iGaming Business – Interactive gaming software and services provider GTECH has been awarded a 10-year online gaming, systems, terminals and integration contract to provide end-to-end services for the National Lottery of Belgium (NLB). Under the contract, which is due to begin this month, GTECH will provide the NLB with various gaming technology, performance-driven systems and an integrated business environment. GTECH will supply its Enterprise Series central system solutions to replace NLBs existing terminal base with 5,500 Altura GT100 terminals. In addition, GTECH will also deploy mobile and handheld terminals as well as self-service ticket machines. GTECH will additionally provide various…

From iGaming Business – Global lottery and gaming company GTECH has reported that its second-quarter net profit increased by 5.4% year-on-year as a result of significant contributions from its operations in the Americas. GTECH said that its net profit in the three months through to June 30 rose to €67.3 million ($89.5 million) from €63.8 million in the corresponding period in 2012. Operating profit increased from €153 million to €161.5 million on revenues of €762 million for the quarter – up from €153 million for the same quarter in 2012. Last month, GTECH, previously known as Gruppo Lottomatica, revealed that…

iGaming Business – Global lottery and gaming giant GTECH SpA has announced the signing of a pair of contract extensions with American state lotteries that could see it earn revenues of up to $67m. Previously known as Gruppo Lottomatica SpA, GTECH revealed that it has finalised a three-year agreement to continue providing the Kentucky Lottery with technology and related services through to July of 2021. “The Kentucky Lottery also exercised an option in its existing contract with GTECH allowing for the company to provide equipment and services for keno,” read a statement from GTECH. “Keno is expected to be introduced…