LAS VEGAS, May 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific
Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the
"Company") is creating an inclusive global gaming industry as a
founding member of the All-In Diversity Project, a non-profit
organization creating tools to advance the industry's diversity,
inclusion and workplace equality.
"Gaming is evolving and growing more than ever, and it's crucial
that the industry embraces the diverse and unique people who
contribute to the gaming world," said Scientific Games Director of
Diversity and Inclusion, Katharine
Anderson. "Scientific Games is proud to be a founding
partner of this trailblazing project and celebrates the efforts
being made to create an inclusive environment with opportunities
for all."
As a founding member of the All-In Diversity Project, Scientific
Games will work collaboratively with additional partners to
determine diversity, equity and inclusion expectations and
standards for the gaming industry, while driving a conversation to
establish global standards.
Scientific Games will proudly participate in dialogue with other
members of the All-In Diversity Project, reference the benchmarks
created to track the industry's progress and reflect on its own
current state in order to enhance areas of diversity and
inclusion.
Through a variety of events, programs, and surveys conducted in
partnership with gaming industry operators and suppliers, the
All-In Diversity Project will be a central data resource and offer
impactful tools that create inclusive products, policies and
teams.
Kelly Kehn, co-founder of the
All-In Diversity Project, said, "It's fantastic to have Scientific
Games become a founding member of the All-In Diversity Project. We
are so proud to add an organization who doesn't just 'talk the
talk' but is proactively open to collaboration and discussion
around developing best practices which help to address key
challenges that we face not only in the gaming industry, but across
all industries."
About Scientific Games
Scientific Games
Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) is a world leader in gaming
entertainment offering the industry's broadest and most integrated
portfolio of game content, advanced systems, cutting-edge platforms
and professional services. The company is #1 in technology-based
gaming systems, digital real-money gaming and sports betting
platforms, casino table games and utility products and lottery
instant games, and a leading provider of games, systems and
services for casino, lottery and social gaming. 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 www.scientificgames.com.
Scientific Games Contact
Susan Cartwright
Vice President, Corporate Communications
susan.cartwright@scientificgames.com
+1 702-532-7981
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 February 28,
2019 (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.
About All-In Diversity Project
The All-In
Diversity Project is the industry's global resource for data
pertaining to diversity and inclusion. It collects data through
employee surveys and the All-Index — a standard index which is set
to be the definitive benchmarking tool for the gambling industry to
measure progress towards inclusion in the workplace. Its vision is
to shift the paradigm for inclusion through transparency,
measurability and actionable tactics. All-In Diversity Project has
launched its website and social media campaign and is now
registering participants for the All-Index survey. More information
can be found at allindiversityproject.com or by emailing
info@allindiversityproject.com.
All-In Diversity Contact
Kelly
Kehn
Co-founder
kelly@allindiversityproject.com
USA: +1-978-254-7982
UK: +44 (0) 7449 861900
Christina Thakor-Rankin
Co-founder
tina@1710gaming.co.uk
+44 (0) 7790 018935
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