IGT takes home two titles at the Global Gaming Awards

(PRESS RELEASE) -- International Game Technology PLC announced that it won "Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year," and that its PlaySpot mobile solution won "Casino Product of the Year" at the Global Gaming Awards in Las Vegas.

"It's an honor to receive such significant recognition at the 2016 Global Gaming Awards. Winning 'Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year' and 'Casino Product of the Year' illustrates IGT's leadership in innovation," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO North America Gaming & Interactive (DoubleDown Casino). Our next-generation gaming solutions are designed to propel our customers' businesses forward and provide players with new and exciting ways to experience gaming entertainment. These awards continue our positive momentum as we look forward to a successful G2E."

As Land-Based Industry Supplier of the Year, IGT was recognized for its depth and breadth of innovative products such as its TRUE 3-D game library; comprehensive systems solutions products including Cardless Connect; and the internationally successful, S3000 cabinet which continues to propel the gaming experience with products such as the Spin Ferno and new Spin-Splosion!TM tournament solutions.

IGT PlaySpot was recognized as a product that made the biggest impact in casino offerings in the past 12 months. PlaySpot enables players to wager through a single mobile app anytime within set boundaries of a casino and play with virtual currency once they exit the property. IGT’s mobile solution is modernizing the gaming and sports-betting experience, delivering omni-channel game content and services directly through a player's device.

The Global Gaming Awards celebrates the gaming industry's most impressive gaming technologies, products and services.

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