LAS VEGAS, July 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mississippi just got a little luckier.
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) created two new
millionaires last week after two lucky players hit jackpots
totaling $5.1 million in Mississippi casinos.
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Aaron K. of Walker, LA and his
mother were visiting Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi, MS on a complimentary stay when he won
$2,109,783.16 on a Wheel of Fortune®
3x4x5x Double Time - Spinning Reel slot machine on July 19. He aspires to use his winnings to start
a restaurant.
Several days later on July 21,
lucky slot player Christopher B. of Southaven, MS won $3,031,092.23 on a Wheel of Fortune® Double
Diamond® slot machine at the Fitz Tunica Casino & Hotel in
Tunica Resorts, MS. He is uncertain of how he will spend his
winnings, but planned to celebrate with his family at the resort's
steak house.
These jackpots mark the second and third, IGT-made millionaires
in Mississippi this month,
totaling more than $6.6 million of
winnings in July alone. On July
3 an Alabama resident won
more than $1.5 million on a Wheel of
Fortune® Super Spin™ Video Reel - Wolf Run® slot machine at Hard
Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi,
MS.
Of the U.S. states who feature the MegaJackpots® series, IGT
recently identified Mississippi as
the third most winningest state. IGT has paid out more than
$513 million to 403 MegaJackpots®
winners in Mississippi alone.
IGT launched MegaJackpots® progressive product line in 1986 and
has since produced thousands of major winners with jackpots ranging
from just over $1 million to the
world record slot jackpot of more than $39
million.
MegaJackpots® games, including Wheel of Fortune slots, are
created by IGT, a leader in the design, development and manufacture
of gaming machines and systems products in casinos worldwide. More
information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com.
IGT Resources:
- Like us on Facebook
- Play DoubleDown Casino Games
- Like DoubleDown Casino on Facebook
- Follow us on Twitter
- View IGT's YouTube Channel
- Check out our other Games and Gaming Systems
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 more than 6 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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