This product sale is the result of a successful Altura pilot program that was implemented during the summer of 2006.
"We are continuously looking for ways to assist our lottery customers in increasing sales," said W. Bruce Turner, Gtech and Lottomatica CEO. "Altura's open systems solution will allow WCLC to adopt new technology while ensuring high reliability and low operating costs. We are certainly grateful for WCLC's continued confidence in Gtech, and in our products and services."
Under the terms of the product sale agreement, Gtech will provide WCLC with approximately 4,750 Altura terminals, replacing existing terminals already in the field. Delivery will take place during the summer of 2007, with installation beginning in the fall of 2007.
WCLC has been a valued Gtech customer since 1982. With respect to its agreement with WCLC, the firm expects to receive approximately us$14 million in revenue during fiscal 2007.