Give, Scratch and Be Merry with Holiday Scratch Ticket Games from the
Texas Lottery
AUSIN, Texas (November 17, 2020)
The holiday season is just around the corner and the Texas Lottery is
offering its players the opportunity to give, scratch and be merry with five
new scratch ticket games. Each of this years holiday- themed games
features a unique look and playing experience to meet the desire of everyone on
the gift- giving list. These festive games range from $1 to $10 and offer more
than $88.8 million in total cash prizes.
The Texas Lottery is always
thrilled to celebrate the holiday season with our players through our holiday
scratch ticket games, said Gary Grief, executive director of the Texas
Lottery.
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While these games are popular
and make for an exciting gift, we want to remind our consumers that they should
only be purchased for individuals who are 18 years old or older.
Merry Magic is a shiny $10 game that
headlines the Texas Lotterys 2020 holiday scratch ticket suite with
chances to win a $100,000 top prize. The game features more than $39.4 million
in total cash prizes.
Holiday Bucks is the suites $5
game that features a sophisticated design with holographic elements. Each
scratch ticket in the game offers 20 chances to win cash prizes, including a
$50,000 top prize. More than
$24.7 million in total cash prizes
are available in the game.
The Texas Lotterys $3 holiday
game, Winter Words, is a words-themed, extended play game that features 12
games on every ticket with chances to win cash prizes, totaling $9.7 million,
including a $20,000 top prize.
For those looking for a
present-topper, Gifts Galore is a $2 game that features a whimsical look and
special sparkling holographic effects with 10 chances to win cash prizes,
including a $2,000 top prize. Gifts Galore offers more than $9.5 million in
total cash prizes.
With more than $5.5 million in total
cash prizes, Tic Tac Snow is a $1 stocking-stuffer that features a tic- tac-toe
play style and offers chances to win a $500 top prize.
All five games are available for
purchase at all Texas Lottery® retailers where scratch ticket games are
sold.
In FY 2020, the Texas Lottery set a
new record with $6.704 billion in sales, which resulted in a record total
contribution of $1.684 billion for public education and veterans services
in Texas.

About the Texas Lottery
Beginning with the first ticket sold
in 1992, the Texas Lottery has generated $31 billion in revenue for the state
and distributed $66 billion in prizes to lottery players. Since 1997, the Texas
Lottery has contributed
$25.9 billion to the Foundation
School Fund, which supports public education in Texas. As authorized by the
Texas Legislature, certain Texas Lottery revenues benefit state programs
including the Fund for Veterans Assistance. Since the first
veterans themed scratch ticket game was launched in 2009, the Texas
Lottery has contributed more than $145 million for programs supporting Texas
veterans.
The Texas Lottery provides several
entertaining games for lottery players including Powerball®, Mega
Millions®, Lotto Texas®, All or Nothing, Texas Two Step®,
Pick 3, Daily 4, Cash Five® and scratch ticket games. For
more information visit us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube or at
www.txlottery.org.
SOURCE: The Texas Lottery.
Successful Launch with AGLC Marks NPis Entry to Canadian Gaming
Market
LANSING, Michigan, November 17, 2020
/CNW/ NeoPollard Interactive LLC (NeoPollard Interactive or
NPi) is proud to announce its successful launch into the Canadian
market through its new agreement with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis
Commission (AGLC). Contracted as the operator of AGLCs
program, PlayAlberta.ca, NPi deployed its cutting-edge technology, a full suite
of managed services, and its top performing game content on September 30, 2020.
This complex deployment marks the
beginning of Albertas only regulated online gambling website. NPis
advanced NeoSphere platform fulfilled AGLCs vision to bring a world class
online gambling entertainment solution to Alberta, while ensuring flexibility
for the further evolution of AGLCs program.
PlayAlberta.ca is another way
AGLC is implementing its promise to generate revenues for the benefit of
Albertans, said Alain Maisonneuve, President and CEO of AGLC. AGLC
is excited to work with NPi and apply their vast experience as we provide a
regulated online gambling website that will offer players expanded
entertainment options with integrated responsible gambling features and
generate revenue to support valuable programs and services Albertans rely on
every day.
