IGT's Innovative MultiPLAY Video Slot Approved in 38 Jurisdictions

First-to-market technology drives impressive performance numbers on
Cleopatra(R) MultiPLAY and Wolf Run(R) MultiPLAY

RENO, Nev., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IGT (NYSE: IGT) announced today
that its MultiPLAY video slot has been approved and released in 38
jurisdictions including Nevada, California and Oklahoma, along with five
additional pending jurisdictions. MultiPLAY video slots
(www.IGT.com/multiplay) feature first-to-market innovation exclusive to IGT,
and continue to drive "off-the-charts" performance numbers across the country.
The slot is the only one of its kind in which players can choose to play up to
four video slot games on the same machine - at the same time.

"IGT really hit a home run with this game," said Mike Laubach, director of
slot operations at The Orleans in Las Vegas. "This game has received
phenomenal response by players. Out of 2,800 games, this game is the best one
on our floor - it's off-the-charts."

MultiPLAY is also a top-performer at Cache Creek in California. "The games are
performing well above house average, and appeal to a wide range of players,
from penny to - surprisingly - High Limit," Cache Creek Vice President of Slot
Operations Russel Kinney said. "Many guests have stated the games are
tremendously fun and want to know when we're getting more themes."

Mohegan Sun casino in Connecticut also has seen MultiPLAY performance numbers
above the house average. "We have had a tremendous response from our guests
regarding the new Multi Play games from IGT," Mohegan Sun Vice President of
Slot Operations Frank Neborsky said. "The players like the idea of being able
to play multiple games at once while having even more bonus opportunities."

Mirage has garnered impressive performance numbers, as well. "The performance
of the MultiPLAY games has far exceeded our expectations," Mirage Vice
President of Slots Aaron Rosenthal said. "The games play great, customer
feedback has been excellent, and the resulting numbers are well above all of
our benchmarks." Rosenthal said Cleopatra(R) MultiPLAY and Wolf Run(R)
MultiPLAY have performed over 2X their zone averages. These numbers prove that
MultiPLAY is a game worth introducing and keeping on any casino floor.

And the numbers are backed by credentials. Casino Enterprise Management
Magazine named MultiPLAY one of its 2009 Slot Floor Technology Awards winners,
selected by a panel of six slot floor operators looking for the year's most
innovative products.

"Within our intensely competitive realm of penny denomination multi-line
slots, Wolf Run(R) MultiPLAY instantly achieved and has since remained the
reigning 'revenue king' at the Grand Casino Hinckley property," said Robert P.
Allen, corporate vice president of slot operations Grand Casinos Minnesota.
Allen has 2,000 penny themes on his floor, and Wolf Run(R) MultiPLAY is
outperforming all of them. "After over 70 days on the floor, it's clear that
mere novelty is not driving the performance - this game has real substance and
strong player appeal."

In addition to playing up to four video slot games on the same machine at the
same time, players can hit four progressives sequentially or even hit four
bonuses on one spin. Bonus rounds fill the base game screen, and play one
after the other. "It's the multi-hand video poker experience now in a
multi-game video slot for the very first time," said Ryan Griffin, IGT product
manager for Standard Products. "And the flexibility, superior design and
options provided by MultiPLAY Video Slots set it apart from all the
competition."

MultiPLAY Video Slots themes available today include Cleopatra(R) MultiPLAY
Video Slots and Wolf Run(R) MultiPLAY Video Slots. A variety of additional
themes are already in development, guaranteeing to keep casino floors fresh
with new content.

"The performance on the games has been outstanding," said Matt Wetzell,
director of slot operations at Casino Fandango in Carson City, Nev. "This is
the best game to come out in years. MultiPLAY has consistently performed
between 3.5 to 4.5 times better than the average Casino Fandango game. And we
are definitely ordering more."

Casino operators can configure MultiPLAY video slots to let players choose how
many games they want to play at any given time. "This option, alone, makes
MultiPLAY video slots the most player-friendly product of its kind available
on the market," Griffin said.

Another benefit is the screen layout with four equal-sized game screens,
causing less eye strain and making it easy to follow the action. Plus, each
game spins independently, allowing a clear understanding of each outcome.

International Game Technology (www.IGT.com) is a global company specializing
in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of
computerized gaming machines and systems products.

SOURCE IGT

Ed Rogich of IGT, +1-702-669-8777, Ed.Rogich@IGT.com