IGT earnings top estimates on strong slot sales

Reuters reports that IGT - International Game Technology posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings on strong sales of replacement slot machines and sharply higher interactive revenues, sending its shares up 8 percent in after-hours trade.

According to Reuters, the slot machine company also provided a fiscal year 2013 forecast for adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $1.20 to $1.30 per share, which topped analyst estimates.