LONDON, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that its SPHINX 4D™
game and Cardless Connect™ mobile software solution were named as
two of Casino Journal's Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology
Products Awards.
"It's an honor to be recognized by Casino Journal for
excellence in gaming innovation. Winning these awards reinforces
IGT's commitment to setting a new standard of innovation in the
gaming industry. By leveraging our leading R&D investment to
deliver solutions such as SPHINX 4D and Cardless Connect, we offer
our valued customers compelling content and services that can drive
unique player experiences," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO North America Gaming
& Interactive (DoubleDown Casino).
IGT's SPHINX 4D was recognized for being the industry's first
slot machine to combine glasses-free TRUE 3D™ graphics with gesture
recognition and mid-air haptic technologies. Set on the Company's
new CrystalCurve TRUE 4D™ cabinet, SPHINX 4D is packed with dynamic
content and enables players to see, touch, and interact with the
slot machine's 3D graphics, creating an immersive gaming
experience.
The Company was also awarded for its revolutionary payment
solutions technology, Cardless Connect. The versatile product is
modernizing the player experience and casino floor by replacing
cash and paper transactions with a digital wallet that also serves
as a player-loyalty card. The integrated technology can be embedded
into a casino's mobile app, conveniently allowing players to access
it via their smartphones.
Casino Journal recognizes the most innovative technology
offerings in the gaming industry. The awards are evaluated by a
panel of judges who represent a cross-section of the industry.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.IGT.com.
IGT Contacts:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
Ortal Dahan, IGT, +1(702)
669-7662
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Office.
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