6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of July, 2019

Commission File Number 001-36906

INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

66 Seymour Street, Second Floor

London, W1H 5BT

United Kingdom

(Address of principal executive offices)

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International Game Technology PLC Announces Appointment of Dr. Samantha Ravich to Board of Directors

On July 31, 2019, International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) (“IGT”) announced the appointment of Dr. Samantha Ravich as an independent director to IGT’s board of directors effective July 30, 2019. Dr. Ravich was also appointed to IGT’s nominating and corporate governance committee.

Dr. Ravich is the Chair of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and its Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab; the Vice Chair of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board; a Commissioner on the Congressionally-mandated Cyberspace Solarium Commission; and a member of the Secretary of Energy’s Advisory Board. Dr. Ravich is also a managing partner at A2P, LLC and a Board Governor at GIA. Previously, among other roles, she served as Deputy National Security Advisor for Vice President Cheney. Dr. Ravich received her Ph.D. in Policy Analysis from the RAND Graduate School and her MCP/BSE from the University of Pennsylvania/Wharton School.

"Samantha’s extensive experience, and focus on cybersecurity, are welcome complements to the existing expertise of our board members," said Lorenzo Pellicioli, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of IGT. “We look forward to working with her.”

A copy of the news release relating to these matters is furnished herewith as follows:  

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	News Release “International Game Technology PLC Announces Appointment of Dr. Samantha Ravich to Board of Directors,” dated July 31, 2019

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	News Release “International Game Technology PLC Announces Appointment of Dr. Samantha Ravich to Board of Directors,” dated July 31, 2019

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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.

Date: July 31, 2019	INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC
	By:	/s/ Pierfrancesco Boccia
		Pierfrancesco Boccia
		Corporate Secretary

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EX-99.1

NEWS RELEASE

International Game Technology PLC Announces Appointment of Dr. Samantha Ravich to Board of Directors

LONDON, U.K. - July 31, 2019 - International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) (“IGT”) today announced the appointment of Dr. Samantha Ravich as an independent director to IGT’s board of directors effective July 30, 2019. Dr. Ravich was also appointed to IGT’s nominating and corporate governance committee.

Dr. Ravich is the Chair of the Center on Cyber and Technology Innovation at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and its Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab; the Vice Chair of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board; a Commissioner on the Congressionally-mandated Cyberspace Solarium Commission; and a member of the Secretary of Energy’s Advisory Board. Dr. Ravich is also a managing partner at A2P, LLC and a Board Governor at GIA. Previously, among other roles, she served as Deputy National Security Advisor for Vice President Cheney. Dr. Ravich received her Ph.D. in Policy Analysis from the RAND Graduate School and her MCP/BSE from the University of Pennsylvania/Wharton School.

"Samantha’s extensive experience, and focus on cybersecurity, are welcome complements to the existing expertise of our board members," said Lorenzo Pellicioli, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of IGT.“We look forward to working with her.”

About IGT

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Digital and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.IGT.com.

Contacts

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