It panned out to be a gilded moment for one lucky player whose day became brighter after striking a $1,195,306 jackpot on global gaming entertainment leader’s IGT’s (NYSE: IGT) Wheel of Fortune® slot game at MGM Resorts International’s Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. The winner wished to remain anonymous.

IGT launched Wheel of Fortune® in 1996 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 $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.

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 6 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.

Contacts:
Cherryl Kaopua
IGT Public Relations
1-702-669-7706
Cherryl.Kaopua@IGT.com