LAS VEGAS, Sept. 4 NV-IGT-REELdepth
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.
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looking" statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
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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
