IGT Global Solutions Corporation, a subsidiary of International Game Technology (IGT), has signed a three-year contract with La Française des Jeux (FDJ), the operator of the French National Lottery, to deliver innovative instant ticket games. This contract was awarded after a competitive bidding process and reflects a long-standing partnership between IGT and FDJ, based on mutual trust and a shared commitment to global sustainability.
An important element in securing the contract with FDJ was IGT's dedication to responsible business practices across its global operations, aligned with FDJ's business goals and sustainability priorities. These practices include sourcing paper from FSC-certified suppliers, using non-toxic inks and coatings, and implementing processes designed to reduce emissions, ensuring environmentally conscious production without compromising on innovation or the quality of the tickets.
“By renewing our instant ticket contract for the next three years, we were extremely interested in securing a partner who understood our business ambitions and shared our commitment to social and environmental responsibility,” said Patrick Buffard, director of the French Lottery and Retail Sports Betting Business Unit.
“IGT has established a strong understanding of FDJ's goals and a keen awareness of its growth opportunities and sustainability commitments throughout our decades-long partnership,” said Jay Gendron, Chief Operating Officer of Global Lottery at IGT. “The new three-year instant ticket printing contract with FDJ allows us to continue our collaboration, leveraging our state-of-the-art printing facility and a diverse portfolio of games to meet FDJ's needs. We are committed to extending FDJ's commercial success with our appealing instant ticket games and a strong focus on Sustainable Gaming.”
Under the terms of the agreement, FDJ will have access to IGT's complete suite of instant ticket games, including its revolutionary Infinity Instants games, IGT's digital instant ticket printing platform that provides unprecedented flexibility in the design, production, and marketing of instant games. IGT and FDJ will continue to provide innovative experiences for players, supported by responsible and sustainable business practices.
In addition to supplying instant tickets, IGT has served as the main supplier of the central lottery system for FDJ since 2000 and provides FDJ with its central system hardware, instant ticket vending machines, and ongoing technological support and maintenance.
