Tag Archives: International Game Technology (IGT)

Australian B2B firms join NSW cashless gaming trials

NSW regulator hits Betr with record AU$210k fine for launch marketing

Four B2B gaming suppliers have been chosen by the New South Wales (NSW) government to participate in the next round of trials of cashless gaming across the state. Gaming Technologies Association (GTA) members Aristocrat Leisure, eBet, International Game Technology (IGT) and Light & Wonder will participate in the trial, which will see cashless gaming tested at 4,500 electronic gaming machines …

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IGT raises FY23 guidance as gaming and digital divisions drive Q2 revenue

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International Game Technology’s (IGT) Global Gaming and PlayDigital divisions have driven an impressive quarter for the company, prompting a readjustment of its full year trading projections. The London-based igaming, iLottery and betting solutions developer informed its NYSE investors that total group income for Q2 2023 had risen 3% to $1.06bn (Q2 2022: $1.02bn). This was driven largely by an increase …

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IGT and FDJ pen cross-border deal for France and Italy

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International Game Technology (IGT) and Française des Jeux (FDJ) have signed a cross-licencing agreement covering distribution of each companies’ einstant games. The agreement, penned between IGT’s IGT Global Services Limited and FDJ’s B2B arm, FDJ Gaming Solutions France (FGS), grants each firm access to the other’s einstant suite. For London-based multinational group IGT, the deal enables the firm to deliver …

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National Lottery legal battle renewed as IGT takes up the cause

National Lottery legal battle renewed as IGT takes up the cause

International Game Technology (IGT) has initiated legal action against the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), reviving the dispute over the National Lottery’s next 10-year contract. According to The Times, the Italian company, the technology partner of outgoing National Lottery steward Camelot, is appealing under European human rights laws, claiming that it has lost  ‘marketable goodwill’ to the transition as operator of …

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IGT hires Gil Rotem to coordinate growth of PlayCasino business

SBC News IGT hires Gil Rotem to coordinate growth of PlayCasino business

International Game Technology (IGT) has hired Gil Rotem to fill its vacancy of President of iGaming, with primary responsibility for the group’s igaming, poker and bingo businesses via the IGT PlayCasino unit. In his new position, Rotem has been tasked with coordinating the ongoing development and global expansion of IGT PlayCasino, having been active in the industry for nearly two …

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IGT announces ‘cornerstone’ Responsible Gaming Policy

SBC News IGT announces ‘cornerstone’ Responsible Gaming Policy

Highlighting responsible gambling as a ‘cornerstone’ of its commercial strategy, International Game Technology (IGT) has announced its global Responsible Gaming Policy. IGT – which reported a strong commercial performance in Q2 2021 – stated that the new policy has been launched in order to ‘transparently inform and educate all relevant stakeholders’ about the firm’s worldwide programmes and solutions promoting fair …

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IGT records 25% Q1 revenue growth following B2C sale

SBC News IGT records 25% Q1 revenue growth following B2C sale

International Game Technology (IGT) has reported revenue growth of 25% for Q1 2021, attributed to structural cost savings, continued player demand and the sale of its Italian B2C business to Gamenet Group. Overall group revenue rose to $1.01bn (2020: $814m). Although the figure still represents a 11.3% decrease from the $1.14 billion in 2019, the group remains hopeful that it …

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IGT ‘prudent on recovery’ as company absorbs H1 losses of $291m

IGT sheds Italian weight offloading Lottomatica B2C units to Gamenet SPA

International Game Technology (IGT) cited the ‘intense impact’ of casino and gaming hall closures on its business, as the New York-listed gambling technology group recorded H1 2020 operating losses of $291 million. Absorbing Q2 double-digit declines across its core business segments of lotteries, International, North America and Italy, IGT recorded a 48% decline in revenues, falling from $1.23 billion in …

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IGT secures major FanDuel retail sportsbook agreement

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International Game Technology (IGT) has secured its biggest US wagering partnership to date, becoming the lead sports betting and igaming platform provider for FanDuel Group’s retail sportsbook properties until September 2024. The deal sees IGT expand its existing platform arrangement with FanDuel, which to date has covered nine US regulated states since 2018’s repeal of PASPA laws, including FanDuel’s flagship …

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IGT secures long-term deal with Sazka

SBC News IGT secures long-term deal with Sazka

International Game Technology (IGT ) has confirmed that it has secured a long-term lottery technology agreement with Czech gambling conglomerate Sazka Group. As part of the partnership, IGT will provide technology products and services via an upgraded lottery central system, as well as its lottery terminals, digital lottery platform and associated content and services. Sazka will also gain access to …

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