LONDON, Oct. 10, 2017
/PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT")
(NYSE: IGT) is the first gaming supplier to achieve responsible
gaming accreditation for its land-based casino and lottery segments
from the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4). G4 aims to minimize
the impact of problem gambling by promoting a worldwide
accreditation program for operators and suppliers in the gaming
industry. This certification reinforces IGT's commitment to being a
responsible vendor, and demonstrates the effectiveness of the
responsible gaming technology solutions it provides to gaming
operators worldwide.
"IGT has successfully proven its commitment to responsible
gaming by integrating effective features in its products that
assist operators with minimizing harm and preventing problem
gambling," said Pieter
Remmers, a member of the G4 Board of
Directors. "We commend IGT for its leadership, and
congratulate the Company for being the first vendor to receive G4
accreditation for its land-based casino and lottery
segments."
"IGT partners with gaming operators around the world to
provide innovative technology and services, and it's our
responsibility to create solutions that help our customers protect
their players," said Renato
Ascoli, IGT CEO, North America Gaming and
Interactive. "IGT prides itself as an industry
pioneer, and the G4 certification allows us to transparently
demonstrate our leadership in this important topic."
To obtain certification, G4 independently assessed IGT and
confirmed that it complies with G4 requirements of providing
responsible gaming tools on gaming machines and systems in the form
of:
- Reality checks on the game screen
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- Time clocks
- Wager amounts
- Pop-up reminders for the amounts of time and money spent
- Session limits
- Responsible gaming information screens
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- Budget-setting suggestions
- Self-assessment test
- Treatment referrals
- Back-office monitoring
G4 comprises a group of international experts in the field of
problem gambling and responsible gaming, with members from
different parts of the world. They have many years of experience
working with the gambling industry worldwide to encourage
responsible gaming and minimize the harm caused by problem
gambling.
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
Interactive 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.
Contact:
Robert K. Vincent, Corporate
Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452; outside
U.S./Canada (401) 392-7452
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
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