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NPi has also implemented a full
suite of managed services for AGLC ranging from revenue-generating activities
to enhancing the player experience. NPi is focused on a strong customer
experience, which includes Customer Engagement Marketing and NPis
Customer Support Centre, which provides real-time player support through phone,
chat, and email. Additionally, NPis Compliance service enhanced its
monitoring, reporting and data collection policies to comply with the rigorous
reporting requirements published by Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis
Centre of Canada (FINTRAC).
PlayAlberta.ca offers players a
range of digital content including casino style games, plus NPis
industry-leading eInstant games. Future offerings include lottery, a full
sportsbook, poker, bingo and live table games ensuring that
PlayAlberta.ca will maintain a competitive edge throughout its evolution. The
website also incorporates AGLCs GameSense responsible gambling program,
which offers players tools and resources to make healthy and informed gambling
choices.
NPi is delighted to celebrate
the launch of this exciting offering alongside our partners at AGLC, said
Liz Siver, General Manager, NeoPollard Interactive. NPis growth
into the broader North American market exhibits how committed we are to
providing the best and most profitable iLottery solutions. We look forward to
continuing to evolve PlayAlberta.ca in support of returning revenue to the
citizens of Alberta.
About NeoPollard Interactive
Born in the digital domain,
NeoPollard Interactive LLC (NPi) is an award-winning supplier of
best-in-class iLottery solutions to the North American lottery market. Serving
the largest share of U.S. lotteries that currently sell online, NPi helped
pioneer the successful introduction of iLottery in the U.S. and, is North
Americas proven partner of choice to enable regulated partners to design
and deploy complex gaming solutions in support of generating incremental
revenue for good causes through the online channel. NPi offers cutting-edge
technology, a full suite of managed services, and the industrys top
performing game content, as part of its innovative and comprehensive approach
to partnering for iLottery success. Jointly owned by Pollard Banknote Limited
and NeoGames S.à r.l.both globally recognized industry leaders
NPi powers the most profitable iLottery programs.
CONTACT:
Doug Pollard,
Co-Chief Executive
Officer,
Telephone: (204) 474-2323
E-mail: dpollard@pbl.ca
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Moti Malul
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 1-734-353-4275
E-mail:
moti.malul@neopollard.com
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Liz
Siver
General Manager
Telephone: 734-294-1695
E-mail:
liz.siver@neopollard.com
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SOURCE: Pollard Banknote
Limited.
Jumbo Interactive Signs Agreement with
Lotterywest
TOOWONG, Queensland (November 13,
2020) -- Leading internet online lottery business provider TMS Global Services
Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Jumbo Interactive
Limited (ASX:JIN) has today signed an Agreement with Lotterywest, the
Western Australian State Government-owned and operated lottery, to provide its
online software platform and services for up to the next 10 years. This follows
on from the binding Term Sheet signed and announced on 29 September 2020.
I am pleased that the
Lotterywest Agreement has now been signed on time and on terms as
anticipated, said Mr Mike Veverka, CEO of Jumbo.
This is a major achievement
for Jumbo securing our first government client setting up a solid long-term
partnership and providing strategic opportunities for Jumbo, he said.
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The key terms are as follows:
- Jumbo will receive a 9.5% service fee for every
customer transaction through a white label platform for the provision of the
software platform and associated operation, technical and customer support and
development services.
- The term is to be a three-year initial term with an
option of extension for a further three years followed by four years (3+3+4).
The extension options are at the absolute discretion of Lotterywest.
- Customer ownership will be transferred to
Lotterywest as soon as a customer opts into the new white label platform.
- Lotterywest will oversee the marketing strategy for
players while Jumbo will manage customer support on the white label platform on
behalf of Lotterywest. Jumbo will only be able to market to new or existing
customers as agreed with Lotterywest.
- Lotterywest has the option to transition white
label players to the Lotterywest website and app 12-months from the date of
go-live which is currently scheduled for late December 2020.
The Agreement includes customary
termination rights for service arrangements of this type permitting Lotterywest
to terminate the agreement immediately if, amongst other things, Jumbo
materially breaches its obligations.
