IGT Wins Seven Awards at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show, Most of Any Gaming Industry Supplier

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IGT (NYSE: IGT) dominated the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show, securing seven awards across 25 categories - the highest number among gaming industry suppliers. The company's flagship Tiger and Dragon Cash on Reels game claimed two major awards: Top Performing NEW Premium Game and Most Innovative Land-Based Game.

Other winning categories included Top Performing 3rd Party IP Branded Game for Whitney Houston Slots, Top Performing Game – EMEA for Magic Treasures Dragon, and Top Performing NEW Video Poker/Keno Game for Mega Hot Poker. In the digital realm, IGT PlayDigital earned recognition as the Best Overall Supplier of Online Content, while their Blackjack Poker & Pairs Surrender won Top Performing NEW Online Table Game.

The EKG Slot Awards Show, produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, is an annual program that evaluates and recognizes excellence in casino slot game development based on performance metrics.

IGT Tiger and Dragon Cash on Reels game wins two coveted award categories, IGT PlayDigital named "Best Overall Supplier of Online Content"

LONDON, March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company was celebrated for its casino game design, performance and innovation by winning seven awards at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show. 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. IGT won the most awards of any gaming industry supplier, taking home trophies for seven of the program's 25 categories.

IGT won the following categories at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show:

• Top Performing NEW Premium Game: Tiger and Dragon™ Cash on Reels
• Most Innovative Land-Based Game: Tiger and Dragon Cash on Reels
• Top Performing 3rd Party IP Branded Game: Whitney Houston Slots
• Top Performing Game – EMEA: Magic Treasures™ Dragon
• Top Performing NEW Video Poker/Keno Game: Mega Hot Poker
• Top Performing NEW Online Table Game: Blackjack Poker & Pairs Surrender
• Best Overall Supplier of Online Content: IGT PlayDigital™

"IGT winning seven awards at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show is a significant achievement that speaks to our performance momentum across multiple product categories and the immense talent and dedication of IGT employees worldwide," said Nick Khin, IGT President, Global Gaming. "We look forward to continuing to help our customers benefit from these strong IGT themes in 2025 and beyond via follow-up games for Tiger and Dragon, Whitney Houston Slots, Magic Treasures and Mega Hot Poker."

"It was exciting to see IGT PlayDigital honored at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show in the most esteemed iGaming category, 'Best Overall Supplier of Online Content,' and recognized with the 'Top Performing NEW Online Table Game' award for Blackjack Poker & Pairs Surrender," said Gil Rotem, IGT PlayDigital President. "Developing and delivering market-leading content and performance tools is a cornerstone of IGT PlayDigital's strategy and I wish to congratulate the entire team on these remarkable accomplishments."

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About IGT
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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FAQ

How many awards did IGT win at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show?

IGT won seven awards out of 25 categories at the 2025 EKG Slot Awards Show, the most of any gaming industry supplier.

Which IGT game won multiple awards at the 2025 EKG Awards?

Tiger and Dragon Cash on Reels won two awards: Top Performing NEW Premium Game and Most Innovative Land-Based Game.

What recognition did IGT PlayDigital receive at the 2025 EKG Awards?

IGT PlayDigital won Best Overall Supplier of Online Content and Top Performing NEW Online Table Game for Blackjack Poker & Pairs Surrender.

Which IGT branded slot game won Top Performing 3rd Party IP award in 2025?

Whitney Houston Slots won the Top Performing 3rd Party IP Branded Game award.

What was IGT's winning game in the EMEA region for 2025?

Magic Treasures Dragon won the Top Performing Game – EMEA category.