IGT Strengthens Partnership with La Française des Jeux via Three-Year Contract to Launch Innovative Instant Tickets
IGT Global Solutions , a subsidiary of International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT), has signed a three-year contract with La Française des Jeux (FDJ), the French National Lottery operator, to deliver innovative instant ticket games. The contract was awarded after a competitive procurement process and builds on a longstanding partnership between IGT and FDJ.
Key aspects of the agreement include:
- Access to IGT's full suite of instant ticket games, including Infinity Instants™
- Focus on responsible and sustainable business practices
- Alignment with FDJ's business goals and sustainability priorities
IGT has been FDJ's primary lottery central system supplier since 2000, providing central system hardware, instant ticket vending machines, and ongoing technology support.
IGT Global Solutions, una sussidiaria di International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT), ha firmato un contratto triennale con La Française des Jeux (FDJ), l'operatore della Lotteria Nazionale Francese, per fornire giochi di biglietti istantanei innovativi. Il contratto è stato assegnato dopo un processo di gara competitivo e si basa su una partnership di lunga data tra IGT e FDJ.
Gli aspetti chiave dell'accordo includono:
- Accesso all'intera gamma di giochi di biglietti istantanei di IGT, compresi Infinity Instants™
- Focus su pratiche commerciali responsabili e sostenibili
- Allineamento con gli obiettivi aziendali e le priorità di sostenibilità di FDJ
IGT è il fornitore principale del sistema centrale della lotteria per FDJ dal 2000, fornendo hardware del sistema centrale, macchine per la vendita di biglietti istantanei e supporto tecnologico continuo.
IGT Global Solutions, una subsidiaria de International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT), ha firmado un contrato de tres años con La Française des Jeux (FDJ), el operador de la Lotería Nacional Francesa, para proporcionar juegos de boletos instantáneos innovadores. El contrato se otorgó después de un proceso de adquisición competitivo y se basa en una asociación de larga data entre IGT y FDJ.
Los aspectos clave del acuerdo incluyen:
- Acceso a la gama completa de juegos de boletos instantáneos de IGT, incluidos Infinity Instants™
- Enfoque en prácticas comerciales responsables y sostenibles
- Alineación con los objetivos comerciales y prioridades de sostenibilidad de FDJ
IGT ha sido el proveedor principal del sistema central de lotería para FDJ desde 2000, proporcionando hardware del sistema central, máquinas expendedoras de boletos instantáneos y soporte tecnológico continuo.
IGT 글로벌 솔루션(IGT Global Solutions)은 국제 게임 기술 PLC(International Game Technology PLC)(NYSE:IGT)의 자회사로서, 프랑스 국가 복권 운영자 라 프랑세즈 데 게임(La Française des Jeux, FDJ)과 3년 계약을 체결하여 혁신적인 즉석 복권 게임을 제공하게 되었습니다. 이 계약은 경쟁 입찰 프로세스 후에 수여되었으며, IGT와 FDJ 간의 오랜 파트너십을 기반으로 하고 있습니다.
계약의 주요 내용은 다음과 같습니다:
- IGT의 전체 즉석 복권 게임 범위에 대한 접근, 포함 Infinity Instants™
- 책임 있고 지속 가능한 비즈니스 관행에 대한 집중
- FDJ의 비즈니스 목표 및 지속 가능성 우선 순위와의 일치
IGT는 2000년부터 FDJ의 주요 복권 중앙 시스템 공급업체로, 중앙 시스템 하드웨어, 즉석 복권 판매기 및 지속적인 기술 지원을 제공하고 있습니다.
IGT Global Solutions, une filiale d'International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT), a signé un contrat de trois ans avec La Française des Jeux (FDJ), l'opérateur de la loterie nationale française, pour fournir des jeux de tickets instantanés innovants. Le contrat a été attribué à l'issue d'un processus d'appel d'offres concurrentiel et repose sur un partenariat de longue date entre IGT et FDJ.
Les aspects clés de l'accord incluent :
- Accès à l'ensemble de la gamme de jeux de tickets instantanés d'IGT, y compris Infinity Instants™
- Accent sur les pratiques commerciales responsables et durables
- Alignement avec les objectifs commerciaux et les priorités de durabilité de la FDJ
IGT est le principal fournisseur du système central de loterie pour la FDJ depuis 2000, fournissant du matériel pour le système central, des machines de vente de tickets instantanés et un support technologique continu.
