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IGT’s Whitney Houston Slots awards its largest jackpot of all time with a $1.5 million payout in Las Vegas
LONDON – May 14, 2025 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its Wheel of Fortune, Megabucks™, Powerbucks, and Whitney Houston Slots games awarded five life-changing jackpots in April.
Lucky slots players won the following million-dollar-plus jackpots last month:
The world’s first WAP jackpot system, Megabucks has been awarding life-changing jackpots since 1986. Wheel of Fortune slots have minted over 1,200 millionaires and awarded over $3.6 billion in jackpots since their launch in 1996. IGT Powerbucks slots have paid 65 jackpots of CA$1 million or more since their Canadian debut in 2016.
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IGT (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
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