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The Arizona Lottery has extended its partnership with Scientific Games, one of the biggest operators in the US that caters to retail and US online lottery needs.
Through this renewed deal, lasting another three years, Scientific Games will bring an upgraded central gaming system to the Arizona Lottery.
In a Scientific Games news release, Alec Thomson, chief executive officer of the Arizona Lottery, said being in business with Scientific Games for over four decades, they are happy to continue the relationship as it has yielded good results thus far:
“Scientific Games has been a trusted partner of the Arizona Lottery for 43 years, and we are proud to continue our partnership into the coming years.
“As industry leaders in central gaming system operations for lotteries across the U.S. and the world, Scientific Games will continue to support the Arizona Lottery in driving meaningful impact for Arizona communities through ticket sales.”
Key takeaways
- The Arizona Lottery has extended its partnership with Scientific Games for another three years.
- Scientific Games will provide an upgraded central gaming system to the Arizona Lottery.
- The system upgrade pairs with next-generation vending powered by SCiQ technology.
- Scientific Games’ systems technology has boosted Arizona Lottery’s sales by 73% since its launch in 2016, and has contributed over $5.5 billion in net funding to programs.
What can we expect from the three-year contract?
A modern operational system is not the only thing Scientific Games will bring to this collaboration. Next-generation vending powered by SCiQ technology is included, all of which boosts profit growth for the Grand Crayon State.
Highlighting the benefits to the state, Arizona Lottery ticket sales generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually. This revenue supports vital programs in Arizona‘s education, health, the environment, and economic development.
Scientific Games has also been supplying the Arizona Lottery with Scratchers since its founding in 1981, and they are still the top dog in instant games.
“We started with the Arizona Lottery at its beginning with the launch of the instant product portion of their business and have supported them for the last eight years with our lottery gaming system technology, which has served the Lottery very well,” said John Schulz, president of Americas & Global Instant Products.
With a track record of more than 40 successful implementations, Scientific Games’ systems technology has boosted the Arizona Lottery’s sales by 73% since its launch in 2016.
Since its inception, the lottery, in partnership with its retailers, has contributed more than $5.5 billion in net funding to programs that enhance the lives of Arizonans.
Scientific Games covers a wide expanse of US online lottery market
Scientific Games has been up and about signing partnership deals with not only US state lotteries but also other online lottery operators. For example, earlier this month, Scientific Games brought on Inspired Gaming’s virtual sports for online lottery players.
Another recent partnership includes the collaboration between the SG Content Hub Partner Program and Kentucky-based EQL Games.
As one of the largest and most renowned lottery games creator, producer, and manager globally, Scientific Games delivers a portfolio of retail and digital solutions to 150 lotteries in 50 countries.
