LONDON, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary, IGT
Global Solutions Corporation (hereinafter "IGT"), has signed a
contract extension with the Kentucky Lottery Corporation for five
years through July 9, 2026. The
Lottery is exercising its five one-year extension options in which
IGT will provide new self-service lottery vending machines and
updated technology.
"The Kentucky Lottery Corporation looks forward to continuing
the innovation and growth we have experienced with IGT since the
Lottery began in 1989," said Tom Delacenserie, Kentucky Lottery Corporation
President and CEO. "IGT's forward-thinking products and
solutions have delivered convenience to our retailers and players
for the last 30 years, and we're pleased to continue our
longstanding partnership in the years to come."
"IGT leads the global gaming industry by focusing our
innovations in content and platform technology that deliver an
outstanding player experience,"
said Jay Gendron, IGT
Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. "Through this contract
extension with the Kentucky Lottery Corporation, we will be adding
IGT's convenient cashless feature to existing self-service vending
machines to help the Lottery attract a new demographic of players
and maximize sales growth."
Under the terms of the extension, IGT will provide the Lottery
with additional 575 GameTouch™ 28 self-service vending machines and
equip approximately 1,400 total GameTouch 28, GameTouch™ 20, and
GameTouch™ Draw machines with cashless functionality that enables
players to use credit or debit cards to purchase lottery
products. In addition to these products, IGT provides the Kentucky
Lottery Corporation with facilities management, field service, call
center services, and marketing support.
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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U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452;
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