This announcement was authorised for
release by the CEO and Executive Director, Mike Veverka.
For further information CONTACT:
- Media: Mike Veverka, CEO and
Executive Director, +61 7 3831 3705
- Investors/Analysts: Mike Veverka,
CEO and Executive Director, +61 7 3831 3705
About Jumbo Interactive
Jumbo is one of Australias
largest digital lottery retailers through its flagship service, Oz Lotteries
www.ozlotteries.com. Jumbo is powered by dual revenue streams as a leading
digital retailer of both national and charity lotteries (Reseller - B2C) and
developer and supplier of software platforms and provider of lottery services
to the lottery industry globally (SaaS B2B). We utilise the latest
technology to craft an engaging and entertaining experience for customers
across a range of digital platforms developed entirely in-house.
For more information about Jumbo
Interactive, please visit: www.jumbointeractive.com.
SOURCE: Jumbo Interactive Limited.
Ohio Lottery Awards Contract for Select 4 Instant Ticket
Vending Machines to Schafer Systems A Pollard Banknote
Company
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, November 16,
2020 /CNW/ Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (Pollard
Banknote) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Schafer Systems
(2018) Inc. (Schafer Systems), has been awarded a four-year
contract from the Ohio Lottery Commission (the Lottery) for
Electronic, Networked, and Self-Service Lottery Instant Ticket Vending
Machines. By awarding this contract, the Ohio Lottery Commission is the first
Lottery to deploy the Select 4 instant ticket self-service lottery
vending machines, only very recently made available by Schafer Systems.
Schafer Systems Select 4
instant ticket dispenser takes the best features of an Instant Ticket Vending
Machine (ITVM) and reduces its size, creating a product that facilitates sales
of the Lotterys instant tickets in multi-lane retail environments, as
well as in non-traditional retailers, such as bars, restaurants, and other
similar retailers that have not typically offered instant tickets.
Schafer Systems was pleased to
partner with its sister company Diamond Game to support the creation of this
brand new-to-market product, with Diamond Game providing ongoing software
development and support, as well as field service and product maintenance for
the Select 4 dispensers.
The compact unit offers the
familiarity of an ITVM with a fun, digital interface designed to grab
players attention. A digital touchscreen is positioned within the top of
the unit, offering eye-catching ticket graphics and user-friendly screen
prompts to guide self-serve purchases.
The unit, built to sit comfortably
on a bar top, shelf, or optional stand or similar surface, holds four bins
supporting 4 wide and between 2 to 12 long tickets, or a
combination thereof, with each bin holding up to 300 fan-folded tickets. The
exterior of the unit can be branded with the Lotterys logo and colors or
customized to incorporate any other design the Lottery envisions.
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We are thrilled to build
upon our successful partnership with the Ohio Lottery Commission by introducing
the Select 4 Instant Ticket Vending Machine, said Teresa
Immel, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing, Schafer Systems.
Retailers from across the state will benefit from the convenience and
added features offered by our Select 4 product. The customizable nature
of the Select 4 units allows us to work closely with the Lottery to
ensure its design and function maximizes impact at retail while meeting the
Lotterys specific needs.
The Ohio Lottery has contributed
more than $26 billion to education since 1974. For more information about the
Ohio Lottery and its contribution to education, visit:
www.ohiolottery.com/supportingeducation
About Schafer Systems
Schafer Systems was founded in 1986
in Adair, Iowa and has built business largely on creating innovative products
including lottery ticket dispensers and point of purchase displays for the
lottery industry. Serving over 60 clients domestically and internationally, the
company has a strong reputation for quality products and exceptional customer
service. With a focus on solutions to increase sales at the retail location for
the lottery industry, and on the development of innovative and
proprietary products, Schafer Systems is a lead and key partner to lotteries
for on-counter, in-counter, wall mounted, promotional products, mounting
fixtures, stands, as well as play stations and game centers in a variety of
sizes.
