LONDON, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) ( NYSE: IGT) introduced at the moment that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, was chosen by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (“OLG”) following a aggressive procurement as the first expertise supplier of self-serve lottery terminals. This settlement marks the primary time that self-serve expertise is predicted to be obtainable to lottery gamers in Ontario. The contract will run till June 2027 and contains 10 further one-year contract extension choices. Subject to additional authorities approvals, terminals will start to be put in in retail areas in the second half of 2023.
“As OLG embarks on the next evolution of lottery play in Ontario, we will work with key partners like IGT to deliver responsible, secure and convenient access to player-favorite lottery games,” mentioned Duncan Hannay, OLG President and CEO. “The introduction of self-serve lottery technology throughout Ontario would allow us to continue to drive sales and maximize revenue for provincial priorities for the benefit of the people of Ontario.”
“IGT is excited to partner with OLG to responsibly enhance the player experience in Ontario with the debut of our self-serve lottery terminals,” mentioned Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery. “As the largest lottery in Canada, OLG consistently leads the charge in modernizing the player journey for its customers. IGT’s self-serve technology complements OLG’s goals for innovation and provides added convenience, functionality and unrivaled experiences for players.”
Under the phrases of the contract, IGT will present OLG with 1,400 GameContact™ 28 self-serve lottery terminals for deployment at lottery retailers throughout Ontario. The GameContact 28 terminals are constructed on greater than 30 years of expertise designing and deploying among the business’s most superior self-serve options. The terminals embrace accountable gaming performance and AODA-compliant accessibility options comparable to a pin pad and audio jack to improve comfort for all lottery gamers. Throughout the length of the contract, further self-serve terminals comparable to IGT’s GameContact Draw might also be put in.
In addition to the self-serve lottery terminals, IGT will present OLG with its OpenRetail terminal software program utility, ShowMaker multimedia content material creation and administration system, and retailer advisory providers.
As the worldwide lottery market chief, IGT is the first expertise supplier to eight of the world’s largest 10 lotteries and 16 of the world’s prime 25 lotteries. For extra data, go to IGT.com and comply with us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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IGT ( 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 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
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