LAS VEGAS, Nov. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's most loved slot machine continued its millionaire-minting streak when William P. won a $1,037,645 jackpot on global gaming entertainment leader IGT's (NYSE: IGT) Wheel of Fortune® at Casino Fandango in Carson City, Nev. on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014. This marks the sixth Wheel of Fortune jackpot awarded in October 2014, totaling more than $4.2 million in payouts.

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Bill was in complete disbelief moments after his machine lit up and revealed the life-changing winning amount. The Nevada resident said he plans on paying off his mortgage.

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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