LONDON, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT), holder of the largest slot game
feature patent portfolio in North
America, announced that it has reached a patent
cross-licensing agreement with Incredible Technologies, Inc., an
emerging Class-III gaming manufacturer focused on delivering
compelling video slot, poker and keno content to the modern day
casino floor. Under the agreement, Incredible Technologies, Inc.
can offer games including patented game features from the IGT
portfolio, and will pay licensing fees to IGT.
"Incredible Technologies attributes our record growth to one
simple thing - making great games," said Dan Schrementi, Incredible Technologies' Vice
President of Gaming Sales & Marketing. "This agreement
with IGT allows us to remain focused on that mission while
continuing to design new and innovative gameplay features our
customers have come to expect."
"We are pleased to extend the positive impact of IGT
innovation through this cross-licensing agreement with Incredible
Technologies, Inc.," said Michael
Prescott, IGT Senior Vice President and General Counsel,
North America Gaming & Interactive. "By leveraging
IGT's industry-leading R&D investment to benefit other game
manufacturers, we reinforce our commitments to protecting
intellectual property and fostering industry growth."
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.
IGT Contacts:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Global
Communications, Gaming (702) 669-2975
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
About Incredible Technologies
Incredible Technologies
is a Class-III gaming manufacturer focused on delivering compelling
video slot content to the modern day casino floor. The
company is located in the Chicago
suburb of Vernon Hills, Illinois
and specializes in the design and development of digital
entertainment products to game operators and players.
Incredible Technologies is the largest manufacturer of
coin-operated video games in the United
States with its flagship product, Golden Tee® Golf,
recognized as the most-successful pay-to-play video game in
history.
Incredible Technologies is an associate member of the National
Indian Gaming Association, Association of Gaming Equipment
Manufacturers and is a certified Women's Business Enterprise.
Incredible Technologies Contact:
Caitlin Harte, Director of Product Marketing,
(847) 870-7027
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