IGT Continues Wheel of Fortune 30-Year Anniversary Celebration with EKG Slot Awards Best Cabinet

IGT Continues Wheel of Fortune 30-Year Anniversary Celebration with EKG Slot Awards Best Cabinet

IGT Wins Three EKG Awards Including Wheel of Fortune Trio's "Top Performing NEW Premium Cabinet"

LAS VEGAS - March 9, 2026 - IGT announced today that its 30^th anniversary celebration of Wheel of Fortune Slots continued at the 2026 EKG Slot Awards Show when its Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet won the coveted "Top Performing NEW Premium Cabinet" category. The EKG Slot Awards Show is a performance-based, annual program produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming ("EKG") that recognizes excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming industry.

"As we celebrate 30 years of Wheel of Fortune Slots, these EKG Awards represent the strength of IGT's content and capabilities as we focus on delivering industry-leading products and solutions to our customers," said Hector Fernandez, IGT Incoming CEO. "This is just one step in our global transformation as we continue to build a winning culture and position for growth."

IGT launched the Wheel of Fortune Trio cabinet in 2025 with the Wheel of Fortune Cash Link game. Famous for its oversized, 76-inch mechanical reel, three ultra-high-definition 49-inch portrait screen gaming machines and a 140-inch-tall video backdrop, the striking hardware has become a high-performing fixture on casino floors across North America.

IGT also won the following categories at the 2026 EKG Slot Awards Show:

• Top Performing NEW Video Poker/Keno Game - Major Multipliers Poker™
• Top Performing Game - EMEA - Money Gong™ Emperor

To learn more about the 30^th anniversary of IGT's Wheel of Fortune Slots visit www.IGTJackpots.com/WOF30 or follow IGT on LinkedIn.

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IGT is a leading global provider of gaming, digital and financial technology solutions, formed through the combination of International Game Technology PLC's Gaming & Digital Business and Everi Holdings Inc. IGT's offering spans gaming machines, game content and systems, iGaming, sports betting, cash access, loyalty and player engagement solutions, enabling it to deliver integrated, customer-centric experiences across land-based and digital environments. Organized into Gaming, Digital and FinTech business units, IGT drives innovation, efficiency and value for casino, digital and hospitality operators worldwide. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas.

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