International Game Technology yesterday announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited, has signed a cross-licensing agreement with FDJ Gaming Solutions France (FGS), a subsidiary of FDJ Group, which delivers B2B betting, distribution, and interactive services for the gaming industry.
This cross-licensing agreement grants both companies access to each other’s full suite of e-instant games, driving growth opportunities for lottery customers. In the first phase of the agreement, IGT will offer its library of e-instant games to La Française des Jeux, the operator of France’s national lottery, and FGS will offer its complete portfolio of games to Lotterie Nazionali Srl, the exclusive concessionaire of draw-based games and instant tickets in Italy, operated by IGT.
“This cross-licensing content agreement with IGT is an exciting step for FGS that will provide the most compelling e-instant games to the players of La Française des Jeux in France,” said Pascal Blyau, FDJ Vice President, B2B.
“Italy and France are home to two of the most sophisticated and successful lotteries in the world, operated by IGT and FDJ Group, respectively,” said Srini Nedunuri, IGT Senior Vice President, Global iLottery. “Our agreement with FGS reflects a commitment to delivering premier e-instant games and responsible lottery experiences to millions of lottery players in these two countries and offers a gateway for deploying additional content.”
