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US – GTECH extends deal with West Virginia Lottery
By Lewis - 23 May 2014GTECH S.p.A. has extended its agreement with the West Virginia Lottery for a two-year period commencing June 28, 2014. During the renewal period, GTECH will deliver additional self-service products and continue the operation and maintenance of the Lottery’s existing systems and terminals. The Company expects to receive revenues of approximately $20 million during the renewal period. GTECH has been the lottery technology and services provider in West Virginia since 2009.
“Over the past five years, we have established a strong working relationship and foundation with the West Virginia Lottery,” said GTECH Americas President and CEO Jaymin B. Patel. “As we enter into this extension, we are committed to build upon that foundation and assist the Lottery in increasing its sales and returns to the state to aid education, senior citizens, and tourism.”
The Company will continue to operate from a primary data center in Charleston, with a backup data centre in Whitehall, and provide field services, hotline management, and instant-ticket telemarketing, warehousing, and distribution.