"Being recognized as the leading slot and content provider during ICE 2020 further validates IGT's leadership in developing market-attuned solutions that will create exceptional gaming experiences for players, while driving growth for our customers," said Walter Bugno, IGT CEO International. "IGT's Fortune Coin game exemplifies the strong performance across our slot portfolio and serves as an excellent example of our commitment to delivering player-driven performance."

“This important distinction is a special honor for us since it verifies and rewards INTRALOT’s commitment to deliver innovative products and solutions that shape the future of gaming. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our Customers and Partners as well as our Engineering and Products teams who made this achievement possible. We look forward to providing even more innovative and exciting options to better serve our valued clientele while offering a dynamic players’ experience”, stated Mr. Fotis Konstantellos, INTRALOT’s Group Chief Lotteries Officer.

The Rhode Island Division of Lotteries will continue to maintain oversight and regulation of all gaming, with all aspects of the lottery and gaming programs will continue to be state-operated. “This announcement signals the start of a strong three way partnership that includes not just the two companies, but the state of Rhode Island as well,” said Robert Vincent, chairman of IGT Global Services.   “Importantly, it will harness the strongest attributes of each company to better serve Rhode Island taxpayers, to preserve valuable jobs and to make meaningful infrastructure improvements at the gambling facilities, he continued."  

“With 14 operational markets and another seven close behind, Americans have never before had so many opportunities to wager on the Super Bowl in a safe and legal manner, and clearly, they are getting in on the action,” said Bill Miller, president and CEO of the American Gaming Association. “With increased visitation to legal sportsbooks, we are successfully drawing bettors away from the predatory illegal market.”

“At ICE 2020, our visitors will have the opportunity to experience our innovative turnkey lottery and sports betting solutions from around the globe. We will continue shaping our next-generation products based on our players experience, the trends of the world-wide ecosystem, and the efficiency of our operators. We have a strong commitment to the Responsible Gaming principles, while providing entertainment and drive our customers’ growth and their contribution to good causes .” said Nikos Nikolakopoulos, INTRALOT Group Deputy CEO.

Richard will report into Mike Veverka, the Founder and CEO of Jumbo. Richard has worked in the lottery industry for nearly 20 years. Prior to joining Jumbo Richard worked at Camelot UK Lotteries Ltd. and Camelot Global Services Ltd. in various roles including UK Marketing Director, UK and International Commercial Director – and most recently Senior Vice President International. Richard was also a Board Director of EuroMillions and active in both the European and World Lottery Associations.