris Spa by
Mandara, two wedding chapels, unique French retail shopping located
along the resort's Le Boulevard District, and the opulent nightlife
venue Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop. Eleven restaurants include a
distinctive array of fine cuisine such as Chef Joho's acclaimed
Eiffel Tower Restaurant, French-bistro Mon Ami Gabi, Steve Martorano's signature Italian-American
dishes at Martorano's and internationally-renowned Gordon Ramsay
Steak. Performing in the 1,477-seat Paris Théâtre is the
award-winning musical Jersey Boys. For more information,
please visit www.parislasvegas.com or
www.caesarslasvegas.mediaroom.com to access media materials and
request high-resolution images. Find Paris Las Vegas on
Facebook and follow on Twitter.
© 2015 Califon Productions, Inc. "Wheel of Fortune" is a
registered trademark of Califon Productions, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Contacts:
Michelle
Schenk
IGT Public
Relations
1-702-669-8177, Michelle.Schenk@IGT.com
Chelsea Ryder
Caesars Entertainment - Las Vegas Region
1-702-308-7947, cryder@caesars.com
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