Company will deliver premier instant ticket games to lottery players in Portugal
LONDON , Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE:IGT) today announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a three-year primary instant ticket printing and related services contract with longtime partner Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (“SCML”), Portugal’s national lottery. The contract was awarded following a competitive procurement.
Under the terms of the agreement, SCML will have access to IGT’s instant ticket content and innovations portfolio, including top-performing games. IGT will also provide SCML with marketing services including game development and analytics.
“IGT’s longtime partnership with SCML and extensive knowledge of the Portuguese market will enable us to work closely with the Lottery to offer world-class instant ticket games based on the local needs of its players,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery. “We are excited to deliver our diverse and innovative game content to the region, supporting continuous growth for SCML.”
In addition to providing instant ticket games and services, IGT has been the primary lottery technology partner to SCML since 2000, and delivers retail central system hardware, software, terminal maintenance and field services to the Lottery.
As the global lottery market leader, IGT is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lotteries in the U.S., eight of the world’s 10 largest lotteries and 16 of the world’s top 25 lotteries. For more information, visit IGT.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
About IGTIGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
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