LAS VEGAS, June 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The legendary King of Rock and Roll returns to Canada as International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems technology, announces the first installation of the amazing Elvis The King® Multi-Level Progressives in Canada at the Fallsview Casino Resort, in Niagara Falls, Canada.

Adding star-studded appeal to Fallsview Casino Resort's floor, Elvis The King® video slots features chart-topping Elvis Presley hits that deliver top performing game content to new and life-long Elvis fans. Elvis also will headline the Casino Gaming Summit on June 11-13, 2012, in Niagara Falls, Canada. This new industry-leading game is part of IGT's extensive pop-culture portfolio of games being shown at the Canadian Gaming Summit, which continue to increase the entertainment value and overall experience on the casino floor.

"With the Elvis The King® slot machine we're introducing an exciting new experience to Fallsview Casino patrons, featuring one of the most famous artists of all time and the King of Rock and Roll," said David Flinn IGT executive director for Canada. "IGT is deeply committed to the Canadian market and we will continue to deliver the excitement and pop-culture hits that players know and love."

This new Elvis title is delivering entertainment on casino floors with performance of 1.5 to three times zone average along with rave reviews from operators and players. Elvis left a legacy of music and his library of greatest hits are showcased throughout the base and bonus games. The jukebox-inspired design delights players with five hip-shaking musical bonus options: The Song, Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog and Viva Las Vegas top the charts as players win big and enjoy their favorite Elvis® hit songs.

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