LONDON, Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that it
has been recertified by the World Lottery Association (WLA) for its
Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Certification
Framework. In addition, IGT successfully achieved an intermediate
assessment by the Global Gaming Guidance Group (G4) for its
Responsible Gaming accreditation. IGT was the first gaming supplier
in the industry to receive both the WLA and G4 certifications, in
2015 and 2017, respectively.
WLA and G4 aim to minimize the impact of problem gambling by
promoting a worldwide accreditation program for gaming industry
operators and suppliers. Both certifications reinforce IGT's
commitment to be a responsible vendor and demonstrate the
effectiveness of the responsible gaming technology it provides to
gaming operators worldwide.
"IGT provides innovative technology, solutions, and services,
and it's our responsibility to create solutions that help our
customers protect their
players," said Robert K.
Vincent, IGT Executive Vice President, Administrative
Services and External Relations. "IGT prides itself as an
industry pioneer, and these re-assessments help demonstrate our
leadership."
Following IGT's latest assessment, WLA Senior Corporate
Social Responsibility Manager Mélissa Azam said,
"Responsible gaming is clearly embedded into IGT's goals,
governance, and management process, and is a key component of its
corporate culture. The WLA fully supports the recertification and
congratulates IGT on its contribution to responsible
gaming."
A WLA-approved assessor, EY, conducted an informed, complete,
and impartial assessment of IGT's lottery and digital operations to
determine its WLA recertification. EY provided an independent
auditor's report on the alignment with the eight sections of the
WLA standards, including research, employee programs, product and
service development, remote gaming environment, advertising and
marketing communications, client awareness, stakeholder engagement,
and reporting.
To maintain G4 certification, IGT was independently assessed to
confirm that the company goes above the industry standards of
providing player protection tools and responsible gaming
information on gaming machines. G4 also requires vendors to make a
commitment to research, dedicated policies, and employee
training.
"G4 is proud to announce that after last year's initial G4
accreditation, IGT has also passed the intermediate audit of 2018,
which can only be achieved by showing a strong commitment to
continuous improvement," said Pieter Remmers, a member of the G4 Board of
Directors. "It is a true testimony to the dedication of IGT
and its employees at every level to working collaboratively on
corporate sustainability and responsible gaming."
IGT continues to reinforce its commitment to responsible gaming
in its lottery, digital, and gaming operations by adhering to eight
globally adopted Responsible Gaming Guidelines; working
collaboratively with its Responsible Gaming Working Group;
launching tailored employee e-learning courses on responsible
gaming and problem gambling; and continually updating and following
its global advertising and marketing communications Code of
Principles.
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:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
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