A seven-year contract has been signed between IGT Global Services and the Thuringian State Lottery (LOTTO Thüringen) in Germany.
IGT will deploy its retail central system technology, Aurora, and related software upgrades. The contract term will begin when the new platform goes live, which is planned for March 2026.
"Lotto Thüringen has relied on IGT's versatile and strong-performing central system technology throughout the course of our decades-long relationship," said Jochen Staschewski, Lotto Thüringen CEO. "Upgrading our central retail system to IGT's advanced platform and back-end software will enable us to streamline our business processes and continue operating with the highest levels of efficiency."
"IGT's retail central system incorporates a suite of flexible solutions designed to help manage, transform and further grow Lotto Thüringen's business," said Jay Gendron, IGT chief operating officer, global lottery.
"With this long-term contract extension, LOTTO Thüringen is well-positioned to continue benefiting from IGT's secure, responsible and modernized technology and software. Leveraging these best-in-class solutions will aid in the Lottery's goals of supporting good causes throughout the state."