IGT Global Solutions, eine Tochtergesellschaft der International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT), hat einen Dreijahresvertrag mit La Française des Jeux (FDJ), dem Betreiber der französischen Nationallotterie, unterzeichnet, um innovativen Sofortlotteriespiele anzubieten. Der Vertrag wurde nach einem wettbewerblichen Ausschreibungsverfahren vergeben und baut auf einer langjährigen Partnerschaft zwischen IGT und FDJ auf.
Wichtige Aspekte des Vertrags umfassen:
- Zugang zu IGTs vollständigem Portfolio an Sofortlotteriespielen, einschließlich Infinity Instants™
- Fokus auf verantwortungsvolle und nachhaltige Geschäftspraktiken
- Ausrichtung an den Geschäftszielen und Nachhaltigkeitsprioritäten von FDJ
IGT ist seit 2000 der Hauptlieferant des zentralen Lotteriesystems für FDJ und bietet Hardware für das zentrale System, Verkaufsautomaten für Sofortlotterien und kontinuierliche technische Unterstützung.
- Secured a three-year contract with La Française des Jeux, one of the world's largest lotteries
- Strengthened longstanding partnership with FDJ
- Provides FDJ access to IGT's full suite of instant ticket games, including Infinity Instants™
- Aligns with FDJ's business goals and sustainability priorities
- Continues as FDJ's primary lottery central system supplier since 2000
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Insights
This contract renewal with FDJ, one of the world's largest lotteries, is a positive development for IGT. While the financial terms are not disclosed, the three-year duration provides revenue stability and reinforces IGT's position in the global lottery market. The contract's focus on innovative instant ticket games, including the Infinity Instants™ platform, suggests potential for growth in this segment.
IGT's emphasis on sustainable practices aligning with FDJ's goals demonstrates adaptability to evolving market demands, which could be a competitive advantage. The continuation of IGT's role as FDJ's primary lottery central system supplier since 2000 indicates a strong, long-term partnership that extends beyond instant tickets.
For investors, this contract reinforces IGT's market leadership, with the company serving 26 of 46 U.S. lotteries and 8 of the world's 10 largest lotteries. While the immediate financial impact may be , the contract strengthens IGT's competitive position and supports long-term growth prospects in the lottery sector.
The renewal of IGT's contract with FDJ highlights several key market trends in the lottery industry. First, there's an increasing emphasis on innovation in instant ticket games, as evidenced by the inclusion of IGT's Infinity Instants™ platform. This suggests a shift towards more engaging and flexible game designs to attract and retain players.
Secondly, the focus on sustainability and responsible business practices is becoming a critical factor in procurement decisions. IGT's alignment with FDJ's sustainability goals, including the use of FSC-certified paper and non-toxic inks, reflects a broader industry trend towards environmentally conscious operations.
The contract also underscores the importance of comprehensive service offerings in the lottery sector. IGT's ability to provide not just instant tickets but also central systems, hardware and ongoing support likely contributed to the contract renewal. This integrated approach could be a key differentiator in future market competitions.
Company to deliver top-performing instant ticket games to one of the world's largest lotteries
An important element in IGT securing the FDJ contract was IGT's dedication to responsible business practices across its global operations which are in alignment with FDJ's business goals and sustainability priorities. These practices include sourcing paper from FSC-certified suppliers, using non-toxic inks and coatings and implementing processes designed to reduce emissions, ensuring environmentally conscious production without compromising innovation or quality of the tickets.
"In renewing our instant ticket contract for the coming three years, we were extremely interested in securing a partner who understands our business ambitions and shares our commitment to social and environmental responsibility," said Patrick Buffard, Chief French Lottery and Retail Sports Betting Business Unit Officer.
"IGT has established a strong understanding of FDJ's goals, and a keen awareness of its growth opportunities and sustainability commitments throughout our decades-long partnership," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery. "IGT's new three-year instant ticket printing contract with FDJ enables us to continue our collaboration, by leveraging our state-of-the-art printing facility and diverse game portfolio to meet FDJ's needs. We are committed to extending FDJ's business success with our compelling instant ticket games and strong focus on Sustainable Play™."
Under the terms of the agreement, FDJ will have access to IGT's full suite of engaging instant ticket games, including its revolutionary Infinity Instants™ games, IGT's digital instant ticket printing platform that provides unprecedented flexibility in the design, production, and marketing of instant games. IGT and FDJ will continue providing innovative player experiences, supported by responsible and sustainable business practices.
In addition to supplying instant tickets, IGT has served as the primary lottery central system supplier to FDJ since 2000 and provides FDJ with its central system hardware, instant ticket vending machines, and ongoing technology support and maintenance.
As the global lottery market leader, IGT is the primary technology provider to 26 of the 46 lotteries in the
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