IGT’s DoubleDown Casino launches 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show Have a Little Fun Today' slots

(PRESS RELEASE) -- International Game Technology announced the launch of The Ellen DeGeneres Show Have a Little Fun Today Slots on the Company's DoubleDown Casino social gaming app. This marks the first time a current television talk show host has extended her brand into the growing social casino world. The Ellen DeGeneres Show Have a Little Fun Today Slots was developed by IGT and Ellen Digital Ventures, a business initiative created by Ellen DeGeneres and the Warner Bros. Television Group.

The game launched Friday, May 13, with Ellen introducing it in her show to positive results.

Inspired by IGT's popular namesake land-based casino game, The Ellen DeGeneres Show Have a Little Fun Today Slots captures the fun, humorous spirit of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in a free-to-play social game for desktop and mobile play.

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