For More Information About Schafer
Systems, CONTACT:
Teresa Immel
Senior Director Sales &
Marketing
(641) 742-5133
E-mail: teresa.immel@ssi-ia.com
About Pollard Banknote
Pollard Banknote is a leading
lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high quality
instant ticket products, licensed games, Schafer Systems and Fastrak retail
merchandising solutions, and a full suite of digital offerings, ranging from
world-class mkodo game apps to comprehensive player engagement and iLottery
solutions, including strategic marketing and management services. The company
is a proven innovator and has decades of experience helping lotteries to
maximize player engagement, sales, and proceeds for good causes. Pollard
Banknote also provides pull-tab tickets, bingo paper, and its Diamond Game and
Oasis-branded electronic ticket machines to charitable and other gaming markets
in North America. Established in 1907, Pollard Banknote is owned
approximately 67.5% by the Pollard family and 32.5% by public shareholders, and
is publicly traded on the TSX (PBL). For more information, please visit our
website at www.pollardbanknote.com.
CONTACT:
Doug Pollard,
Co-Chief Executive
Officer,
Telephone: (204) 474-2323
E-mail: dpollard@pbl.ca
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John Pollard,
Co-Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: (204) 474-2323
E-mail: jpollard@pbl.ca
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Rob Rose,
Chief Financial Officer,
Telephone: (204) 474-2323
E-mail: rrose@pbl.ca |
SOURCE: Pollard Banknote
Limited.
Codere Redoubles Its Commitment to
Responsibility
SPAIN (November 18, 2020) -- Codere,
a leading multinational company in the private gaming sector, has updated its
Corporate Social Responsibility and Responsible Gaming Plan, with the aim of
collecting and unifying actions in the different markets and promoting them
through a strategic project, with which it aspires to improve its response to
the main expectations and social concerns regarding the industry.
To this end, the company has carried
out a meticulous listening and analysis exercise of the perspectives and
demands of its different interest groups, to prioritize them and define
positions and guidelines for action, in its desire to give an optimal response
to the market and minimize any adverse effect that its activity may have on
society.
Codere continues to evolve in
dialogue with the market, responding to its demands based on its pillars of
integrity and transparency. Our goal as a company is to create value,
sustainable and responsible.
To do this, we must connect with the
expectations of our audiences, and include their interest in the best possible
way in our processes. With this CSR Plan, we are taking a further step in our
responsible management with the aim of mitigating the main social concerns
regarding the industry and being leaders in promoting responsible gaming,
says the CEO of Grupo Codere, Vicente Di Loreto.
Top Global Concerns Regarding the
Gaming Industry
In order to detect the concerns
regarding the gaming industry of its main stakeholders, and give them a global
response, the company set up an Institutional Relations Committee headed by the
CEO of Grupo Codere, and made up of the first level of management.
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This committee, which will now be in
charge of the implementation and monitoring of the plan, has carried out an
exhaustive analysis over the last year, detecting the following issues as
priorities and establishing its position and action plan:
- Advertising regulation: a deficient regulation of
commercial gambling communications can lead to overexposure that undermines the
optimal protection of vulnerable groups - especially minors. The company
defends reasonable limitations to the advertising of gambling based on
objective criteria, whatever the nature of the operator (public or
private).
- Planning of gambling venues: Codere defends a
regulation that sorts out the installation of venues, their size and the types
of games that can be offered with the aim of rationally reducing the
incidence of problematic gambling, respecting the investments and
operations already established.
- Control of access to the game: Codere is radical
regarding the zero access of minors and self-prohibited, either through the
face-to-face channel or online. To this end, in addition to an exhaustive
compliance with current regulations, the company maintains a close
collaboration with public and private organizations to promote regulations that
allow the compliance with this objective.
- Management of vulnerable groups: the company
undertakes to permanently analyze and implement responsible gambling measures,
in order to guarantee the best protection for minors and users with problematic
behavior.
- The company's responsible gaming program is
structured based on the pillars of prevention, awareness, detection and
management of risky behavior.
- Image of the sector: misinformation about gambling
activity encourages the spread of prejudices and beliefs not supported by data,
which deteriorate the public image of the sector. Codere understands that it
must give light to the sector and help to dignify it, by promoting and
disseminating objective studies on the industry that reflect a faithful image
of it.
