LONDON, Feb. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) has announced that its
subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited
(with International Game Technology PLC, hereinafter "IGT"),
has signed contracts with Norsk Tipping to provide interactive
casino and Instant Win game libraries and custom games through a
Remote Game Server (RGS) as part of a recent competitive
procurement process. Norsk Tipping, Norway's state lottery operator and a World
Lottery Association (WLA) member, has been a valued customer of
IGT, previously legacy GTECH, since 2013.
"Since the launch of Norsk Tipping's iGaming program in 2014,
IGT's compelling interactive content has contributed to its ongoing
success," said Åsne Havnelid, CEO, Norsk Tipping.
"Thanks to IGT's investment in its interactive solutions, we can
continue providing Norwegian players with unique games that they
enjoy built on the foundation of Responsible Gaming
principles."
"IGT's extensive experience across commercial iGaming has
helped to meet the specific needs of the traditional WLA markets,
and has enabled IGT to provide Norsk Tipping with a competitive,
customized iGaming portfolio," said Declan Harkin, Senior Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer, IGT International. "IGT was proud to play
an integral role in Norsk Tipping's historic iGaming program
launch, and this contract will further enhance their successful
program with additional entertaining game content."
The new contracts for the provision of games, which took effect
on Feb. 1, 2017, are for three years
with the option for an extension of one year. Related contracts for
the operation of games will have initial three year terms from the
date of regular operation and will be automatically renewed for one
year at a time until a maximum of eight years. IGT will provide
additional interactive casino and Instant Win content from its game
libraries, as well as new games created exclusively for the
regulated Norwegian market, through an RGS. IGT will also provide a
selection of games through its Nordic sub-supplier Magnet Gaming.
The games are expected to be deployed beginning in the second half
of 2017.
In a separate contract, executed in September 2016, IGT received a two-year extension
until March 2019 of its current
contract with Norsk Tipping dated November
2012 for the ongoing provision of the interactive gaming
platform.
IGT's extensive game libraries leverage the Company's experience
across multiple gaming verticals, including interactive and
land-based gaming, to help customers attract new players and retain
existing ones. The libraries feature a broad variety of themes and
features, enabling operators to select proven game styles for their
market while easily introducing new themes. IGT's libraries include
widely recognized licensed content, and offer cross-promotion and
advertising material to enhance player engagement.
Beginning in January 2014, Norsk
Tipping went live with its successful Instaspill portfolio
consisting of IGT iCasino, Instant Win, and Bingo titles, as well
as the platform supplied exclusively by IGT.
In addition to Norsk Tipping, IGT's Nordic WLA interactive
customers include Veikkaus in Finland and Svenska Spel in Sweden.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We enable players
to experience their favorite games across all channels and
regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to
Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium
content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer
intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology,
our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever
they decide to play. 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 over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit
www.IGT.com.
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