IGT Drives Lottery Innovation for National Lottery in Malta via Two Long-Term Contracts
- IGT's extensive experience with leading lotteries makes them an ideal partner for re-establishing Malta's National Lottery. They have achieved significant sales growth for similar lotteries in the past.
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Company installed world-class lottery system and retail solutions; will support re-launch of instant ticket program in the market
Under the terms of an initial agreement, IGT's world-class lottery central system and retail solutions went live in July 2022, replacing a competitor's technology. IGT collaborated with National Lottery to introduce an additional draw day for LOTTO, the most traditional and successful game in
"IGT's extensive experience with achieving significant sales growth for leading lotteries such as National Lottery plc made it an ideal partner for re-establishing
"National Lottery plc and IGT had an ambitious, seven-month timeline to complete a comprehensive lottery system implementation and deploy new equipment throughout Maltese retailers," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery. "Nevertheless, IGT was up for the challenge. Our technology, along with new draw-based games and features, went live in record time and on schedule. We are now focused on working with the Lottery to inspire continued sales growth responsibly through innovative technology and compelling instant ticket content that engage players."
As the global lottery market leader, IGT is the primary technology provider to eight of the world's largest 10 lotteries and 16 of the world's top 25 lotteries. For more information, visit IGT.com and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines 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 jurisdictions around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
About National Lottery plc
National Lottery plc is a fully owned subsidiary of IZI Group plc, the largest land-based gaming operator in
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