PROVIDENCE – International Game Technology PLC’s subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corp., has signed a seven-year contract with the Virginia Lottery to provide lottery technology and services, following a competitive procurement process.
The contract will run through Oct. 21, 2024, and allows for two, three-year extension options.
“We are pleased to continue our partnership with the Virginia Lottery which has enjoyed six consecutive years of sales growth, with most recent annual sales reaching $1.84 billion,” Michael Chambrello, IGT CEO, North America Lottery, said in a statement. “The solutions and services we will deliver are founded on extensive Virginia player and retailer research and aligned with the lottery’s strategic objectives. We will continue to work with the lottery to bring them to the next level of growth, and help to maximize proceeds to support public education in the commonwealth.”
Paula Otto, Virginia Lottery executive director, said the new IGT terminals will hit the market in 2017.
“Helping our 5,350 retailers deliver a secure and convenient customer experience to Virginia consumers is a cornerstone of our strategy,” she said.
The Virginia Lottery will receive components of IGT’s Aurora platform through the contract.
For example, the Aurora Lottery Services Portal, an interactive website, will provide the tools independent and corporate retailers need to start, manage and grow their lottery business without being tied to a lottery terminal.
The Virginia Lottery also will receive 5,500 Altura Flex draw-based lottery terminals, and its communications network will be upgraded utilizing next-generation satellite technology.
In addition to the installation and maintenance of the central system, terminals and communications network, IGT will provide warehousing and distribution for instant tickets, field services and marketing support. The control room/operations is co-located
with the Virginia Lottery where both IGT and the lottery manage day-to-day operations.
