LONDON, Nov. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) Wheel of Fortune slots made
history at Empire City Casino in New
York when a lucky player won a $1.4
million jackpot playing Wheel of Fortune Triple
Stars® on Sunday, Oct. 25,
2015. The winner collected New
York State Lottery's largest video lottery jackpot payout of
all time.
The new millionaire, Howard G., is a longtime fan of Wheel of
Fortune slots and said he plans to retire comfortably with his
life-changing jackpot. Howard G. is one of over 1,000 million dollar jackpot winners on Wheel of
Fortune slots to date.
IGT launched Wheel of Fortune slots in 1996 and solidified the
Company's leadership in Wide Area Progressive technology. IGT has
created more than 200 variations of the game that can be found on
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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.
Contact:
Ortal Dahan,
IGT Corporate Communications, +1 (702) 669- 7662
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