IGT sues Aristocrat and makes machine #2,000,000

[Brianzz]

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) today announced the filing of a patent infringement lawsuit against Aristocrat Leisure Limited of Australia and its U.S. Affiliate Aristocrat Technologies, Inc., (collectively "Aristocrat") in connection with the sale and distribution of Aristocrat's gaming devices, including particularly Aristocrat's Viridian WS slot machines. The lawsuit comes after failed attempts to resolve the IP disputes between Aristocrat and IGT.

The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. In the suit, IGT asserts that Aristocrat has willfully infringed and continues to infringe two patents directed to fundamental capabilities for authentication of gaming software:

   1. U.S. Patent 6,620,047 entitled "Electronic Gaming Apparatus Having Authentication Data Sets"; and
   2. U.S. Patent No. RE 39,370 entitled "Electronic Casino Gaming System with Improved Play Capacity, Authentication and Security."

"We filed this case because IGT's intellectual property is being knowingly and unfairly exploited by Aristocrat," said Robert C. Melendres, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at IGT. "IGT is the world's leading innovator and creator of intellectual property in the gaming industry."

About IGT

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com.

SOURCE IGT

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 15, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ --

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), a global leader in creating the major games that players love and the network systems that improve the player experience, today announced the production of the Company's 2 millionth slot machine.

"This important milestone represents where IGT has been and where we're going," said Eric Tom, IGT's chief operating officer. "We made the first video poker game, the first microprocessor-driven spinning reel game, and the first ever wide-area progressive jackpot game. And along with the millions of machines we've produced, our innovative ideas have changed the way the industry thinks about gaming--from the first game that rolled off the line almost 30 years ago to our 2 millionth game today."

The IGT production line started up in Reno, Nev. in the early 1980s producing the Company's first games including Fortune 1 Poker, Keno, M Slots and a number of mechanical reel games. Now, 2 million games later, the times have changed as one of the hottest video slots in the market today, Siberian Storm(TM), rolls off the line. This innovative game is a member of the IGT exclusive MultiWay Xtra(R) family and offers players up to 720 ways to win. Unique to games like Siberian Storm(TM) is the hexagonal reel interface and exciting game play that players love.

"It is an honor to be involved with the production of this 2 millionth game", said Matt LaBranch, IGT's senior vice president of Manufacturing Operations. "It signifies a tremendous accomplishment for our company, and celebrates all we do at IGT, day in and day out."

About IGT

International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at www.IGT.com.

SOURCE IGT

[PWRSTROKE]

Brian, K+ for the post.  B.

[stayouttadabunker]

What was their beef this time?
In fact , how many lawsuits are they involved in at the moment?

[Brianzz]

   1. U.S. Patent 6,620,047 entitled "Electronic Gaming Apparatus Having Authentication Data Sets"; and
   2. U.S. Patent No. RE 39,370 entitled "Electronic Casino Gaming System with Improved Play Capacity, Authentication and Security."

blah blah.. something that probably can't even be proven beyond the shadow of a doubt

[stayouttadabunker]

So, it's a frivoulous lawsuit then...figures.
the point of IGT ( "I Get Touchy") suing is probably more of a strategic corporate-bullying move?

[Brianzz]

Most likely, whine tits.. sales must be down this month 

[stayouttadabunker]

It's funny where they even figure out how to begin a lawsuit isn't it?
SOMEbody from IGT HAD to go out somehow and actually BUY an
Aristocrat machine, then get into it's inner workings to find this out?

or

They investigate machines by reading pending patents? I don't get it...
if they're such a "global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of
gaming machines and systems products" as they claim to be -
then what are they afraid of?

Definition of the term: "greedy bastards"...    think>>>"IGT"

                       









                   **Disclaimer**
"I don't believe a word that was said here....lol"

[reho33]

They make the best machines in the industry, hands down IMHO.