LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Global gaming entertainment leader IGT (NYSE: IGT) and the most-loved slot theme of all time, Wheel of Fortune®, continued their millionaire-minting legacy by paying three, million-plus jackpots, totaling more than $4.9 million, in a single week.

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"No one pays jackpots like IGT," said Eric Tom, IGT EVP of Global Sales. "Making three millionaires in a single week is truly what sets IGT's Wheel of Fortune game family apart. It's all about the entertainment and those life-changing jackpots!"

The triple-hitter week started at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014. The lucky winner was playing Wheel of Fortune Double Diamond when she hit a staggering $1,193,195 jackpot. Caesars Entertainment enjoys an outstanding reputation for awarding jackpots with the company's Millionaire Maker powered by Total Rewards program, and to date, has made more than 750 millionaires. For more information, visit www.TotalRewards.com.

Several hours later in northern Nevada a player had lady luck on her side when hitting a colossal $1,104,875 jackpot on Wheel of Fortune 5X Pay at Club Cal Neva.

The next day on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2014 in Atlantic City, a player at the Golden Nugget was struck with luck when the winner walked away with an amazing $2,558,888 jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune $5 slot machine.

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.

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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 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.

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IGT Public Relations
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