LAS VEGAS, Jan. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- They say great things come in pairs, and global gaming entertainment leader IGT's (NYSE: IGT) Wheel of Fortune® Slots minted two huge jackpots totaling more than $2.2 million in just four days.

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One player's luck soared to new heights after he won $1,133,102 on a Wheel of Fortune slot machine at Paris Las Vegas on January 17, 2015. The new millionaire plans to use his winnings to invest in real estate. Paris is a member of the Caesars Entertainment Corporation family of companies, which 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.

A woman experienced a little more than Southern hospitality when she won a life-changing $1,150,728 jackpot on a Wheel of Fortune game at L'Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge, LA on January 21, 2015. She plans to use her winnings to renovate her home and give back to local charities.

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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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 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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