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International Game Technology announced its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, $825 million principal amount of its Convertible Debentures due 2036 in a private offering.

International Game Technology Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirteen cents per share, payable on January 2, 2007 to shareholders of record on December 19, 2006.

The machine allows players to buy a certain number of video poker hands up front for a set price, unlike the conventional video poker machines that may provide fewer or more hands for the money, based on the luck of the play and the gambler's decision to return any winnings to play more hands.

News Brief: Slot machine makers are trying to increase the social aspect of slots by linking up machines so players can share payouts and the thrill of winning.

Playtech has agreed to acquire certain assets and undertaking of Tribeca Tables Europe Limited.

Despite a year in which slot machine sales seemed almost nonexistent, industry giant International Game Technology prospered.

Chartwell Technology Inc. and Parlay Entertainment Inc. report their intention to terminate the proposed business combination.

News Brief: So hungry is IGT for talented employees that it has donated $500,000 to the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Engineering to fund a computer game studies undergraduate degree program.

Wells-Gardner Electronics" entire family of LCDs have been approved for use in IGT machines by the leading independent third party regulatory agencies.

BingoTek has launched Microgaming’s brand new pay-to-play bingo network with the first licensee being Crazy Vegas bingo.

Gaming stocks ended a three-month downturn in their average daily prices during September, mainly due to greater consumer confidence nationally and a record-breaking gaming win by Nevada casinos in July.

Spin3 won the Best Gambling Company award at the first ever ME Awards, hosted by Mobile Entertainment magazie.

International Game Technology’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of thirteen cents ($0.13) per share, payable on October 23, 2006 to shareholders of record on October 9, 2006.

The launch of the official Manchester United online gaming site was recently announced following an agreement signed between Manchester United and Playtech's licensee Betfred.

Dynasty Gaming Inc. reports the signing of a master licensing and reseller agreement for its Mahjong Mania software with Microgaming, the world's largest supplier of poker and casino gaming software.