Public Gaming Magazine Sept/Oct 2021

69 PUBLIC GAMING INTERNATIONAL • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 I t’s the collaboration between operators and their commercial partners which drives innovation and progress and makes this industry work. PGRI endeavors to support and nurture that relationship, confident that together we can all build successful businesses that meet the needs of our stakeholders and customers. The leaders of the commercial community play a vital role in our industry and we are thankful for their invaluable contributions to the exchange of ideas that happens at PGRI conferences, and all industry events and conferences. Their products and services are the result of a tremendous investment in R & D, and their insights and capabilities are informed by a deep experience in all aspects of the lottery business. Following is their story. Please also visit the conference website (www.PGRItalks.com ) to see their presentations from PGRI conferences. SPOTLIGHT ON THE LEADERS OF THE GOVERNMENT- GAMING INDUSTRY DOUBLE-PLATINUM INDUSTRY LEADERS INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC (IGT) Providence Operating Head- quarters: 10 Memorial Boulevard Providence, RI 02903 Phone (401) 392-1000; Media line (401) 392-7452; Fax (401) 392-1234 www.IGT.com A global leader in lottery and gaming, IGT is uniquely positioned to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. To support player-driven innovation and growth for our customers, we leverage a substantial investment in player insights, a wealth of premium content, operator experience and leading-edge technology. Our Global Lottery and Global Gaming organizations support four key segments: Lottery – IGT’s pioneering and award-winning solutions encompass all aspects of the lottery business, from the player experience to portfolio optimization and retail management. We continually refine and optimize our systems and tailor distinctive game content to help our customers strengthen their relationships with the players they serve. Gaming – We deliver dynamic games, systems, gaming machines and other growth-driving innovations to gaming venues around the world. IGT’s distinctive systems solutions give operators the control and flexibility they need to optimize their gaming floors, offer cashless gaming and manage robust loyalty programs. Digital – IGT PlayDigital is dedicated to delivering growth-driving solutions that advance digital play across lottery, casino and digital operations. From content and systems technologies to critical support services, our PlayDigital portfolio is integrated, modular and flexible. Sports Betting – The IGT PlaySports platform and solutions portfolio was created specifically to meet the needs of U.S. casino and lottery operators. The proven, widely approved platform is versatile and annually processes billions of dollars in wagers through retail, mobile and self-service technology. IGT’s commitment to responsible gaming is woven into the fabric of our product development, services, programs and policies. IGT was the first lottery vendor to receive the WLA’s Responsible Gaming Standards for Associate Members, covering IGT’s lottery and digital operations, and was the first gaming vendor in the world to achieve responsible gaming accreditation from the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) for both its gaming and digital operations. IGT is a member of the United Nations Global Compact network to align strategies and operations with universal principles related to human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption. We also support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). IGT is dedicated to creating a fair and inclusive culture that values unity, diversity and belonging in our people, players, customers and communities. IGT is one of 325 companies across 50 industries selected for the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).