IGT Extends Contract with Mississippi Lottery

IGT will continue to provide online gaming systems and instant ticket services to the Mississippi Lottery through December 1, 2029.

New Innovations and Tools

As part of this extended agreement, IGT plans to introduce several innovative products and services aimed at enhancing the lottery experience for both players and retailers. These include:

• Mobile Convenience App: A new app that allows players to check winning numbers and tickets, create digital payslips, find retailers, and access game information.
• GameTouch 28 Self-Service Terminals: Installation of new self-service terminals to offer greater convenience for players.
• Sales Wizard Retail Automation Tool: A tool designed to provide the Lottery’s sales team with valuable insights on sales, instant ticket inventory, ticket facings, and point-of-sale equipment and signage.

Statements from Leadership

Jeff Hewitt, President of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, expressed enthusiasm about the continued partnership and the introduction of IGT’s new products. He highlighted the positive impact these innovations are expected to have on the lottery’s operations and player engagement.

Jay Gendron, IGT’s Chief Operating Officer for Global Lottery, emphasized IGT’s commitment to supporting the Mississippi Lottery’s goals: “Since the Mississippi Lottery’s inception, IGT has applied our deeply rooted proficiency of industry best practices to help the Lottery continuously exceed its sales objectives, year after year. The new solutions that IGT is delivering in Mississippi will provide ultimate convenience for both the Lottery and its players, while also supporting the needs of the evolving lottery landscape.”