Renato Ascoli, CEO of IGT Global Lottery, part of the global gambling technology developer International Game Technology, will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame at a ceremony hosted by the Public Gaming Research Institute in combination with the World Lottery Summit in Paris in October.
“With nearly 20 years of experience serving in high-level positions in the lottery and gaming industries, Renato Ascoli is an accomplished senior executive whose leadership has been paramount in driving new business and innovation,” IGT CEO Vince Sadusky said in a press release.” Renato has a keen ability to identify and realize business growth opportunities, and his contributions will benefit the lottery industry for years to come. IGT congratulates Renato on his well-deserved induction into this year’s Lottery Industry Hall of Fame.”
Ascoli handles global lottery operations, sales and product development for IGT, which works with 90 customers worldwide, including recently agreeing on a deal with the Colorado Lottery. He assumed his role after IGT and GTECH merged in 2015, combining and managing both units in the combined company. He played a key role in launching sports betting in Rhode Island by partnering with the Rhode Island Lottery, agreeing to a partnership with the Mississippi Lottery and deploying lottery terminals in Walmart stores.
“I am incredibly honored to be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024,” Ascoli said in a news release. “Working in the lottery industry with many great leaders and innovators has been an absolute privilege. The future of the lottery industry is bright, and I look forward to helping our customers propel the modernization of lottery worldwide while continuing to generate funds for philanthropic causes.”
