LONDON, May 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) today announced that IGT Global
Services Limited ("IGT") has signed a long-term contract with SAZKA
a.s. (hereinafter "SAZKA"), the market-leading operator of lottery
and betting games in the Czech
Republic, to provide technology products and services
through an upgraded lottery central system, next-generation lottery
terminals, a new digital lottery platform, and associated content
and services. The contract was effective as of March 31, 2020.
"SAZKA has been working with IGT in the Czech Republic for the past 27 years, and
building on this relationship is a positive reflection of SAZKA
Group's partnership with IGT in multiple European markets,"
said Robert Chvátal, SAZKA Group CEO. "We're looking
forward to leveraging these new solutions for enhanced growth,
ensuring that we continue to generate funds for youth sport in the
Czech Republic."
"We're excited to begin this new era in our successful
long-term relationship with SAZKA," said Declan Harkin, IGT Senior Vice President and
COO, International. "Our Aurora™ platform's exceptional
performance and reliability will ensure long-term innovation and
growth for the Lottery and drive player engagement, increasing
revenues to good causes and ultimately benefiting the people of the
Czech Republic."
As part of the contract, IGT will convert SAZKA's current IGT
lottery central system to its new high-performance,
high-reliability, and open Aurora lottery solution, which is
designed to meet all of the Lottery's needs today while enabling
them to respond rapidly to changing market conditions.
The upgrade includes BizApps, which offers enhanced business
intelligence and analytics tools aimed at maximizing sales growth,
and includes Order Wizard, a proactive, predictive ordering tool
that ensures best-selling scratch cards are sufficiently stocked at
the retailer, increasing sales while minimizing returns. IGT will
also replace SAZKA's 8,000 lottery terminals with its newest
terminals, including IGT's industry-leading, most-deployed, and
retailer-friendly draw-based lottery terminal, the Retailer
Pro.
The contract includes the opportunity to leverage IGT
PlayDigital™ PlayCommand platform, a solution that enables the
Lottery to oversee all areas of player engagement, anticipate new
customer and technological trends, strategically adapt the
operation to new opportunities, and provide advanced and flexible
responsible gaming features.
In addition, IGT will provide a range of technical services
including central lottery system operation, depot service, and
software and telecommunications maintenance services, as well as
game content and a suite of game design and marketing consulting
services.
SAZKA has been an IGT customer since 1993. In addition to its
central system, terminals, technical services, and digital lottery
technology, IGT provides the Lottery with its instant ticket
management and validation system and printing services. Share of
proceeds from the Lottery go to good causes, including youth sport
in the Czech Republic as well as
the country's Olympic Committee.
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 unrivalled 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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