LONDON, Sept. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) will showcase breakthrough
solutions to enhance the player experience and help lotteries take
advantage of growth opportunities for their business in its booth
themed "Transforming Play" at the North American Association
of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) Annual Conference,
Sept. 25-28, at the Huntington
Convention Center of Cleveland.
"In this game-changing year for the industry, lotteries have
the potential to offer more options for play than ever before,"
said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief
Operating Officer, Lottery. "At NASPL 2018, attendees can
see and experience the results of IGT's investment in
forward-looking platforms, content, and services to help lotteries
in any jurisdiction offer a more seamless play experience and open
a dialogue with new player demographics."
In response to consumers' growing expectations for the fun and
convenience of digital play, IGT will present:
- IGT PlayDigital interactive platform and solutions to
support lotteries in entering or expanding into the digital world ─
featuring the PlaySpot™ mobile solution to provide fun,
convenient, and secure digital play within any licensed retail
location, and a rich game and product portfolio to drive success in
a digitally connected world.
- PlayShot™ end-to-end sports betting solution, a complete
turnkey solution built with player insights and more than 350,000
hours of development to tailor this enterprise-class solution to
the U.S. market. From mobile and online to self-service betting and
traditional sportsbooks, PlayShot gives customers the power to
capture the potential of this emerging market.
In addition to new digital play solutions, IGT will feature:
- The launch of Big Money Spin, the exclusive new linked
program for Wheel of Fortune® ─ a player favorite that
continues to attract new audiences. Offering players a
once-in-a-lifetime experience, Big Money Spin is a fully supported
turnkey program, including a suite of customizable marketing
components and IGT's on-site, white-glove hosting of Grand Prize
packages to Los Angeles, where
players will experience the excitement of being on the set of the
iconic television show and have the chance to take home a
guaranteed $1 million prize at
multiple Big Money Spin events.
- Cash Pop™, the new draw game from FutureGame, IGT's
proprietary game development process. Cash Pop offers fun and
excitement, with multiple ways to play in one draw game. Players
can choose one digit to keep it simple, or play combinations for
more ways to win. Visit the IGT booth to see why 8 out of 10
players surveyed liked the game, and 92% said Cash Pop is easy to
play.
- GameTouch™ 20 and GameTouch™ Draw vending
machines to expand self-service and help lotteries position for
further expansion. GameTouch 20 is optimized for corporate chain
retailers. GameTouch Draw features a design and footprint that
suits social spaces such as bars and restaurants, enabling the sale
of draw games and keno in nontraditional retail locations.
- BizApps ─ A synchronized and flexible suite of
complementary tools that leverage consistent analytics across all
of a lottery's stakeholders, delivering rich, actionable insights
that drive sales. Developed using IGT's depth of experience
managing lotteries, retailer networks, and lottery sales forces in
jurisdictions around the world, the tools in the BizApps suite give
lotteries the power to better manage the activities that accelerate
growth.
- Experienced teams to support lotteries in optimizing
their game portfolio, gaining new player insights, improving sales
operations, maximizing revenue through retail relationships, and
more. IGT's teams are trusted partners for the full range of
lottery customer needs.
"Our goal is to support customers in taking an integrated,
flexible approach that maximizes every area of opportunity to grow
responsibly," said Gendron. "We welcome all attendees
to explore the latest IGT solutions to drive sales and manage their
business for ongoing growth in keeping with the rapid changes
taking place in the industry."
The NASPL 2018 program will feature a number of IGT
executives:
- Matthew Whalen, Senior Vice
President & Chief Technology Officer, Lottery, joins a
distinguished group of world lottery industry leaders as one of
five new inductees into the PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame for
2018. The induction ceremony will be held at 5:45 p.m. on
Wednesday, September 26, at the
Hilton Hotel, Hope Ballroom E. "I'm honored and grateful to be
included among those in the Hall of Fame, and to work in a dynamic
industry with so many devoted and talented people," said
Whalen. "I love the challenge of finding elegant
solutions to complex problems. I'm proud to have been a part of
some truly significant achievements in this business, and I believe
we are only scratching the surface of what we will ultimately be
able to achieve."
- Jay Gendron, Chief Operating
Officer, Lottery, will participate in the Associate Member
Panel Discussion in the General Session on Wednesday, September 26, from 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in Atrium Ballroom A/B of
the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
- Charles Cohen, Vice
President, IGT PlayDigital Sports Betting, and Paul Riley, Vice President, Innovation and
Lottery Transformation, will present on the topics of sports
betting and innovation during the General Session on Thursday, September 27, from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. in Atrium Ballroom A/B of the
Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.
Find IGT at Booth #100 at the Huntington Convention Center of
Cleveland for a closer look at
products and services to transform play and fuel lottery
growth.
For more information, visit IGT.com or go to
facebook.com/IGTLottery.
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 Digital
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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