International Game Technology (IGT) has agreed a deal to upgrade the Virginia Lottery’s technology as part of an extension of its long-running partnership.
The three-year contract extension will see IGT upgrade the lottery’s central retail system to its newest version of Aurora, and replace 5,500 retailer terminals with the Retailer Pro S2 range.
When added to its existing contract, IGT’s new deal with the Virginia Lottery will run through October 2033 and includes three one-year extension options.
“Since first partnering with the Virginia Lottery in 2000, IGT has helped us responsibly modernize our lottery offerings and drive sales growth for our business,” said Virginia Lottery interim director Tony Russell. “We look forward to IGT’s enhancements to our system and point-of-sale technology that will ultimately support our mission to generate revenue for Virginia’s K-12 public education.”
IGT chief operating officer for global lottery Jay Gendron commented: “IGT has worked closely with the Virginia Lottery for more than 20 years to deliver world-class, innovative lottery solutions and services. The upgraded technology being deployed for the Virginia Lottery as part of our latest extension will offer increased flexibility for the Lottery to easily manage its back-end operations.
“Additionally, the introduction of a progressive jackpot feature to the Lottery’s Print ‘n Play games will provide players with engaging new experiences.”
IGT has been the primary lottery technology partner to the Virginia Lottery since 2000 and its primary instant ticket provider since 2020.
Shares in International Game Technology plc. (NYSE:IGT) closed 0.81 per cent higher at $26.21 per share in New York Monday.