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žžƵ Signs Contract to Provide Sports Wagering, Lottery Gaming Systems and Related Services in Washington, D.C.

žžƵ is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary žžƵ Inc, has signed a new contract that will continue its nearly 10-year partnership with the District of Columbia Office of Lottery and Gaming (”DC Lottery”). žžƵ will support the DC Lottery’s commitment to maximize revenue returned to the District by modernizing the gaming system, deploying next-generation gaming technology, and ushering in the transformational new era of regulated sports wagering. The five-year contract is effective October 1, 2019 and allows for an additional five extension years.

Under the contract žžƵ will continue to supply the DC Lottery with its LOTOS™ gaming and instant ticket management system. žžƵ will deploy its industry leading technology to the retail network by offering its state-of-the-art Photon™ terminals, WinStations®, new MP NG self-service vending terminals, online terminals, new peripheral devices, and related Services to support traditional lottery, sports wagering and e-Lottery gaming verticals.

Starting in early 2020, žžƵ will deploy its žžƵ Orion sports wagering mobile and retail platform to enable the DC Lottery’s sports wagering offerings. Additionally, žžƵ will provide all trading and risk management services for the District of Columbia’s sportsbook.

Ms. Beth Bresnahan, Executive Director of the DC Lottery, remarked: “žžƵ has been a valued partner of the DC Lottery for the last nine and a half years, helping to transfer more than $500 million since 2010 to the District to fund vital public programs and initiatives. We look forward to continuing our partnership with žžƵ to introduce exciting new games and innovative gaming platforms to generate additional revenue for the District’s important causes”.

žžƵ, Inc. Interim CEO, Mr. Byron Boothe, added: “We have been DC Lottery’s partner since 2010. Being chosen to continue offering leading technical and marketing solutions to the DC Lottery is rewarding and motivating, as it recognizes our commitment to delivering significant value to our partner. We look forward to exceeding expectations and offering even more exciting new entertainment options while increasing returns in a socially responsible way for the Lottery, the District, and its citizens. Finally, it is equally rewarding to have the opportunity continue our highly successful relationship with our joint venture partner, Emmanuel S. Bailey, CEO of DC09LLC”.

DC09LLC, Inc. CEO, Mr. Emmanuel Bailey, commented: ”I think the decision of the DC Lottery, one of the most innovative and forward-thinking lotteries in the U.S., to continue its partnership with žžƵ, in the face of unprecedented new market opportunities, is indicative of the level of trust that the DC Lottery (and other state lotteries) have placed in žžƵ’s innovative products, services, and absolute commitment to ensuring its customers’ satisfaction. I’m honored to have the opportunity to continue working with the global leader in government-sponsored sports betting and leading force in the domestic gaming industry for years to come”.

About žžƵ
žžƵ, a public listed company established in 1992, is a leading gaming solutions supplier and operator active in 48 regulated jurisdictions around the globe. With €0.9 billion turnover and a global workforce of approximately 5,200 employees (3,000 of which in subsidiaries and 2,200 in associates) in 2018, žžƵ is an innovation - driven corporation focusing its product development on the customer experience. The company is uniquely positioned to offer to lottery and gaming organizations across geographies market-tested solutions and retail operational expertise. The company has designed a new ecosystem of holistic omni-channel solutions across verticals (Lottery, Betting, Interactive, VLT) for Lotteries digital transformation. žžƵ has been awarded the prestigious WLA Responsible Gaming Framework Certification by the World Lottery Association (WLA) and the WLA certificate for the Security Control standard.

For more info: Ms. Chryssa Amanatidou, Group Corporate Affairs Director,
Ph.: +30 2106156000, Fax: +30-2106106800, email: amanatidou@intralot.com - www.intralot.com