INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporated  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  Nos.
2-754843,  2-91475,  33-20308,  33-27657,  33-69400,  33-63608  and  33-24605 of
International  Game Technology on Form S-8 of our report dated November 6, 2000,
appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of  International  Game  Technology
for the year ended September 30, 2000.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Reno, Nevada
November 6, 2000