Scientific Games signs instant ticket deal with Italian lottery

Scientific Games has reached an agreement to launch a new instant ticket system for Italy’s state-owned Lotterie Nazionali.

The company confirmed the integration of a new core instant ticket system technology that is provided by its joint venture partner Gratta e Vinci. The large deal will see an expansion of services by Scientific Games, where more than 60,000 new retail terminals will be installed in the country.

Gratta e Vinci, established in 2004, is an instant draw lotteries firm with remote participation of Lotterie Nazionali. Group chief executive lottery for Scientific Games, Pat McHugh, said: “We’re proud of our long-standing relationship with Lotterie Nazionali and excited to provide our new instant ticket system technology in Italy.

“Our games and technology are continually advancing with focus on responsibly maximising lottery returns to lottery beneficiaries,” he added.