Only from IGT, the patented MLD(R) technology with IGT's "Reel Flex"feature allows the player to view and play dozens of their favorite games byswitching from a 3-reel to 4-reel to 5-reel to video reel to poker withinseconds -- all on the same AVP(R) machine. A player can also switch to andfrom a non-progressive feature to a progressive feature by just choosinganother game on the same AVP(R) machine.

"Players no longer have to search the casino floor for their favoritegame. The virtual slot reels in REELdepth(TM) games emulate the look, soundand feel of the older IGT 'legacy' mechanical reel counterparts, so playersimmediately feel comfortable playing them," said Ryan Griffin, Product Managerfor IGT's Standard games.

"MLD(R) technology with REELdepth(TM) allows the casino operator to changegames without having to convert to expensive and time-consuming reel shelves,physical reel strips, button panels, inserts, pay table glass, and gamesoftware," added Griffin. "The new technology also eliminates the need forin-machine third-party progressive meters and progressive controllers, sinceit has the capability to display up to three digital meters in the top box.Unlike any of IGT's competitors, IGT's MLD(R) technology allows players totoggle from game-to-game offering different math models -- all on the sameAVP(R) machine. Now operators can build a Multi-Game of their choice, rangingfrom volatile to sustaining time-on-device experiences.

"The possibilities of MLD(R) REELdepth(TM) on our AVP(R) machines, withMulti-Game capability, are endless. Our huge library of game choices givesoperators flexibility that no one else can offer," he added. "And playerslove the true 3-D game play of REELdepth(TM). Players can change fromspinning-reel to video games right at their seats."

"The overall performance of the REELdepth(TM) units initially installedhas exceeded all of our expectations," said Robert Allen, Corporate VicePresident of Slot Operations for Grand Casinos. "It presents to the playerwhat is arguably the best slot game experience to date. REELdepth(TM) embodiesmuch of what is best about IGT -- forward-looking technology and engineering,design and application of game content with artistic flair, and the full gamutof great slot games."

REELdepth(TM) on Winner's Choice(R) Multi-Game slots is offered on IGT'snew G MLD(R) and S MLD(R) machine models, using MLD(R) technology. All gamesin the REELdepth(TM) line are ready for server-based gaming today, butoperators do not need a server-based system to run the games or the unique 3-Dtechnology.

About REELdepth(TM) and Multi-Layer Display(R) (MLD(R)) technology

REELdepth(TM) slots use Multi-Layer Display(R) technology, an ingeniouslayering of two or more Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs) that creates the visualeffect of true depth without the use of 3-D glasses. IGT is the exclusivepartner of PureDepth(TM), Inc., developer of the technology that wasoriginally used in multi-layer maps of war zones, and drives visually enhancedimages using real depth for Samsung and Sanyo LCD displays. The MLD(R)technology was recently highlighted at the Society for Information Display'sDisplay Week 2008 as one of the most innovative technical developments.

Statements in this release, which are not historical facts, are "forwardlooking" statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of1995. Although IGT believes that the expectations reflected in any of itsforward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differmaterially from those projected or assumed. IGT's future financial conditionand results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, aresubject to change and to inherent known and unknown risks and uncertainties.IGT does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update forward-lookingstatements to reflect future events or circumstances.

Information on risks and factors that could affect IGT's business andfinancial results are included in our public filings made with the Securitiesand Exchange Commission.

International Game Technology (http://www.IGT.com) is a global companyspecializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and salesof computerized gaming machines and network systems products.

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