Our sector makes an important
social contribution in terms of job creation and tax contributions to the
public coffers. The data on the incidence of risky behaviors show that there is
not a generalized social problem in relation to the activity; while the figures
on demand reflect that there has been no growth in recent years.
But, rather a transformation of
consumer preferences in some markets, as may be the case in recent years of a
greater preference for sports betting or gambling online, explains
Bernardo Chena, regional manager of Codere Latam (excl. Mexico).
Alejandro Pascual, regional manager
of Codere Europe, adds that, despite the contribution of this sector, its
overexposure due to both, an increased advertising activity and the public
discourse, have contributed to generating a negative social perception, without
a scientific base, that we must mitigate from the industry, continuing our work
in the implementation of best responsible gaming practices and giving
visibility to what we do and what we are; a highly regulated, responsible
industry that attends to the entertainment needs of its customers.
Responsibility from
within
The responsibility of the company is
not limited to the external sphere but, extends to all sectors and groups
involved. For this reason, in this CSR Plan, the concerns of the workers have
also been prioritized, with the design of an internal action program based on
the values of the organization, which will encompass all Codere members.
On the other hand, the group's
collaborators will receive, as part of this Plan, a complete training program
in responsible gaming, so that each one can contribute in the best way, from
their responsibility, to the global objective of leading responsibility in the
gaming industry.
SOURCE: Grupo Codere.
IGT Wins Long-Term Nebraska Lottery Contract for Draw-Based and
Instant Games and Services
Company selected as
preferred vendor for up to 13 years following State's competitive procurement
process
LONDON, U.K. (Nov. 16, 2020) --
International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary,
IGT Global Solutions Corporation (hereinafter "IGT"), signed a seven-year base
contract with the Nebraska Lottery to serve as the primary vendor for its
instants and draw-based games and related services. IGT was selected as the
preferred bidder following the State's competitive procurement process.
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 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 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.
Under the terms of the contract, IGT
will upgrade the Lottery's draw-based central system to IGT's flexible Aurora
solution, and the Company will deliver its best-in-class terminal equipment at
approximately 1,200 retailer locations statewide. IGT will also provide
compelling and innovative instant ticket games and related services. The
contract runs through June 30, 2028 and allows for three two-year
extensions.
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"For more than 25 years, IGT's
professionalism, expertise, services and solutions have been key to the
Nebraska Lottery's efforts to maximize contributions to benefit the
environment, education, the Nebraska State Fair, and the Compulsive Gamblers
Assistance Fund," said Brian Rockey, Nebraska Lottery Director. "We are
very pleased to continue the trusted partnership we began with IGT in 1994, and
look forward to the products, technology, and concepts they will bring in the
future."
"IGT will leverage our decades of
lottery experience to deliver industry-leading solutions that will provide the
flexibility to help evolve, manage, and grow the Nebraska Lottery's sales now
and in the years ahead," said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer,
Lottery. "We look forward to continuing our longstanding partnership with
the Nebraska Lottery to provide proven technology and innovative games that
will engage players and drive sales growth."
The Nebraska Lottery will receive
IGT's Aurora Platform and Retailer Pro, IGT's fastest and most innovative
retailer-friendly draw-based lottery terminal. IGT will deliver its complete
instant game supply chain solution, Instant Advantage, which includes a
tailored and strategic approach to the way IGT will design and print instant
ticket games for the Lottery. Secure warehousing and distribution of instant
tickets to lottery retailers is also provided.
For more information about IGT,
visit igt.com. Follow IGT on Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter
at twitter.com/IGTnews, or watch IGT videos on YouTube at youtube.com/igt.
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 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 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest
standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately
11,000 employees. For more information, please visit
www.igt.com
CONTACT:
Phil OShaughnessy,
Global Communications,
toll free in U.S./Canada +1
(844) IGT-
7452; outside U.S./Canada +1
(401) 392-7452 |
Francesco Luti,
for Italian media
inquiries
T: +39 3485475493; |
James Hurley,
Investor Relations,
T: +1 (401) 392-7190 |
SOURCE: International Game
Technology PLC
Florida Lottery Reaches New Milestone Of $38 Billion in Contributions
to Education
TALLAHASSEE, Florida (November 12,
2020) The Florida Lottery announces today its latest transfer to the
states Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) has brought its
life-to-date education contributions to more than $38 billion over the past 32
years. Since the Lotterys inception, Floridas public schools have
received more than $20.3 billion, while colleges and universities have received
a combined total of more than $9.9 billion.
