IGT Signs Cross-Licensing Agreement With Aruze Gaming

LONDON, April 5, 2017

"This cross-licensing agreement with Aruze Gaming continues IGT's positive momentum toward investing in the growth of the gaming industry while protecting our intellectual property," said Michael Prescott, IGT Senior Vice President and General Counsel, North America Gaming & Interactive. "We are very pleased that IGT's patented game features have inspired a significant amount of licensing interest from such a diverse range of gaming companies."

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