LONDON, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it
successfully achieved responsible gaming accreditation by the
Global Gambling Guidance Group ("G4") for its IGT PlayDigital™
operations. IGT received G4 responsible gaming certification in
2017 for its land-based casino segment. This latest accreditation
makes IGT the first gaming supplier to be certified by G4 for both
its Digital and Gaming segments.
G4 aims to minimize the impact of problem gambling by promoting
a worldwide accreditation program for gaming industry operators and
suppliers. The G4 certification reinforces IGT's position as a
responsible vendor across business segments, and demonstrates the
effectiveness of the responsible gaming technology it provides to
gaming operators worldwide.
"IGT's gaming solutions are utilized by gaming operators
throughout the world, making it our responsibility to ensure that
we develop and deliver universal technologies and services to
assist our customers with protecting their players," said
Wendy Montgomery, IGT
Senior Vice President, Global Brand, Marketing, and
Communications. "We prioritize innovation
and are pleased that our gaming solutions continue to
be recognized for responsible gaming
excellence. Extending IGT's accolades with G4 to
include IGT PlayDigital reinforces our
company-wide leadership and commitment to this
important topic."
To maintain G4 certification, IGT was independently evaluated to
ensure that it exceeds industry standards for providing player
protection tools and responsible gaming information on its IGT
PlayDigital product platform. As part of G4's evaluation, IGT had
to demonstrate its responsible gaming commitment to research,
policy development, and employee training.
"I am happy and proud to certify IGT's PlayDigital operations
for the first time under the G4 umbrella," said Pieter Remmers, a member of the G4 Board of
Directors. "IGT shows us, once again, real commitment to
responsible gaming and corporate social responsibility by having
clear responsible gaming policies and guidelines, and by
implementing the latest responsible gaming features within its
products. We look forward to a longstanding relationship between
IGT and G4 and appreciate all that they do to maintain the
integrity of gaming globally."
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.
IGT Contacts:
Phil
O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada +1 (401)
392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 3485475493; for
Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
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licensors.
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