LONDON, April 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT
Global Solutions Corporation (hereinafter "IGT"), signed a two-year
contract extension with the Tennessee Education Lottery
Corporation, extending its current contract to June, 2027. As part
of the agreement, IGT's PlayDigital team will replace another
vendor's entire loyalty solution and deliver comprehensive upgrades
to the Lottery's loyalty website and mobile app, providing a full
range of new player convenience features. The Lottery will also
receive its choice of either GameTouch™ 20 or GameTouch 28
self-service vending machines.
"IGT has been a trusted and reliable partner to the Tennessee
Education Lottery, helping us significantly grow our operation and
impact every step of the way since our inception in 2004," said
Rebecca Hargrove, Tennessee
Education Lottery Corporation President and CEO. "IGT
provides unprecedented lottery expertise, and we're excited to
leverage its digital lottery knowledge in the overhaul of our
loyalty website and mobile app, making them both more convenient
and appealing for players."
"As digital lottery supplier to more than 30 lotteries around
the world and first supplier to launch a mobile lottery app in the
U.S., IGT has a deep understanding of how multi-channel player
engagement and a sophisticated loyalty program can help lotteries
achieve their goals and differentiate their offerings," said
Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating
Officer, Lottery. "IGT is pleased to continue applying our
expertise in lottery content and platform technology to deliver
outstanding experiences for Tennessee Education Lottery
players."
Under the terms of the extension, IGT will upgrade the Lottery's
loyalty website where players can register for its VIP Rewards
Program. The website will include several of IGT's PlayLottery
loyalty features such as account registration, second chance
eligibility, and rewards club. Upgrades to the Lottery's mobile app
will include the same offerings as the website and a full range of
player convenience features allowing users to scan instant and draw
game tickets to see if they are winners, check jackpot amounts,
learn how to play lottery games, find the nearest retailer, and
view all Keno-To-Go drawings and instant ticket games.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences
for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming
Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a
wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation,
player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge
technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that
engage players and drive growth. 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 approximately 12,000 employees. For more information,
please visit www.igt.com.
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Phil
O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada +1 (401)
392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 3485475493; for
Italian media inquiries
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