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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of report (date of earliest event reported):
February 5, 2003
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada 001-10684 88-0173041
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
9295 Prototype Drive, Reno, Nevada 89521
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(775) 448-7777
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On February 5, 2003, International Game Technology ("IGT") announced
the sale of additional debentures pursuant to the option granted to the initial
purchaser in connection with its previously announced sale of 30-year
zero-coupon senior convertible debentures, which closed on January 29, 2003. The
press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press release issued by IGT on February 5, 2003.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY
(Registrant)
Date: February 5, 2003 By: /s/ Maureen T. Mullarkey
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Name: Maureen T. Mullarkey
Its: Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer