Scientific Games Corporation has entered into a new two-year deal to provide lottery instant scratch games to Hrvatska Lutrija, the National Lottery of Croatia, continuing a successful two-year collaboration that has grown retail sales for the products 60% since 2018.

Scientific Games provides Hrvatska Lutrija with instant game portfolio management and has developed a variety of products to entertain Croatian players and drive maximum proceeds to financially support valuable projects that contribute to the development of society in Croatia, including humanitarian causes, science, education, culture, environmental and health protection.

“We are extremely pleased with the growth of our instant game product category since our relationship with Scientific Games began just under two years ago, and we look forward to continuing our good work together for two more years. The incredible growth of the product in this short time can be credited to Scientific Games’ global expertise fully developing instant game portfolios with both entertainment value and the Lottery’s beneficiaries in mind,” Mario Musa, President of the Board of Hrvatska Lutrija, said.

“There is great potential to responsibly grow the instant product category further in Croatia. As we begin to work even more closely to refine the offering, the future to create proceeds to the Lottery’s beneficiary is very bright. Instant games as a game entertainment category is not fully realized in many European markets, and the National Lottery of Croatia’s recent success is a tremendous example of the product’s potential,” John Schulz, SVP Global Instant Products for Scientific Games, said.

The “French Gaming Market (Lottery, VLT Machines, Sports Betting, Horse Race, Table Games & Poker): Insights & Forecast with Potential Impact of COVID-19 (2020-2024)” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The French gaming market is estimated to reach US$13.16 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 2.29% for the period spanning from 2020 to 2024.

The factors such as rising number of smartphone users, increasing demand for internet of things, strong mobile gaming growth, growth of sports events and growing online sports betting are expected to drive the market.

However, growth of the industry will be challenged by stringent government regulations, security issues and high tax rates. A few notable trends include a growing number of online women gamblers, changing consumer gambling habits, increasing use of virtual money, adoption of VR and AR technologies and use of AI technology.

The French gaming market is segmented into lottery, VLT machines, sports betting, horse race betting, table games and poker. The French gaming market is highly dominated by lottery owing to growing interest, and the rising number of dual-income households.

The French gaming market is expected to grow in future due to rising expenditure on entertainment means, growing mobile gaming and increasing adoption of digital gaming. Sports betting represents the fastest growing market for gaming with an increase in sports tournaments and rising number of online sports competitions in the form of video gaming.

Scope of the report:

• The report provides a comprehensive analysis of French gaming market, segmented into, lottery, VLT machines, sports betting, horse race betting, table games and poker.
• The market dynamics such as growth drivers, market trends and challenges are analyzed in-depth.
• The competitive landscape of the market, along with the company profiles of leading players (GVC Holdings Plc, FDJ and Kindred Group Plc) are also presented in detail.

Key Target Audience:

• Gaming Companies
• End Users
• Consulting Firms
• Investment Banks
• Government Bodies & Regulating Authorities

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction
1.1 Gaming
1.2 Types of Gaming
1.3 Gaming Regulations in France
1.4 France Vs Other European Countries

2. Impact of COVID-19
2.1 Online GGR Growth
2.2 Online Growth by Product

3. French Gaming Market Analysis
3.1 French Gaming Market by Revenue
3.2 French Gaming Market Forecast by Revenue
3.3 French Gaming Market by Segment
3.3.1 France Lottery Market by Revenue
3.3.2 France Lottery Market Forecast by Revenue
3.3.3 France VLT Machine Market by Revenue
3.3.4 France VLT Machine Market Forecast by Revenue
3.3.5 France Sport Betting Market by Revenue
3.3.6 France Sport Betting Market Forecast by Revenue
3.3.7 France Sports Betting Market Mix
3.3.8 France Online Sport Betting Market Breakdown
3.3.9 France Horse Race Betting Market by Revenue
3.3.10 France Horse Race Betting Market Forecast by Revenue
3.3.11 France Poker Market by Revenue
3.3.12 France Poker Market Forecast by Revenue

