IGT Reaffirms Responsible Gaming Leadership with World Lottery Association Certification


LONDON, Dec 2, 2021 / PRNewswire / - International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its lottery operations, including iLottery, have been recertified by the World Lottery Association ("WLA") for WLA's Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Responsible Gaming framework for suppliers. WLA created the Responsible Gaming Standards to minimize the impact of problem gambling by promoting a global accreditation program for operators and suppliers to the gaming industry.

"Responsible gaming is an integral part of what we do at IGT, from our products to our people and programs, and it's at the fore in all decisions," said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP, Marketing, Communication and Sustainability. "This WLA recertification reaffirms our leadership role and commitment as a responsible provider and demonstrates the effectiveness of the responsible gaming technologies we make available to our lottery customers around the world."

"IGT is one of the most influential responsible gaming leaders in the gaming industry," said Mélissa Azam, WLA senior corporate social responsibility manager. “The decades-long commitment to responsible gaming encompasses the company's products and solutions and is an important part of its corporate culture. The WLA fully supports this recertification for IGT's lottery activities and congratulates IGT on its continued commitment to responsible gaming and corporate social responsibility. "

A WLA-approved appraiser, EY, conducted the evaluation of IGT's lottery operations to determine WLA recertification. EY prepared an independent auditor's report on IGT's alignment with the eight sections of the WLA standards, including research, employee programs, product and service development, remote gaming environment, advertising and marketing communications, customer awareness, stakeholder engagement and reporting.

IGT continues to reinforce its Responsible Gaming commitment by adhering to eight Responsible Gaming Guidelines adopted worldwide; Working with its Responsible Gaming Advisory Group; Introducing customized e-learning courses for employees on responsible gaming and problem gambling; publicly publish its company-wide responsible gaming policy; and continually updating and following its global code of conduct for advertising and marketing communications.

For more information, visit IGT.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

About IGT
IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the world's leading provider of games. We provide fun and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from slots and lotteries to sports betting and digital. With a wealth of compelling content, significant investments in innovation, player insights, operational know-how, and cutting-edge technology, our solutions deliver unmatched gaming experiences that keep players excited and grow. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and we create value by maintaining the highest standards of service, integrity and responsibility. IGT employs around 11,000 people. More information is available at www.igt.com.

Contact:
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, Toll Free in the US /Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452; outside the USA/Canada +1 (401) 392-7452
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James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1 (401) 392-7190

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