IGT Creates Mobile Player Convenience Apps for Rhode Island Lottery and Tennessee Lottery Corporation

LONDON, Oct. 7, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corporation (formerly known as GTECH Corporation) ("IGT") has developed new mobile player convenience apps. The Rhode Island Lottery and the Tennessee Lottery Corporation are now offering these apps to their players.

Each app is individually branded for the lotteries and gives players quick access to real-time lottery information including jackpot information, winning numbers, lottery retailer locations, instant games information, and details related to responsible gaming. Both apps also feature a "Check My Ticket" function that enables players to scan both instant tickets and draw tickets with their mobile devices, and check if they hold winning lottery tickets.

"As consumers' reliance on their mobile devices continues to grow, so does IGT's commitment to innovation in the mobile space," said Michael Chambrello, CEO of North America Lottery for IGT. "IGT is committed to ensuring that our customers have access to the most advanced lottery technologies for their players. The Rhode Island Lottery and the Tennessee Lottery Corporation are longtime IGT customers, and we are confident that their evolution in the mobile space with these convenience apps will help them maximize income for their states and enhance funding for good causes."

"The launch of Rhode Island Lottery's player convenience app is a reflection of our commitment to favorable player experiences that sustainably grow the program," said Gerald S. Aubin, Director of the Rhode Island Lottery. "This app also helps support our valued retail partners by putting helpful retailer location details and comprehensive Rhode Island Lottery information in the palm of players' hands anytime, anywhere."

"Given the soaring consumer reliance on smartphones for real-time information, we believe that Tennessee Lottery players will embrace all the conveniences of our new mobile app," said Rebecca Hargrove, President and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery Corporation. "Our player convenience app is an extension of our commitment to strengthening our lottery program and to delivering the very best player experiences at every touch point."

Both the Rhode Island Lottery app and the Tennessee Lottery Corporation app are free and accessible via the Apple Store on iTunes for iOS and via the Google Play Store for Android.

These apps join IGT's portfolio of interactive mobile solutions that serve state-run lotteries across the United States.

About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 13,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

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