LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that it has
signed a multi-year exclusive licensing agreement with WWE (NYSE:
WWE) to develop and distribute WWE-branded omnichannel lottery
games and turnkey promotional programs featuring company logos,
Superstars, events and programs.
"The WWE brand has broad appeal that reaches diverse age
groups and cultural demographics in many
geographies," said Jay
Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Lottery. "IGT
looks forward to melding the unique WWE assets with IGT's lottery
expertise to create appealing, high-quality games and second-chance
promotional opportunities for our global customers and their
players."
"IGT is the clear industry leader in the lottery and gaming
space, and we look forward to collaborating by bringing our
intellectual property to our fans and lottery games around the
globe," said Alex Varga,
WWE Vice President, Revenue Strategy & Development.
"This is an exciting opportunity for us to continue to leverage
the strong crossover between the WWE Universe and another segment
of the gaming landscape."
For more information about IGT's lottery business, visit igt.com
and follow IGT on LinkedIn.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences
for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming
Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a
wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation,
player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge
technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that
engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local
presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more
than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering
to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.
IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information,
please visit www.igt.com.
About WWE
WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE),
is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global
entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses
that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a
global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment
on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and
publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more
than 900 million homes worldwide in 28 languages through
world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX
Sports, BT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE
Network includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and
a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in
more than 180 countries. In the United
States, NBCUniversal's streaming service, Peacock, is the
exclusive home to WWE Network.
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Contact:
Phil
O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada +1 (401)
392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 06 5189 9184;
for Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1
(401) 392-7190
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