LAS VEGAS, Sept. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The first installations of
IGT's (NYSE: IGT) innovative new REELdepth(TM) video slot games took place
over the Labor Day weekend at two Grand Casinos properties in Minnesota --
Grand Casino Hinckley and Grand Casino Mille Lacs.
REELdepth(TM) video slots use Multi-Layer Display(R) (MLD(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. It is the same technology that produces multi-layer maps of war
zones, and drives visually enhanced images using real depth for Samsung and
Sanyo LCD displays.
"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 Minnesota. "The
REELdepth(TM) games offer us a proven segment of top-performing games to
grow into -- games that our players will love.
"IGT has done a masterful job with REELdepth(TM), giving gaming
operators the fullest range of flexible configuration options," he added.
"This machine represents a virtually perfect server-based gaming solution.
This is a technology investment that will stand the test of time.
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."
The MLD(R) technology, pioneered by PureDepth(TM) Inc., was highlighted
at the Society for Information Display's Display Week 2008 as one of the
most innovative technical developments. PureDepth(TM) technology is backed
by 51 approved patents and more than 80 pending patents.
Display technology has a tremendous number of applications, and the
ability of MLD(R) technology to focus the viewer's attention makes it a
natural for gaming products. Players can switch between 3-, 4-, and 5-reel
virtual spinning-reel games, to video slots and video poker all on the same
machine. REELdepth(TM) games also have virtual reels that mimic the look
and vibration of their mechanical counterparts, so traditional slot players
will feel comfortable playing them.
"REELdepth(TM) themes give players an experience they've never seen
before," said Ron Rivera, IGT Senior Vice President of North American
Sales. "Not only do these themes use state-of-the-art technology, but they
truly provide a one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Players will want to play
them, and operators will need them on their floors."
The initial REELdepth(TM) games rollout includes nearly 70 of IGT's
classics, as well as several new AVP(R) (Advanced Video Platform) themes.
Later this month, IGT will release the Indiana Jones(TM) and the Last
Crusade(TM) MegaJackpots(R) Slot, which debuted at the 2007 Global Gaming
Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. Casino operators who invest in REELdepth(TM) games
no longer have to budget to change glass, change reel strips, or physically
relocate and remove machines from the floor.
Statements in this release, which are not historical facts, are
"forward looking" statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Although IGT believes that the expectations reflected in any
of its forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could
differ materially from those projected or assumed. IGT's future financial
condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking
statements, are subject to change and to inherent known and unknown risks
and uncertainties. IGT does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to
update forward-looking statements to reflect future events or
circumstances.
Information on risks and factors that could affect IGT's business and
financial results are included in our public filings made with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
International Game Technology (http://www.IGT.com) is a global company
specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and
sales of computerized gaming machines and systems products.
SOURCE IGT
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