IGT Delivers Upgraded Lottery Solutions to North Carolina Education Lottery with 10-Year Contract Extension

Core Insights - International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has signed a 10-year contract extension with the North Carolina Education Lottery (NCEL), effective from July 1, 2027, to June 2037, continuing a partnership that began in 2006 [1][2] Contract Details - The contract includes the deployment of IGT's Aurora™ central system, part of the integrated lottery solution OMNIA™ [1] - IGT will provide upgraded Wizard back-office applications, 8,500 Retailer Pro S2 terminals, 500 GameTouch™ 28 self-service vending machines, 2,000 lottery play centers, 4,000 Jackpot signs, a dual cellular communication network, and expanded testing capabilities [1] Strategic Importance - The NCEL is recognized as one of the top 10 most successful lotteries in the U.S., raising over $1 billion annually for public education in North Carolina [2] - IGT aims to enhance the NCEL's retail technology to support sales growth and operational efficiency [2] Technological Advancements - IGT's Aurora platform is designed to drive lottery innovation and profitability, offering user-friendly applications and reporting capabilities [2] - Key components of the Aurora system, such as Performance Wizard and Sales Wizard, will streamline operations for optimal functionality [2]