LAS VEGAS, Sept. 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A global
leader in casino gaming entertainment and systems technology,
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it
has struck a deal with Caesars Entertainment Corp. (NASDAQ: CZR) to
supply the gaming giant with 7,000 AVP ® Video Poker terminals.
The contract with the Las
Vegas-based operator includes 3,600 G20 Uprights, 2,400
Universal Slant cabinets and 1,000 G20 Bar Tops. The new machines
will replace existing units in Caesars Entertainment-operated
resorts across the country and will be part of the largest gaming
re-investment the company has made in 10 years.
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"With a huge thank you to Caesars Entertainment, we're excited
to kick off this next chapter in our long-standing great
relationship, continuing our strong foothold in the video poker
community," said Eric Tom, Executive
Vice President of Global Sales at IGT. "Our S2000 platform has
provided best-in-class performance for many years and we are
excited to take the game to the next level for Caesars with our AVP
platform. Players love the excitement of IGT's traditional
and new Video Poker content on the next-generation platform."
The deal is an expansion of a long-standing relationship with
the entertainment giant and reinforces IGT's position as an
industry leader in providing reliable, player-favored content to
casino operators.
"Enriching the guest experience is our number one priority at
our casinos and resorts across the country," said Melissa Price, Caesars Entertainment senior vice
president of gaming. "This is just one of many initiatives Caesars
has undertaken over the last several years – from the addition of
new hospitality amenities across our resorts to fully new
developments in existing gaming markets and beyond – to ensure a
superior guest experience. Our decision to partner with IGT for our
video poker slots is a reflection of the confidence we have in
their products. We're excited to deliver to our players the
most modern, state-of-the-art gaming experience available and feel
confident these units will serve us for years to come."
AVP® accommodates all the classic video poker titles that fans
have grown to love while also leaving room for future, custom
configurations as IGT releases new themes and bonuses.
IGT will showcase the latest in gaming innovations at Booth 2241
at G2E in Las Vegas, Nev.,
September 24-26. Follow booth
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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 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 www.IGT.com or connect with IGT
at @IGTNews or www.facebook.com/IGT.
About Caesars Entertainment
Caesars Entertainment
Corporation is the world's most diversified casino-entertainment
company. Since its beginning in Reno,
Nevada, 75 years ago, Caesars has grown through development
of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions and now operates
casinos on four continents. The company's resorts operate primarily
under the Caesars®, Harrah's® and Horseshoe® brand names. Caesars
also owns the World Series of Poker® and the London Clubs
International family of casinos. Caesars is focused on building
loyalty and value with its guests through a unique combination of
great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution,
operational excellence and technology leadership. We are committed
to environmental sustainability and energy conservation and
recognize the importance of being a responsible steward of the
environment. For more information, please visit
www.caesars.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains
forward-looking statements relating to IGT's supply of video poker
terminals to Caesars Entertainment. These statements involve
a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially from the results predicted, and reported
results should not be considered an indication of future
performance. A list and description of such risks,
uncertainties and other matters can be found in our annual report
and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including under the captions "Risk Factors" and
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" in our most recent Annual Report on Form
10-K and in our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and
available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov and on the investor
relations section of our website at www.IGT.com. All
information provided in this release is as of the date hereof, and
IGT does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update this
information to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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