International Game Technology - IGT STOCK NEWS

IGT (NYSE: IGT) has achieved an improved score in the 2024 S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) for the fifth consecutive year, demonstrating strong ESG performance. The company received an overall CSA score of 62 on December 6, 2024, an eight-point improvement from the previous year, including a perfect score in transparency and reporting.

As one of 70 companies evaluated in the casinos and gaming category, IGT's performance places it in the top decile of the industry. The company's Sustainable Play program focuses on four key pillars: valuing and protecting people, advancing responsibility, supporting communities, and fostering sustainable operations.

The CSA, established in 1999 in collaboration with Dow Jones Indices (now S&P Dow Jones Indices), serves as a global sustainability benchmark. It evaluates companies across 61 industries using approximately 20 financially relevant sustainability criteria, with scores ranging from 0-100 across economic, environmental, and social dimensions.

International Game Technology (IGT) has announced it will host a conference call and live webcast on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. EST to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results for the period ended December 31, 2024.

Participants can pre-register for the conference call through a provided link to receive a dial-in number and unique PIN. Additionally, a live, listen-only webcast will be available under the 'Events Calendar' section on IGT's Investor Relations website, with a replay option available after the call.

International Game Technology (IGT) has secured prestigious recognition at two major award programs during ICE Barcelona 2025. The company achieved the 'Lottery Product of the Year' award for its IGT LotteryLink™ solution at the International Gaming Awards, marking its third consecutive win in this category. The product was praised for revolutionizing in-store lottery ticket sales with its universal applicability and user-friendly features.

Additionally, IGT was named 'Best Diversity and Inclusion Employer' at the European Casino Awards for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting the company's commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace. Both awards were judged by panels of leading gaming industry professionals and experts.

Jay Gendron, IGT's Chief Operating Officer Global Lottery, emphasized the company's dedication to innovation in lottery solutions, while Brian Blake, Vice President of Talent, Culture & Inclusion, reinforced IGT's commitment to creating supportive work environments that prioritize employee growth and success.

IGT (NYSE:IGT) has secured a seven-year contract extension with LOTTO Thüringen in Germany to modernize their lottery system. The agreement involves deploying IGT's Aurora™ retail central system technology and software upgrades, with implementation scheduled for March 2026.

The Aurora platform, part of IGT's OMNIA™ omnichannel solution, will manage LOTTO Thüringen's transaction processing, game management, and back-office operations. The system offers intuitive applications, tools, and reporting capabilities designed to enhance lottery innovation and profitability.

IGT maintains its position as the global lottery market leader, serving as the primary technology provider to 26 of 46 U.S. lotteries, eight of the world's 10 largest lotteries, and 16 of the world's top 25 lotteries.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) has secured a significant 10-year contract with Luxembourg's Loterie Nationale through its subsidiary IGT Global Services The agreement involves deploying IGT's advanced OMNIA™ solution, including cloud-based iLottery system, remote game server, central gaming system upgrade, and new point-of-sale terminals.

The contract, awarded through European public procurement, extends through 2036 and builds on IGT's 20-year partnership with Loterie Nationale. The implementation includes updated Retailer Pro terminals, GameTouch™ and GameTouch™ Draw S2 self-service lottery vending machines. IGT's OMNIA platform offers integrated retail and digital lottery solutions with comprehensive reporting capabilities and responsible gaming features.

IGT maintains its position as the global lottery market leader, serving as the primary technology provider to 26 of 46 U.S. lotteries, 8 of the world's 10 largest lotteries, and 16 of the top 25 global lotteries.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) has maintained its AAA MSCI ESG rating for the second consecutive year, demonstrating its leadership in managing environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities. The company excelled particularly in governance, product safety and quality, carbon emissions, and labor management.

The MSCI ESG rating system evaluates companies on an AAA-CCC scale based on their exposure to ESG risks and risk management capabilities. IGT's achievement validates its Sustainable Play initiatives and commitment to protecting its workforce, advancing responsibility, supporting communities, and maintaining sustainable operations.

MSCI ESG Research provides comprehensive analysis of ESG-related business practices for thousands of companies worldwide, offering insights for institutional investors and contributing to the construction of MSCI ESG Indexes.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) has achieved recertification from the World Lottery Association (WLA) for its lottery and iLottery operations, specifically for WLA's Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Responsible Gaming Framework for Suppliers. The certification, aimed at minimizing problem gambling impact, was granted following a comprehensive assessment by Gambling Integrity Services across eight key areas: research, employee programs, product development, remote gaming environment, advertising, client awareness, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.

The recertification validates IGT's responsible gaming leadership and commitment to providing effective responsible gaming technologies to lottery customers globally. This achievement aligns with IGT's Sustainable Play program, where 'Advancing Responsibility' serves as a key pillar, demonstrating the company's dedication to operating with high integrity in protecting people, products, and processes.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) has become the first gaming industry supplier to receive the Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP) Ready accreditation from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) for its iLottery operations. The iCAP Ready program is designed specifically for gaming suppliers committed to maintaining responsible gaming standards across their products and services.

The accreditation process involved an independent audit of IGT's responsible gaming policies and practices, followed by a third-party compliance assessment on behalf of NCPG. The certification ensures that IGT's responsible gaming framework meets iCAP Ready's objectives of consumer protection and safer gambling practices.

The program utilizes best practices from the Internet Responsible Gambling Standards, requiring suppliers to implement and maintain responsible gambling policies, provide effective staff training, and offer comprehensive player support tools.

IGT (NYSE: IGT) announced its showcase lineup for ICE Barcelona 2025, featuring over 150 unique gaming products. The highlight is the international debut of Tiger and Dragon™, a multi-level progressive game that maintains approximately 3x zone and house average performance. Named 'Best Slot Product' in the 2025 GGB Gaming & Technology Awards, it will be displayed on the PeakCurve™49 cabinet.

The company is introducing localized content including IGT UNITE™ multi-game bundles for Eastern Europe, featuring Magic Treasures™ and Egyptian Link™ games. For the Spanish market, IGT presents Diamond Mania™, specifically designed for the 'Salones Espana' Sector. The event will also showcase the new Sierra™27 cabinet and enhanced IGT GameAce™ electronic table games solution, including a new synchronized auto roulette offering and Wheel of Fortune branded content.