IGT Global Solutions deploying cashless lottery for Washington

PROVIDENCE – IGT Global Solutions Corp., a subsidiary of International Game Technology PLC, has extended its lottery gaming systems contract to provide cashless lottery technology for the Washington Lottery, the company announced.

In a statement, IGT Global Solutions Corp. said Washington will become the seventh U.S. state to leverage the cashless lottery solution. The contract extension will run through June 30, 2029.

With lottery vending machines accounting for 45% of Washington’s Lottery, IGT will install technology under the agreement to make 2,000 lottery self-service vending machines have cashless functionality. Players will be able to buy lottery products with debit cards on those machines at lottery retailers.

“IGT has a deep understanding for the growth-driving products and solutions Washington’s Lottery needs to help reach its business goals,” said Jay Gendron, IGT chief operating officer, Lottery, in a statement. “Since our current contract began in 2016, we have worked closely with the Lottery to increase its annual lottery sales by 37%, culminating in $950 million in total sales for the most recent fiscal year.”

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IGT Global Solutions has served as the primary lottery technology supplier to Washington’s Lottery since 1996. The gaming company also provides Washington’s Lottery with its central system, retail terminals, instant tickets and field services.

With more than 11,000 employees overall, International Game Technology PLC is headquartered in London and has offices in Providence, Rome and Las Vegas.

Susan Shalhoub is a PBN contributing writer.