Tag Archives: IGT

IGT seeks new financial lead as Alberto Fornaro ends CFO tenure

SBC News IGT seeks new financial lead as Alberto Fornaro ends CFO tenure

New York-listed gambling technology group International Game Technology Plc (IGT) has confirmed that senior executive Alberto Fornaro has chosen to end his tenure as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Fornaro will leave the management team on 31 January 2020 to ensure a smooth corporate transition. IGT’s board of directors has unanimously approved the appointment of Timothy Rishton, current Senior VP and Chief …

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Brazil finance ministry allows CAIXA to increase lottery ticket prices

SBC News Brazil finance ministry allows CAIXA to increase lottery ticket prices

Issuing a statement, SECAP – the planning department of Brazil’s Finance & Economic Ministry – has confirmed that it will allow national bank CAIXA to increase prices across its lottery products offering. Beginning 2020, CAIXA will be allowed to increase its ticket prices on its eight lottery products by an average of 28%. The update sees CAIXA implement its first ticket …

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IWG lands three-year instant win deal for Loterie Nationale

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Instant Win Gaming (IWG) will drive the next phase of online lottery growth in Belgium through an extension of its partnership with International Game Technology (IGT). Loterie Nationale, the country’s National Lottery, has handed IWG a three-year contract to deliver its instant win content following a competitive procurement process. The supplier will, therefore, be integrating its own Progressive Play Remote …

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SIS drives international expansion with Ian Baynes appointment

SBC News SIS drives international expansion with Ian Baynes appointment

Racing content and data provider Sports Information Services (SIS) has confirmed the appointment of Ian Baynes, who will drive the company’s international expansion strategy through his new role as Commercial Director.  In his new role, Baynes will be responsible for SIS’s Sales function, tasked with increasing the company’s international penetration and commercial revenues, as well as maximising opportunities with existing …

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Trustly Live: Bringing instant cashless payments to land-based gaming

Trustly Live

Land-based casinos can now offer cashless payments for casino chips in under a minute through Trustly Live, a brand new solution for land-based operators launched at this week’s Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. We spoke to Samuel Barrett, Trustly’s Director of Gaming, to find out more.  SBC Can you give us a brief bit of history behind the …

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IGT joins Steering Group developing ‘Code of Practice’ on workplace diversity

SBC News IGT joins Steering Group developing 'Code of Practice' on workplace diversity

New York-listed gambling technology group International Game Technology (IGT) has become the first industry incumbent to join the BSI Group’s ‘Workplace Code of Practice Steering Group’. Updating stakeholders, IGT confirms that it will collaborate with BSI the UK’s leading business standards association and industry workplace diversity and inclusion partner All-in Diversity Project (AIDP)  in developing the Steering Group’s directives. The …

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IGT recognised for commitment to diversity at Pride of Gaming Awards

SBC News IGT recognised for commitment to diversity at Pride of Gaming Awards

International Game Technology (IGT) was ‘honoured’ to be recognised for its commitment to workplace diversity and inclusivity at the inaugural Pride of Gaming Awards.  The award ceremony was created by CasinoBeats and aims to recognise both gaming industry professionals and groups whose work benefits society and improves the wider communities. “IGT recognizes that it is necessary to have a multicultural …

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All-In Diversity Project launches annual diversity survey

SBC News All-In Diversity Project launches annual diversity survey

Industry workplace diversity, inclusion and equality program The All-in Diversity Project has launched its second annual survey which will gather data to create its annual report, the All-Index.  The All-Index is used as a benchmark for diversity, inclusion and workplace equality across the gambling and iGaming industry, with over 50 firms now participating in the annual survey. Kelly Kehn, co-founder …

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Scientific Games lands Turkey National Lottery role

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According to an industry source, Scientific Games has been selected to exclusively supply its lottery instant games, Wave retailer terminals and instant ticket validation system to the consortium selected by the Turkey Wealth Fund to run the Turkey National Lottery. A joint venture (JV) between Italy’s Sisal and Turkish media giant Demirören Holding has secured the operating rights to the …

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