LAS VEGAS and SEATTLE, May 14,
2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC's
("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) DoubleDown Casino® social
gaming website gives players 2,000 reasons to try its new game with
the launch of the Wheel of Fortune Double Times Pay
3x4x5x® game for desktop and mobile devices,
featuring a whopping 2000x bonus payout.
The most popular game theme on the DoubleDown Casino app since
its launch last year, Wheel of Fortune is inspired by the classic
slot machine loved by players around the world. In this, the
fourth Wheel of Fortune theme to launch on the DoubleDown Casino
app, players experience a 3-reel, 5-pay line configuration
reminiscent of the classic "stepper" style slot machines.
With every spin, Wheel of Fortune Double Times Pay 3x4x5x
game has potential to hit the Wheel Bonus, which lets players spin
the Wheel to win up to 2000x the value of their virtual
wagers.
"Since we launched Wheel of Fortune on DoubleDown Casino, the
games have become wildly popular with players for delivering the
genuine Vegas-style slot play experience," said Jim Veevaert, DoubleDown Interactive Vice
President of Games. "Inspired by the timeless classics
that players love, we created Wheel of Fortune Double Times Pay
3x4x5x game, replicating the traditional three-reel
'stepper' style game while amplifying the excitement of winning
with a huge 2000x bonus payout in the Wheel Bonus."
More Wheel of Fortune titles are currently in development for
the DoubleDown Casino app, as part of IGT's multi-year agreement
with Sony Pictures Consumer Products to develop mobile and online
games for the DoubleDown Casino app and for-wager online play
worldwide through 2024.
In 1996, IGT launched the Wheel of Fortune slot machine for
land-based casinos 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.
Play DoubleDown Casino games online at doubledowncasino.com or
on any mobile device via the free iOS and Android application. For
more information, visit IGT, go to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT,
follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews or watch IGT videos on
YouTube, youtube.com/user/igt.
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
generated approximately $6 billion in
revenues in 2014 and has more than 13,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.merger.igt.com.
Contact:
Phil
O'Shaughnessy, IGT Corporate Communications +1 (702)
669 - 2975
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Reserved.
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