LONDON, Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC (IGT) (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary
IGT Global Solutions Corporation (with International Game
Technology PLC, hereinafter "IGT"), has signed a six-year contract
extension with the Texas Lottery Commission ("Texas Lottery") to
continue printing instant tickets. The extension will run through
August 31, 2024.
IGT and the Texas Lottery have worked together to develop key
product strategies which have enhanced the Lottery's portfolio of
games and delivered increased sales. Texas was the first jurisdiction in the U.S.
to launch IGT's Super Ticket™, offering players the chance to play
multiple games on a single, oversized instant ticket. In
collaboration with the Texas Lottery, IGT also developed the
successful Loteria line at the $3,
$5, and $10 price points, with a $20 "Million Dollar Loteria" ticket scheduled to
launch in November.
"IGT and the Texas Lottery Commission have established a
valuable partnership since the Lottery's inception in 1992, and IGT
looks forward to furthering our longstanding relationship through
this contract extension," said Jay
Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery.
"Together with the Lottery, we will continue to deliver
innovative games to Texas Lottery players to help increase sales,
attract new players, and maximize contributions for education and
Veterans."
In addition to instant tickets, IGT provides the Texas Lottery
with lottery central systems, data center operations, field sales
organization, retail sales and support, warehouse and distribution,
call center, and marketing services.
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 more than 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.igt.com.
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