Item 8.01. Other Events.

On May 4, 2009, International Game Technology issued a press release announcing its intention to offer, subject to market and other conditions, approximately $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its Convertible Notes due 2014 in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release dated May 4, 2009

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