LONDON, March 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT), announced that its subsidiary,
IGT Canada Solutions ULC, has signed a three-year extension to
continue providing its INTELLIGEN™ video lottery central
system to Loto-Québec. The contract extension runs through
September 2, 2021.
"Our INTELLIGEN solution is used by Loto-Québec to
monitor nearly 10,000 VLTs in the province, all of which are
provided by IGT," said Jay
Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. "The
INTELLIGEN central management system ensures the Lottery has
full control of the complexity, security, integrity, and advanced
reporting of their VLT network to optimize operations and drive
growth for their business."
INTELLIGEN is built on more than 20 years of proven
central system experience, and offers stable, secure and command
control capabilities uniquely tailored to VLT gaming environments.
It operates with a wide range of VLTs using multiple protocols,
including the Game to System® (G2S®) open
standard protocol, and has advanced communication abilities.
Under the terms of the agreement, IGT will provide hotline
services for the INTELLIGEN central system, advanced
business intelligence, distributed game management, and proactive
diagnostic modules. In addition, IGT also provides Loto-Québec with
lottery instant ticket vending machines, VLTs, casino slots,
interactive games, and Canadian Bingo and Poker Network.
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 Digital 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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Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452; outside
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