LAS VEGAS and SEATTLE, March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology's (NYSE:IGT) social gaming website DoubleDown Casino unleashed its leprechauns today with the launch of Irish Shamrocks, a St. Patrick's Day-themed game awarding virtual pots o' gold at the end of the rainbow on desktop and mobile devices.

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The thematic game will have players toasting to fun and dancing a jig of joy as they spin for big wins on reels full of frosty beverages, gilded horseshoes, pots o' gold, lucky rainbows and of course, Shamrocks! With its fun, engaging game environment that would render St. Patrick proud, Irish Shamrocks rewards players with a jackpot when 5 wilds and scatter symbols appear in a row, triggering a bonus round with 10 free spins that can award even more free spins.

"In social gaming, luck equals fun, and there's no day more universally associated with luck than St Patrick's Day. We're all about celebrating fun and the excitement of playing slots at DoubleDown Casino, and we can't think of a better theme than Irish Shamrocks to capture the thrills associated with good fortune," said Jim Veevaert, DoubleDown Interactive VP of Games.

To experience Irish Shamrocks, play DoubleDown Casino online or on any mobile device via the free iOS and Android application.

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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 regulated markets around the world. IGT's acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging social casino style entertainment to approximately 5 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.

Contact:
 Phil O'Shaughnessy, IGT Public Relations
phil.o'shaughnessy@igt.com

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