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Leading gaming manufacturer IGT partners with HBO(R) on new slot machine based on the award-winning series from the networkRENO, Nev., Dec 04, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, Charlotte and Mr. Big are making their fabulous mark on casino floors in the new Sex and the City(TM) slot machine from IGT. The HBO television series that's become a pop culture phenomenon now wears the MegaJackpots(R) label, and has been accessorized with IGT's popular Multi-Level Progressives and MultiPLAY game functionality. Officially licensed by HBO Licensing & Retail, the Sex and the City(TM) slot machines are now available in Las Vegas and Reno, Nev., and will soon make their way into the hottest casinos across the country.

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The Sex and the City(TM) slot machine offers a chance at five progressive jackpots and four bonus games. With each bonus game, players will get to watch their favorite video clips, like "Hello, lover!" from the HBO series. Plus, Mr. Big himself talks players through the bonus games, cheers them on and congratulates them on their wins. This slot machine is packed with everyone's favorite things from the Sex and the City(R) series - right down to the music, the colors, the girls, the clothes - and of course, Mr. Big.

In addition, the Sex and the City(TM) slot theme uses MultiPLAY functionality, giving players the option of playing the game up to four times, simultaneously, with different outcomes on the same machine. MultiPLAY means more ways to win.

"We are excited about our partnership with IGT on the Sex and the City(TM) slot machine," said James Costos, vice president, HBO Licensing & Retail. "We made sure the game would resonate with fans by including iconic moments and quotes from the series, including everyone's favorite Carrie mantra that is repeated by devotees around the world - 'hello lover'."

To find out where to play the new Sex and the City(TM) slot machine, visit www.MegaJackpots.com/wheretoplay/satcmlp.

International Game Technology (www.IGT.com) is a global company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, and sales of computerized gaming machines and network systems products.

HBO Licensing & Retail officially licenses the HBO(R) brand for the development and merchandising of innovative product lines inspired by the network's award-winning programming. With products created around classic series like The Sopranos(R) and Sex and the City(R) to current hits like True Blood(R), Entourage(R) and Flight of the Conchords(SM), items including fashion apparel, jewelry, digital and CD soundtracks, books as well as exclusive, premium collections in partnership with upscale, designer brands are reflective of the popularity and originality of the programs and their mass appeal. Merchandise can be purchased in retail stores, at http://store.hbo.com, and at the groundbreaking HBO retail hub, the HBO Shop(R), located at 42nd and 6th Avenue in New York City. HBO Licensing & Retail products are also sold internationally across Europe, Asia and Australia.

Official HBO Licensed Product. A(C) 2009 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. HBO and related service marks and trademarks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc.

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