In a significant move, International Game Technology (IGT) has reaffirmed its commitment to the Virginia Lottery through a substantial three-year contract extension, extending until October 2033, with the potential for three additional one-year extensions. This extension solidifies a longstanding partnership that dates back to the year 2000.
Overview of the Partnership:
IGT’s enduring collaboration with the Virginia Lottery has played a pivotal role in modernizing lottery offerings and driving sales growth since the initial partnership in 2000. The latest contract extension emphasizes the commitment to further advancements in technology and gameplay features.
Technological Advancements:
As part of the extended contract, IGT will implement its latest version of Aurora, a key component of the Omnia lottery solution, to upgrade the Virginia Lottery’s central retail system. The introduction of Retailer Pro S2 will replace 5,500 retailer terminals, accompanied by a comprehensive modernization of the communications network to a cellular infrastructure.
Enhanced Features for Players:
The primary goal of these technological improvements is to provide the Virginia Lottery with state-of-the-art technology and introduce new gameplay features. With a planned go-live date of October 2025, these upgrades are set to revolutionize the gaming experience for players.
Key Comments from Stakeholders:
Tony R. Russell, Interim Director of the Virginia Lottery, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “Since first partnering with the Virginia Lottery in 2000, IGT has helped us responsibly modernize our lottery offerings and drive sales growth for our business. We look forward to IGT’s enhancements to our system and point-of-sale technology that will ultimately support our mission to generate revenue for Virginia’s K-12 public education.”
Jay Gendron, IGT CEO of Global Lottery, added, “IGT has worked closely with the Virginia Lottery for more than 20 years to deliver world-class, innovative lottery solutions and services. The upgraded technology being deployed for the Virginia Lottery as part of our latest extension will offer increased flexibility for the lottery to easily manage its back-end operations.
This contract extension signifies not only a continuation but an elevation of the enduring partnership between IGT and the Virginia Lottery. With cutting-edge technological upgrades on the horizon, the gaming landscape is set to evolve, promising an enhanced experience for both the lottery and its players. As October 2025 approaches, anticipation grows for the unveiling of a technologically advanced and player-centric lottery system that will contribute to the mission of supporting education in Virginia.