Gaming equipment provider International Game Technology announced Tuesday that it has signed a six-year contract with the Virginia Lottery to provide scratcher tickets and strategic planning and services, following a competitive bidding process.
The contract will run through June 2026 and includes the option to extend for up to four additional years.
Under the terms of the agreement, IGT will become the primary vendor for instant ticket games for the first time in Virginia. The company will print an average of 90 percent of the Lottery’s annual supply of scratcher tickets.
“We look forward to collaborating (with IGT) on games and initiatives that support our mission of generating revenue for Virginia’s K-12 public schools,” Virginia Lottery Executive Director Kevin Hall said in a statement. “Together with IGT’s industry expertise and innovative thinking, we will bring fresh game concepts to the Virginia Lottery’s Scratchers portfolio that will help us achieve our business goals.”
The company will deliver a range of instant ticket services to benefit the Virginia Lottery, including portfolio planning, marketing insights, analytics, graphics support, and the production and printing of instant tickets.
“Since 2009, IGT’s printing business, same-store sales capabilities, and provision of top-indexing games have contributed to the Virginia Lottery’s sales growth,” said Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. “As the Lottery’s primary instant ticket vendor, we will print most of its Scratchers, allowing IGT to showcase more proprietary content, deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for players, and demonstrate our dedication to world-class customer service and quality.”
In addition to printing instant tickets and its related services, IGT has provided gaming equipment to the Virginia Lottery since 2000 and has been warehousing and distributing instant tickets for the Lottery since 2004. In 2007, the partnership expanded to include the Lottery’s primary gaming system.
