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RENO, Nev., Nov. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IGT (NYSE: IGT) announced that its exclusive REELdepth(TM) Multi-Layer Display(R) (MLD(R)) technology will take Center Stage at the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, November 18-20. IGT's Winners Choice(R) Multi-Game slots with MLD(R) are available on IGT's AVP(R) machines and ready for purchase today.

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 by switching from a 3-reel to 4-reel to 5-reel to video reel to poker within seconds -- all on the same AVP(R) machine. A player can also switch to and from a non-progressive feature to a progressive feature by just choosing another game on the same AVP(R) machine.

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

"MLD(R) technology with REELdepth(TM) allows the casino operator to change games without having to convert to expensive and time-consuming reel shelves, physical reel strips, button panels, inserts, pay table glass, and game software," added Griffin. "The new technology also eliminates the need for in-machine third-party progressive meters and progressive controllers, since it 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 to toggle from game-to-game offering different math models -- all on the same AVP(R) machine. Now operators can build a Multi-Game of their choice, ranging from volatile to sustaining time-on-device experiences.

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

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

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

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

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

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