353944--11/26/2008--INTERNATIONAL_GAME

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New products require regulatory approval and may be subject to complex revenue recognition standards, which could materially affect our financial results. Our ability to operate in our existing markets or expand into new jurisdictions could be adversely affected by changing regulations or problems with obtaining or maintaining needed licenses or approvals. Slow growth in the establishment of new gaming jurisdictions or the number of new casinos and declines in the rate of replacement for existing gaming machines could limit or reduce our future profits. Demand for our products and the level of play of our products could be adversely affected by changes in player and operator preferences. Our business is vulnerable to changing economic conditions and current unfavorable economic conditions have and could continue to negatively impact the play levels of our participation games, our product sales, and our ability to collect outstanding receivables from our customers. A decline in interest rates causes an increase in our jackpot expense which could limit or reduce our future profits. Our success in the competitive gaming industry depends in large part on our ability to develop and manage frequent introductions of innovative products. Failure to attract, retain and motivate key employees may adversely affect our ability to compete. We may be unable to protect our IP. We may be subject to claims of IP infringement or invalidity and adverse outcomes of litigation could unfavorably affect our operating results. Our gaming machines and online operations may experience losses due to fraudulent activities. Our outstanding Senior Convertible Debentures subject us to additional risks. Our outstanding credit facility subjects us to financial covenants which may limit our flexibility. Investments and development financing loans could adversely impact liquidity or cause us to incur loan losses or record a charge to earnings if our investments become impaired. Current environmental laws and regulations, or those enacted in the future, could result in additional liabilities and costs. The risks related to operations outside of traditional US law could negatively affect our results.

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