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Wallingford, CT - April 27, 2005 - TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TACT) and IGT, a subsidiary of International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), today announced that they have received regulatory approval from the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) for TransAct's Epic 950™ in IGT's Game King™ Video and S2000 slot machines. TransAct Technologies is a leading producer of transaction-based printers for customers worldwide.

Jon D. Berkley, Senior Vice President of Global Gaming and Lottery for TransAct, said, "We are delighted that IGT has received NGCB approval for TransAct's Epic 950™ printer. The integration process with IGT has proceeded smoothly, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration to achieve approvals for the Epic950™ in the other jurisdictions worldwide."

About International Game Technology International Game Technology (www.IGT.com) is a global company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of computerized gaming machines and systems products.

About TransAct Technologies Incorporated TransAct (Nasdaq: TACT) designs, develops, manufactures and markets transaction-based printers under the Ithaca® name. In addition, the Company markets related consumables, spare parts and service. The Company's printers are used worldwide to provide receipts, tickets, coupons, register journals and other documents. TransAct focuses on two core markets: point-of-sale (POS) and banking, and gaming and lottery. TransAct sells its products to original equipment manufacturers, value-added resellers and selected distributors, as well as directly to end-users. The Company's product distribution spans across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean Islands and the South Pacific. For further information, visit TransAct's web site located at www.transact-tech.com.

FOR TransAct Technologies: Steve DeMartino, Chief Financial Officer, 203-269-1198 Ext. 6059 or David Pasquale, 646-536-7006, or Denise Roche, 646-536-7008, both with The Ruth Group

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