4. Market Dynamics
4.1 Growth Drivers
4.1.1 Rising Number of Smartphone Users
4.1.2 Growing Online Sports Betting
4.1.3 Increasing Demand for Internet of Things (IoT)
4.1.4 Strong Mobile Gaming Growth
4.1.5 Growth of Sports Events
4.2 Key Trends & Developments
4.2.1 Growing Number of Online Women Gamblers
4.2.2 Changing Consumer Gambling Habits
4.2.3 Increasing Use of Virtual Money
4.2.4 Adoption of VR and AR Technologies
4.2.5 Use of AI Technology
4.3 Challenges
4.3.1 Stringent Government Regulations
4.3.2 Security Issues
4.3.3 High Tax Rates

5. Competitive Landscape
5.1 French Market
5.1.1 Key Players – Revenue Comparison
5.1.2 Key Players – Market Cap Comparison
5.1.3 Key Players- Online Sports Betting

6. Company Profiles
6.1 GVC Holdings Plc
6.1.1 Business Overview
6.1.2 Financial Overview
6.1.3 Business Strategies
6.2 FDJ
6.3 Kindred Group Plc.

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/n94o0l

International Game Technology PLC has announced the release of its 13^th annual Sustainability Report, which demonstrates the Company’s drive to create value globally, increase its socially responsible corporate citizenship, and report on its activities transparently.

“IGT’s 2019 Sustainability Report celebrates the significant progress that we continue to make with our corporate social responsibility initiatives and ongoing support of responsible and sustainable practices that positively impact our customers and the communities we serve,” said Marco Sala, IGT CEO. “IGT’s commitment to the well-being of our employees, high standards of integrity and ethical conduct, diversity and inclusion, and professional development build on the strength of our brand and create value for our stakeholders throughout the world.”

IGT’s corporate social responsibility strategy is centered on four key pillars: Valuing our People, Advancing Responsibility, Supporting our Communities, and Fostering Sustainable Operations. The 2019 Sustainability Report shows IGT’s commitments and achievements in generating value for a range of stakeholder groups, including employees, customers, communities, and suppliers.

Highlights of the report include:

• Valuing Our People: IGT supports a fair, inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT enriches employee development through career pathing and mentoring.
  • In 2019, IGT’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion expanded its Diversity and Inclusion Groups (DIGs), adding SuperAbilities at IGT, which empowers and promotes the rights of people with disabilities; Military Veterans at IGT; and a group for employees age 50 and over. These were added to the already existing Pride with IGT LGBTQ+ group and the WIN with IGT Women’s Inclusion Network group.
• Advancing Responsibility: IGT is committed to player protection and product integrity. Through its comprehensive responsible gaming program, IGT contributes features and capabilities to promote safer gambling and prevent underage play. To protect data, a robust security incident management system is enacted to prevent cyberattacks 24 hours a day.
  • In 2019, the Company joined the Global Lottery Monitoring System, as well as the Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association, to support responsible gaming in the betting vertical by addressing concerns around match-fixing and continuous monitoring.
• Supporting Our Communities: IGT supports communities where it operates and where its employees live through corporate programs that align with its sustainable development goals (SDGs). IGT’s Community Ambassador program focuses on community engagement at the local level while aligning with global giving efforts. Employee-driven giving programs complement the corporate programs by supporting the local causes that are important to individual employees.
  • IGT’s flagship community initiative, After School Advantage, has provided non-profit community agencies and public schools with 300 digital learning centers in the past 20 years to help at-risk children gain critical, competitive skills, further supporting the Company’s SDGs. IGT refreshed the program to support inclusive and equitable quality education and future employment with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM).
• Fostering Sustainable Operations: IGT ensures its suppliers meet high economic, ethical and environmental standards as outlined in the Company’s Supplier Code of Conduct. In addition, IGT strives to continually improve its environmental management systems and processes to reduce its environmental impact.
  • In 2019, IGT offices and facilities worldwide implemented environmentally friendly initiatives such as applying practical lighting schedules to save 251,000 kWh at the Las Vegas office; installing a high-powered corrugated cardboard baler to create 286 tons of recyclable material at the Reno, Nev. site; and lowered CO₂ emissions by 64 tons for Lottomatica in Italy by executing remote troubleshooting for point of sale terminals.

The 2019 report is available online at www.IGT.com under Global Responsibility.