LAS VEGAS, June 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems technology, today was granted licenses for online gaming by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC).

IGT's interactive gaming service provider and manufacturer licenses allow the Company to partner with Nevada casino operators to provide online poker to their players.

"This is an exciting day for interactive wager-based gaming," said Patti Hart, IGT chief executive officer. "We are honored to be granted the opportunity to support our customers as they further expand their operations to include online play in the State of Nevada."

With over a decade of interactive gaming experience, including being the only American supplier to operate a poker network today, IGT is primed to become the provider of choice for its customers in Nevada as plans for online poker moves forward in the state. Now that the NGC has made its ruling, next steps will include the technical approval of the IGT poker product.

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International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is the foremost provider of games and systems which have a global appeal to all casino gaming markets. IGT is making the promise of convergent gaming experiences possible by bringing casino entertainment to social, mobile, interactive and land-based gaming platforms for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or www.facebook.com/IGT.

SOURCE International Game Technology