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Additionally, more than $6.8 billion
has been used to fund the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which has enabled
over 880,000 students to attend college since 1997.
We are thrilled to announce
this latest milestone in the Lotterys mission to enhance education in
Florida, said Florida Lottery Secretary John F. Davis. Each
time a player purchases a Lottery ticket they are helping students and schools
across our state excel. From the first day of kindergarten to college
graduation, and every day in between, these Lottery dollars are enhancing
education in Florida and helping students have brighter futures.
The benefits of these Lottery
dollars flow from community to community from the Panhandle to the Keys.
Since 1988, the Lottery has established itself as a committed and dependable
funding source for public education, contributing more than $1 billion annually
for the past 18 consecutive years while remaining one of the most efficiently
operated lotteries in the country.
ABOUT THE FLORIDA LOTTERY
The Florida Lottery is responsible
for contributing more than $38 billion to education and sending more than
880,000 students to college through the Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The
Florida Lottery reinvests 99 percent of its revenue back into Floridas
economy through prize payouts, commissions to more than 13,000 Lottery
retailers, and transfers to education. Since 1988, Florida Lottery games have
paid more than $72.5 billion in prizes and made nearly 3,000 people
millionaires. For more information, please visit
www.flalottery.com.
SOURCE: Florida Lottery.
Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Becomes GLMS' First
Regulating Member
LAUSANNE / TENNESSEE (November 12,
2020) -- The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) is pleased to announce
that the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (TEL) has become the latest
member of the international association dedicated to protecting the integrity
of sports wagering worldwide.
TEL becomes GLMS first
regulating member, under the revised Statutes of the association, and its first
US member. GLMS President, Ludovico Calvi states: We are honoured to
welcome the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation as our first US member,
paving the way for more US Lotteries joining GLMS for their sport integrity
services.
We value the admirable effort done
by TEL to create a sustainable betting regulatory framework, establishing
competitive market conditions while protecting the interests of
Tennesseans.
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TEL Corporation brings a unique US
footprint into the GLMS community of members and its membership shows a clear
commitment to promote transparent and socially responsible betting operations,
in line with the highest standards of sport betting integrity.
We look forward to working closely
with the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation with the objective of
protecting our core values and acting as a shield against global sport
corruption.
The GLMS Statutes were revised in
September 2020 following a written General Assembly of its members, during
which the membership took into consideration the changing nature of sports
betting and integrity worldwide.
Following the PASPA repeal in May
2018 and the legalisation of sports betting in many US States, certain US
Lotteries act as regulators, defining the circumstances under which sports
betting operators will be allowed to operate sports betting in their state.
Tennessee is evidence of the growing
sports betting market in the USA, with the unique twist of the TEL acting as a
regulator, not an operator, offering sports betting licences since mid 2020.
The TEL, as a semi-governmental organization, has raised more than $5.6 billion
for education in Tennessee since 2004.
The Tennessee Education
Lottery is proud to become a member of GLMS in our oversight role for the
licensing and regulation of online sports wagering in Tennessee, TEL
President and CEO Rebecca Paul Hargrove said.
Integrity is at the heart of
everything we do as we establish and support a responsible and competitive
sports wagering program. GLMSs position in the global marketplace will be
a critical asset to the TELs work to protect the customer, promote
fairness in sports and regulate this new industry in our state.
The insight and intelligence TEL
will bring to GLMS international membership will benefit jurisdictions
around the world and add tremendous value to safeguarding a culture of
integrity in an increasingly global sports wagering marketplace.
SOURCE: The Global Lottery
Monitoring System (GLMS).
GLI Welcomes High Five Games
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey (November 2020)
-- Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) welcomes High 5 Games (H5G) to
its growing roster of valued clients. GLI will support H5Gs independent
testing and cybersecurity auditing needs in regulated markets globally.
