LAS VEGAS, March 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Global gaming entertainment leader IGT (NYSE: IGT) and the most-loved slot theme of all time, Wheel of Fortune, continue their millionaire-minting legacy when one lucky player won a whopping $1,265,082 jackpot at the Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino on Saturday, February 28, 2015. The winner wished to remain anonymous. This was the second million dollar-plus jackpot paid out at the Riverside Resort since December.

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No one pays jackpots like IGT. IGT launched Wheel of Fortune Slots 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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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 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.

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