LAS VEGAS, January 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - Transaction propels IGT into a leadership position within social gaming - Double Down is anticipated to contribute rapid user and revenue growth - Combination allows IGT to leverage Facebook distribution channel - Acquisition estimated to be accretive to IGT's fiscal year 2012 adjusted earnings International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), the 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, has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Double Down Interactive LLC - a leading online social gaming company and developer of the popular DoubleDown™ Casino found on Facebook. Launched in April 2010, the DoubleDown™ Casino is the world's largest virtual casino and one of the top 4 social media games in 2011 as rated by Facebook.