IGT Premieres Innovative and Show-stopping MegaJackpots® Premium Product Titles at ICE 2012

Published on Thursday, 19 January 2012 04:09 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is introducing new thrills into some of the most universally loved pillars of popular culture, and is rolling out the Company's latest eye-popping collection of Premium Product titles, known in the U.S. as MegaJackpots®, at this year's ICE Totally Gaming (ICE) Jan. 24-26. 

At stand #3430 in the Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London, IGT will showcase its sleek new lineup of slots that delight players and keep them entertained with some of the greatest films and stars from the last six decades: The Dark Knight, Elvis The King®, Sex and The City™ Fabulous, Ghostbusters™ Who Ya Gonna Call? and The Twilight Zone® in 3D.

"We are raising the bar to a thrilling new level, combining IGT's success as a world leader in gaming with the power of popular culture's most resonating properties," said Craig Churchill, IGT senior vice president of international sales. "From leading-edge technologies to the latest in slot innovation, IGT is committed to providing our customers with top-notch products and solutions that deliver an unmatched wow-factor for both operators and players."

Celebrating the 55th anniversary of the hip-shaking King's first, number-one record, IGT will debut Elvis The King® Multi-Level Progressives in London. This entertaining slot, designed as a classic jukebox, features base games, bonuses and progressives that connect some of Elvis Presley's most beloved songs to winning.

"The eye-catching Center Stage™ 103-inch and 70-inch platforms, as well as the new Center Stage Duo™ 55-inch screen, will have players at ICE lining up to score the best seat in the house," said Churchill. "Center Stage games such as The Dark Knight are entertaining players around the globe with fans in South Africa, Monte Carlo and beyond. The battle for Gotham City begins on this new configuration as the title makes its debut on the Center Stage Duo™ at ICE."

Other upcoming Center Stage™ slots that will set gaming floors buzzing include Ghostbusters™ and Texas Tea®, as well as The Twilight Zone® in 3D featuring triple wheel hardware, classic clips and sounds from the television show.

In addition Big Buck Hunter® Pro unveils an entirely new interactive casino gaming experience that appeals to international players. State-of-the-art graphics and the shared 55-inch Center Stage Duo™ screen transport players into the wild outdoors. Armed with innovative arcade-style mechanical gun hardware, players score credits by firing at the jumbo screen in five heart-pounding shooting bonuses.

A classic is getting a whole new spin when IGT debuts a trio of games from its top-performing, ubiquitous Wheel of Fortune® family, which has kept players from around the world spinning for 15 years as the all-time player-favorite.  New to the award-winning portfolio at ICE is:

• Wheel of Fortune® Triple Extreme Spin™
• Wheel of Fortune® Wild Getaway
• Wheel of Fortune® Multi-Level Progressive

IGT's enticing product portfolio, filled with hundreds of other popular titles, along with the Company's industry-leading systems will be available at IGT's Stand #3430 at ICE 2012. For more information about IGT at ICE 2012, please visit IGT.com/ICE2012.

THE DARK KNIGHT and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics.

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About IGT

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at www.facebook.com/IGT.

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