LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Feb. 26,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games
Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the
"Company") has successfully integrated new, advanced core instant
ticket system technology with the gaming system provided by its
joint venture partner to support Lotterie Nazionali, S.r.l., the
operator of Gratta e Vinci in Italy, the world's largest instant game
lottery. The newly integrated system will power more than 60,000
retail points of sale. Since 2004, the Company has supplied
Lotterie Nazionali and its predecessor, Consorzio Lotterie
Nazionali, with instant ticket system technology.
Gratta e Vinci instant games launched in 2004 and the product
category grew to more than $10
billion in annual retail sales by 2018, a more than 23%
compound annual growth rate (La Fleur's Almanac). Scientific
Games also supplies the majority of instant games purchased by
players in the country of more than 60 million inhabitants.
Pat McHugh, Group Chief Executive
Lottery, for Scientific Games, said, "We're proud of our
long-standing relationship with Lotterie Nazionali, and excited to
provide our new instant ticket system technology in Italy. Our games and technology are
continually advancing with focus on responsibly maximizing lottery
returns to lottery beneficiaries."
Serving 150 lotteries in more than 50 countries worldwide,
Scientific Games is a leading provider of instant games, licensed
properties, lottery systems, digital platforms and games, mobile,
promotional and loyalty programs. The Company is the largest
lottery systems supplier in Europe
and its games generate more than 70% of lottery instant game retail
sales globally.
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About Scientific Games
Scientific Games
Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) is a world leader in entertainment
offering dynamic games, systems and services for casino, lottery,
social gaming, online gaming and sports betting. Scientific Games
offers the gaming industry's broadest and most integrated portfolio
of game content, advanced systems, cutting-edge platforms and
professional services. Committed to responsible
gaming, Scientific Games delivers what customers and players
value most: trusted security, engaging entertainment content,
operating efficiencies and innovative technology. For more
information, please visit scientificgames.com
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Company Contacts:
SG Lottery Communications:
Therese Minella, APR +1 770-825-4219
Director, Lottery Communications
therese.minella@scientificgames.com
Corporate Communications:
Susan Cartwright +1 702-532-7981
Vice President, Corporate Communications
susan.cartwright@scientificgames.com
Forward-Looking Statements
In this press release,
Scientific Games makes "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as
"will," "may," and "should." These statements are based upon
management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates and
are not guarantees of timing, future results or performance.
Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking
statements as predictions of future events. Actual results may
differ materially from those contemplated in these statements due
to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors, including
those factors described in our filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including Scientific Games'
current reports on Form 8-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its
latest annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on
February 18, 2020 (including under
the headings "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors").
Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made
and, except for Scientific Games' ongoing obligations under the
U.S. federal securities laws, Scientific Games undertakes no
obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements
whether as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise.
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