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IGT provides gaming, digital and financial technology solutions for casino, digital and hospitality operators. Its offering includes gaming machines, game content and systems, iGaming, sports betting, cash access, loyalty and player engagement products, organized across Gaming, Digital and FinTech business units.
Company news commonly covers product showcases for land-based and digital gaming, Class II and Class III content, cabinet and systems launches, and technology from IGT brands such as PlaySports and Everi. Updates also include sports betting platform agreements, mobile and retail sportsbook deployments, casino and lottery customer relationships, and executive or organizational changes tied to product, commercial and operational functions.
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced a new organizational structure focused on two main segments: Global Gaming and Global Lottery. This change, effective July 1, 2020, aims to improve customer responsiveness and operational efficiency. Marco Sala, CEO, emphasizes a customer-first mentality. Key appointments include Renato Ascoli and Fabio Cairoli as CEOs of their respective segments. This restructuring will streamline financial reporting, beginning Q3 2020, consolidating key capabilities and fostering collaboration across product categories.
On June 29, 2020, International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced a partnership with Swedish lottery operator Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB. IGT will deliver its PlayDigital's PlayRGS (remote game server) and PlayCasino content, enhancing Svenska Spel's digital gaming offering. The three-year agreement includes comprehensive access to IGT's entire game library, along with maintenance and support. Additionally, IGT will provide PlayPoker, VLT systems, and IGTPay technology for cashless transactions, reflecting IGT's commitment to responsible gaming and digital growth in Sweden.
International Game Technology (IGT) announced on June 22, 2020, the results of its capped cash Tender Offer for its 6.250% Senior Secured Notes due 2022. The company has accepted $499,999,000 of the Notes, subject to a proration factor of 42.551%. Furthermore, IGT completed the sale of $750,000,000 in new 5.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2029, using proceeds to fund the Tender Offer, which raised the Maximum Tender Amount from $300 million to $500 million. The Tender Offer expires on July 6, 2020.