International Game Technology PLC Announces Award to its Subsidiary for Seven-Year Contract from the Wisconsin Lottery

LONDON, July 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) announced that its subsidiary GTECH Corporation (the "Company") has been notified of the intent to be awarded a seven-year contract by the Wisconsin Lottery to provide bundled lottery solutions and services.  This includes a new draw-based and instant-ticket lottery system, full-service lottery terminals, self-service and multimedia products, instant-ticket printing, warehousing, distribution, and telemarketing, as well as a communications network. The intent to award follows a competitive procurement with the Company receiving the best overall score.

"The Wisconsin Lottery has achieved five consecutive years of increased sales and has made tremendous contributions to property tax relief in Wisconsin," said Michael Chambrello, CEO, North America Lottery, for IGT. "We believe that this contract demonstrates our commitment to the Wisconsin Lottery and the citizens they serve."

Following contract execution and a 15-month conversion period, the Company will provide the Lottery with the latest version of its Enterprise Series (ES) solution, offering a robust, secure, and flexible system built to power the Lottery's business today and grow along with their evolving needs. Additionally, the Company will replace the existing terminal base with its Altura^® GT1200, which offers a modernized, highly reliable, and easy-to-use sales platform.

Moreover, the contract also includes the Gemini^® Ultra Instant Ticket Vending Machine and ES MultiMedia displays that will transmit and manage Lottery information, advertisements, and promotions directly to players at the point-of-sale. Ticket-Scan^® Plus, the Company's self-service ticket checker, will allow players to check the win status of their own draw-based and instant tickets.

The Company is increasing its scope of responsibility under a combined – or bundled - scope of services, and will provide instant-ticket printing, warehousing, distribution, and telemarketing services.  In addition, ongoing services to the Wisconsin Lottery will include installation and maintenance of the central system, terminals, and communications network; retailer training; field services; and hotline services.

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 more than 13,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.merger.igt.com.

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