LONDON, March 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced the achievement
of the Internet Responsible Gambling Compliance Assessment Program
(iCAP) re-certification. IGT was commended for its commitment to
responsible gaming and player protection, as well as its wide range
of employee training courses.
This re-certification continues IGT's iCAP certification first
received in February 2016. The iCAP
certification provides assurance to operators and consumers that
IGT's business-to-consumer (B2C) websites and IGT platforms offered
in the business-to-business (B2B) market are compliant with the
Internet Responsible Gambling Standards (IRGS). In 2012, the
National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) developed the IRGS,
which are the highest standards for online responsible gaming in
the U.S., meeting or exceeding the existing online regulations
adhered to by jurisdictions around the world.
"Responsible Gaming is at the core of every IGT
decision," said Giuseppe Portoricco, Vice President of
Player Account Platforms and iLottery at IGT. "Whether it is
an interactive game or a new technology solution, we are guided by
this principle. Our goal is to always promote responsible play
while creating a fun player experience. iCAP is helping IGT achieve
this objective."
IGT applied for iCAP re-certification at the beginning of
February 2017. The application
verified the effectiveness of the technology solutions and tools
IGT provides on its remote gaming platforms to monitor players'
behavior and assess any potential excessive or illegal gaming
activities.
To obtain the iCAP certification, IGT received an independent
assessment by Gambling Integrity (GI), a U.K.-based organization
whose mission is to ensure the highest quality and effectiveness of
player protection systems offered by operators and vendors. GI
worked in collaboration with the NCPG to verify the compliance of
IGT's responsible gaming program against the IRGS.
"The commitment and impressive efforts of IGT shine through
at every level," said Malcolm
Bruce, Assessor of GI. "From its Company policies, to
its operational practice, IGT continuously improves upon the player
protection standards within its software. Our recommendation is
that IGT aims to position itself as a thought leader in the
responsible gambling community, as a role model for other vendors,
and as a reliable mentor for its gambling operator
customers."
To comply with the iCAP certification requirements, the Company
enhanced the responsible gaming content found on IGT's B2C portal,
www.IGTGames.com.
In particular, IGT offers:
- A gambling risk test to help players determine their own risk
level of problem gambling;
- The ability for players to set limits on their deposits,
wagering, and losses;
- Self-exclusion controls/timeout;
- Reality check notifications;
- An overview of how gambling works, called "Understanding
Gambling";
- Myths and misconceptions/data;
- Age verification upon registration; and
- A geo-location check.
"I would like to congratulate IGT on its successful
re-certification. They have demonstrated a commitment to evaluation
and improvement of their responsible gaming programs," said
Keith S. Whyte, Executive
Director of the NCPG. "The goal of our iCAP program was
not just to verify compliance with our standards, but to encourage
companies to incorporate responsible gaming into their core
operations and to apply to responsible gaming the same focus on
innovation that characterizes their development of gaming
technology."
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We enable players
to experience their favorite games across all channels and
regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to
Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of premium
content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer
intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology,
our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever
they decide to play. 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 over 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit
www.IGT.com.
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