70 PUBLIC GAMING INTERNATIONAL • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 PULSE of the Industry These news stories comprise a very small fraction of the gaming and lottery news stories posted every day to PublicGaming.com. Too, these stories are the highly edited short versions. You can visit our news website PublicGaming.com and access all of its departments for free, including search to read the full version of the articles. Sign up for our free e-newsletter by sending your e-mail address to sjason@publicgaming.com. NORTH AMERICAN NEWS Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s (ASL) launches new LOTTO draw-game in Sept Wyoming Lottery launching keno game Sunday as lottery branches out into bars, other businesse Scientific Games named South Dakota Lottery Lottery’s Exclusive Instant Game Partner Scientific Games’ new PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ retail technology has increased instant game selfservice sales an average of 19% at participating Pennsylvania Lottery retailers The advanced technology from Scientific Games gives lotteries unprecedented access to real-time data and industry-leading analytics to optimize game portfolio management, inventory control, marketing and promotions. Texas Lottery will continue to entertain its players with Scientific Games’ world-leading scratch ticket games, licensed brands and innovative, custom promotions under a new contract that extends the successful partnership through 2034 Also included in the new contract is SCiQ, a ground-breaking lottery retail technology ecosystem from Scientific Games that improves in-store display and security for scratch tickets, and offers retailers inventory, marketing, accounting and operational efficiencies. Texas Lottery Commission has moved its headquarters to 1801 N. Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78701 IGT Signs Four-Year Contract Extension with New York Lottery to Continue as Primary Technology Supplier As part of the extension, IGT will launch a new claims and payments system. IGT will also continue to provide the New York Lottery with its lottery central system and related technology, retailer training, field services, call center support, instant ticket warehousing and distribution, and upgrades to the infrastructure. IGT to Introduce Self-Serve Lottery Terminals in Ontario via 15-Year Contract with OLG (Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation) This agreement marks the first time that self-serve technology is expected to be available to lottery players in Ontario. The contract will run until June 2027 and includes 10 additional one-year contract extension options. "As OLG embarks on the next evolution of lottery play in Ontario, we will work with key partners like IGT to deliver responsible, secure and convenient access to player-favorite lottery games," said Duncan Hannay, OLG President and CEO. "The introduction of self-serve lottery technology throughout Ontario would allow us to continue to drive sales and maximize revenue for provincial priorities for the benefit of the people of Ontario." Ontario Sports Betting: OLG Overhauls/tunes up Self-Exclusion and Responsible Gaming Program Amid iGaming Growth IGT Completes Sale of Italian Commercial Payment Business to PostePay S.p.A. for €700 million Matt Wilson, Light & Wonder’s Executive Vice President and Group Chief Executive of Gaming, has been appointed interim Chief Executive Officer while also continuing in his current role In connection with the appointment, Barry Cottle has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and will support a seamless transition as a consultant. Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Angela Wong to Vice President of Global Lottery Solutions In her new role, Angela will join the GLI Global Leadership Team and continue to provide strategic direction for the GLI Group’s array of lottery services. She will focus on growing GLI's portfolio of engagements within the lottery industry and producing highly suc-
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