GLIs testing will include
H5Gs online and mobile games, remote gaming server (RGS), and Random
Number Generator (RNG), etc.
Additionally, GLIs sister
company Bulletproof, a GLI Company, is excited to be providing cybersecurity
auditing and consulting services for all regulated jurisdictions
internationally.
Weve been entertaining
players in New Jersey with great casino content, online since 2013 and on the
casino floor since 2002. As we zero in on a major expansion into a number of
other states across America, weve found the perfect partner in GLI. Their
expertise in development, testing, and security auditing will help us bring our
content and platform to every new regulated market in the United States
and beyond. Anthony Singer, CEO and founder, High 5 Games
High 5 Games has an exciting
growth trajectory. GLI is the only lab that is working with jurisdictions
worldwide both existing and emerging which will enable us to help
them not only meet, but exceed, their growth strategy. GLIs unique
position in the industry, the internal systems we have in place, and ability to
facilitate a submit once test for all regulated
jurisdictions approach will enable H5G to port their testing results across
highly regulated jurisdictions with greater ease. Salim Adatia,
Vice President Client Services North America, Gaming Laboratories
International (GLI).
SOURCE: Gaming Laboratories
International (GLI).
West Virginia Lottery Director Appointed Chairman of Lotto America
Product Group
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (November 12,
2020) -- West Virginia Lottery Director John Myers has been named chairman of
the Lotto America Product Group, the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL)
announced recently.
MUSL is a non-profit association
that assists its member lotteries in multi-jurisdictional game development.
There are currently 38 member lotteries in the organization.
Myers previously served as Vice
Chair of the group, and will serve a one-year term as chairman after earning
the appointment via nomination from the preceding chair, Rollo Redburn of the
Oklahoma Lottery (recently retired). The 13 lottery directors that serve on the
Lotto America Product Group then approved the nomination.
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The Lotto America Product
Group is a brain trust of the 13 U.S. lotteries that sell the game, MUSL
Executive Director J. Bret Toyne said. We are excited to have Mr. Myers
at the helm as the group looks for innovative ways to promote the product and
assist participating lotteries in raising money for good causes and
beneficiaries.
One of the biggest challenges facing
multi-jurisdictional draw games is relevancy, and with Myers at the helm, the
Lotto America Product Group will be looking for ideas and opportunities to
promote the game and build brand awareness. The group will also look for ways
to get players excited about the game despite a lower jackpot.
Lotto America launched in November
2017, shortly after Mega Millions raised in price point to $2 per play. Lotto
America is one of the few multi-jurisdictional draw games with a rolling
jackpot that is just $1 per play- a unique price point for a lotterys
draw game portfolio.
Lotto America is available to play
in 13 states, including West Virginia. To play, simply select five numbers
ranging from 1-52 on the red balls, and one number ranging from 1-10 for the
Lotto America Star Ball ®.
There are nine ways to win a prize
in Lotto America, and the Grand Prize is won by matching the first five numbers
in any order and matching the star ball. Tickets can be purchased at any West
Virginia Lottery retailer.
SOURCE: West Virginia Lottery.
IGT Selected in Public Tender to Provide Industry-Leading Digital
Games in Norway
IGT PlayDigital's
PlayCasino Content and Aggregation Services Strengthen Norsk Tipping's Game
Portfolio
LONDON, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that
IGT Global Services Limited (hereinafter "IGT") has been awarded a tender by
Norsk Tipping AS ("Norsk Tipping"), Norway's state lottery operator and World
Lottery Association member, to continue supplying its proprietary IGT
PlayCasino content, its PlayRGS digital gaming platform, and the IGT
Connect integration layer. As part of the award, which was the result of
a competitive public procurement, IGT will also continue supplying
best-in-class licensed third-party game content from sub-suppliers NetEnt Malta
Limited ("NetEnt") and ELKAB Studios AB ("Elk").
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 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 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.
"IGT PlayDigital's solutions
enable Norsk Tipping to provide its players with highly engaging online
content, including IGT's top-performing PlayCasino games," said Hans Erland
Ringsvold, Head of Gaming Operations at Norsk Tipping. "When we first
entered the iCasino market in 2014, IGT was our sole digital supplier, and
since then has been fundamental to our program's success. We're pleased to
continue this partnership by delivering IGT's and select third-party content to
our players."
