Apollo Global among suitors for IGT's global gaming division- Bloomberg News

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A screen displays the ticker symbol for International Game Technology PLC, at the post where it is traded following it's launch on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

A screen displays the ticker symbol for International Game Technology PLC, (IGT) at the post where it is traded following it's launch on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange April 7, 2015. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights

Sept 13 (Reuters) - Private equity giant Apollo Global Management (APO.N) is among the potential suitors seeking to acquire International Game Technology's (IGT.N) global gaming division, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday.

IGT's gaming unit could fetch $4 billion to $5 billion in a sale, including debt, the report said, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Apollo Global did not immediately respond to a Reuters' request for comment and IGT could not be reached for comment.

UK-based IGT said in June that it was exploring strategic alternatives for its global gaming and PlayDigital segments, which includes, but is not limited to, a sale.

The two segments generated about $436 million in revenue in the first quarter of this financial year.

Reporting by Jose Joseph in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber and Subhranshu Sahu

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