LONDON, June 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC (IGT) (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary IGT
Global Services Limited (hereinafter "IGT") has signed an agreement
with Finnish lottery operator Veikkaus Oy to deliver IGT
PlayDigital's PlayRGS (remote game server) solution and PlayCasino
content.
"Veikkaus Oy is committed to engaging our players with a
variety of highly entertaining games across all channels. Through
IGT's PlayRGS solution, we can seamlessly provide best-in-class
digital content, including IGT's top-performing PlayCasino digital
game titles," said Olli
Sarekoski, Veikkaus Oy CEO. "This agreement
gives the lottery enhanced flexibility to offer our players the
games they want and ensures the sustainability and ongoing success
of our digital program."
"Veikkaus Oy is one of the world's most innovative and
sophisticated lotteries, and the introduction of our powerful
PlayRGS remote game server and player-tested PlayCasino digital
content will significantly enhance player
engagement," said Declan
Harkin, IGT Senior Vice President & COO,
International. "IGT's extensive experience in the
government-regulated digital gaming market will ensure the
continued growth of Veikkaus' digital program, generating funds for
good causes to benefit the people of Finland."
The agreement, which is for an initial term of four years with a
provision for possible one-year renewal periods after the initial
period, includes PlayRGS installation, maintenance, monitoring,
support, as well as access to the complete library of IGT
PlayCasino content and marketing support.
One of the most advanced cross-platform delivery systems on the
market, PlayRGS provides operators with the best premium game
content and plugs seamlessly into an existing back office. One
integration grants access to an extensive library of the world's
best-performing slots, table games, video poker, and instant win
games, making them instantly available to players where and when
they want to play: on desktop computers, mobile phones, and tablet
devices.
IGT PlayDigital's PlayRGS solution powers gaming sites around
the globe for both lottery and commercial customers. In addition to
Veikkaus, IGT supplies PlayRGS solutions to World Lottery
Association customers including Danske Spil in Denmark, Norsk Tipping in Norway, as well as Loto Québec and the British
Columbia Gaming Corporation in Canada.
IGT is established in the Nordic region as a valued digital
partner that successfully supports some of the industry's leading
government operators, including Veikkaus, Svenska Spel
in Sweden, and Norsk Tipping.
IGT also provides Veikkaus with its core lottery central system,
sports betting, PlayBingo (digital bingo), and land-based casino
games.
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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