"IGT's best-in-class titles and
seamless content aggregation technology ensure that Norsk Tipping can continue
to offer their players the widest and most popular selection of entertaining
digital games," said Enrico Drago, IGT Senior Vice President, PlayDigital.
"Adding IGT's and its sub-suppliers' growing stable of popular titles for
Norsk Tipping also furthers our goal of delivering unrivalled gaming
experiences that engage players."
IGT is one of three primary content
suppliers selected by Norsk Tipping as part of the public procurement. The
agreement, which allows IGT to offer content to Norsk Tipping over a period of
three years with an option for Norsk Tipping to extend for one year, is
effective in February 2021 and includes the provision of IGT's proprietary
PlayCasino games, in addition to supplying licensed NetEnt Group (including Red
Tiger Gaming) and Elk content. As part of the agreement, Norsk Tipping can
choose to keep games in operation for up to an additional four years after the
agreement has expired.
Norsk Tipping has been a valued IGT
customer since 2012, when IGT was selected as the sole supplier for the launch
of legal digital gaming in Norway. In 2017, IGT was again awarded a competitive
tender to provide Norsk Tipping with IGT proprietary PlayCasino content, as
well as licensed content from third-party sub-suppliers, and its PlayRGS
digital gaming platform and IGT Connect integration layer. IGT has also
supplied Norsk Tipping with its digital bingo platform since 2014, which was
re-awarded to IGT in a public tender in 2018.
IGT PlayDigital's PlayRGS solution
powers sites for more than 100 customers around the globe for both lottery and
commercial operators. In addition to Norsk Tipping, IGT supplies its PlayRGS
solution to World Lottery Association (WLA) customers in Europe including
Veikkaus in Finland, Svenska Spel in Sweden, Loterie Nationale in Belgium, and
Lottomatica in Italy, and provides PlayRGS content to Danske Spil in Denmark.
IGT also supplies PlayRGS to Lotto New Zealand and to Canadian members Loto
Québec, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, the British Columbia
Lottery Corporation, the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission, and
the Atlantic Lottery Corporation.
For more information, visit IGT.com,
or go to Facebook at facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter at
twitter.com/IGTnews, or watch IGT videos on YouTube at youtube.com/igt.
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 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 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest
standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately
11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
CONTACT:
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Global
Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452; outside U.S./Canada
+1 (401) 392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 3485475493; for
Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1
(401) 392-7190
Rhonda Whittaker, Global
Communications, +1 (506) 878-6471
SOURCE:
International Game Technology PLC.
International Betting Integrity Association and Swedish Online
Gambling Association Strengthen Betting Integrity
Cooperation
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (November 17,
2020) -- The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) and
Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), the Swedish trade association
for online gambling, have signed a partnership agreement which provides a
framework for cooperation between the two bodies.
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The memorandum of understanding
(MoU) will see the associations work together on projects of mutual
interest.
Future activity is expected to be
particularly focused on the challenges presented by recent regulatory changes
in Sweden and promoting effective betting and integrity provisions that also
maintain high levels of market oversight and consumer channelization.
A clean sport, free from
corruption, is of utmost importance for the gambling industry in Sweden. The
gambling industry is a victim when matches are fixed, and it is therefore
crucial to not only work hard, but to work together, against manipulation in
sports.
We are very pleased that we now
deepen our collaboration with IBIA in our joint goal; that sports betting shall
be fun, safe, transparent and honest says Gustaf Hoffstedt, secretary
general, BOS.
Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said:
IBIA members have faced a number of regulatory challenges in Sweden since
its opening and the betting product restrictions set to be introduced at the
start of 2021 will add further burdens, notably relative to unregulated
offshore operators.
We believe that those restrictions
will prove counterproductive and we hope that the Swedish authorities will take
an evidence-based approach and continually reassess their position on this
matter.
In the meantime, we will work with
our colleagues at BOS to do all we can to keep that market safe.
SOURCE: Swedish Trade Association
for Online Gambling (BOS).

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