IGT inks three-year contract with FDJ to deliver instant ticket games

IGT's subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corporation has signed a three-year contract with La Française des Jeux (FDJ), the operator of the French National Lottery, to deliver instant ticket games. 

"This contract was awarded following a competitive procurement process and reflects a longstanding partnership between IGT and FDJ, built on mutual trust and a shared commitment to global sustainability," the company said.

An important element in securing the FDJ contract was IGT's dedication to responsible business practices across its global operations which are in alignment with FDJ's business goals and sustainability priorities, the company noted in a press statement.

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 innovation or quality of the tickets, according to the release.

Under the terms of the agreement, FDJ will have access to IGT's full suite of instant ticket games, including its Infinity Instants games, and IGT's digital instant ticket printing platform that provides flexibility in the design, production, and marketing of instant games. 

In addition to supplying instant tickets, IGT has served as the primary lottery central system supplier to FDJ since 2000 and provides FDJ with its central system hardware, instant ticket vending machines, and ongoing technology support and maintenance.

Jay Gendron

Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Global Lottery, said: "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."

"IGT's new three-year instant ticket printing contract with FDJ enables us to continue our collaboration, by leveraging our state-of-the-art printing facility and diverse game portfolio to meet FDJ's needs. We are committed to extending FDJ's business success with our compelling instant ticket games and a strong focus on Sustainable Play."

Patrick Buffard, Chief French Lottery and Retail Sports Betting Business Unit Officer, commented: "In renewing our instant ticket contract for the coming three years, we were extremely interested in securing a partner who understands our business ambitions and shares our commitment to social and environmental responsibility."