LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Jan. 14,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games
Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the
"Company") today announced that Lotto Brandenburg (the "Lottery")
has selected the Company to supply next-generation
WAVETM retail point-of-sale terminals and
software following a highly competitive procurement. The Lottery
also awarded Scientific Games a five-year contract for related
services, with the opportunity to extend the contract up to five
additional years. A longtime business partner to all 16 German
lotteries, Scientific Games has provided Lotto Brandenburg with
products and technology since 1996.
Scientific Games will provide Lotto Brandenburg with advanced
systems software, as well as a suite of 700
WAVE retail point-of-sale terminals to lottery
retailers across the northeast German state following a highly
competitive procurement.
"Scientific Games is a proven innovator of lottery point-of-sale
technology and continues to advance the lottery retail
environment," said Anja Bohms,
Managing Director for Lotto Brandenburg. "We chose the WAVE
terminals because they are built for the future, they are an
excellent overall technology fit for our retailers and the best
value for the Lottery."
To date, the Company has deployed nearly 80,000 WAVE
terminals globally. The next generation WAVE terminal
features a modernized revision of the classic sleek and ergonomic
WAVE design and delivers improved performance and
reliability. The new full high-definition touchscreen will provide
retailer's unparalleled clarity and touch response for ease of use
and speed-of-service. Additionally, the Company will supply a
number of terminals from Diebold
Nixdorf suitable for lower volume retailers.
"We're honored that Lotto Brandenburg selected Scientific Games
technology, and we believe retailers and players will be very
pleased with the overall retail experience," said Matthias Müller,
Managing Director for Germany for
Scientific Games. "The next generation WAVE offers the
combination of performance, compact design, and full HD
touchscreen."
"We are continually investing in technologies that innovate in
the lottery retail environment. Our WAVE technology and our
understanding of the German market have resulted in a great
solution for Lotto Brandenburg," said Pat
McHugh, Group Chief Executive, Lottery for Scientific Games.
"We look forward to continuing our very successful partnership with
Lotto Brandenburg with these new contracts."
The Company also provides Lotto Brandenburg with a lottery
central system, instant games and its world-leading instant game
management services.
Scientific Games provides games, technology and services to more
than 150 lotteries globally. The Company is the largest lottery
systems provider in Europe, and
the fastest growing lottery systems provider in the U.S.
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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 and uncertainties and other factors,
including those factors described in our filings with the SEC,
including the Company's 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 March 1, 2018
(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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