Slot giant IGT furloughing employees, reducing salaries

Multinational slot company International Game Technology on Wednesday became the latest gaming manufacturer to furlough employees as the company deals with the nationwide casino closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. In a brief statement, IGT said Wednesday it was taking “responsible actions” as the company deals with the “significant impact on many of IGT’s customers and markets we serve.” IGT said it as reducing the base salary for “senior leaders” and implemented “short-term furlough programs for certain employee groups.”

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