Gtech Global Services Corporation and Sazka extend their cooperation

The agreement also includes the upgrade of its communication infrastructure to a new satellite-based IP network.

“We are pleased to continue the strong relationship we have developed with Sazka since 1993,” said President and CEO, Gtech Global Services Corporation, Jaymin B. Patel. “This is a testament to the value of our partnership as well as to the success of our cooperation.”

“The significance of our cooperation is best documented by figures,” Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Manager, Sazka, JUDr. Aleš Hušák, added. “Since 1993 the company’s sales generated from betting and lottery business have increased by more than three and a half times, from us$ 121 million to us$ 443 million. In addition to new betting games and lotteries, we launched a number of non-lottery products and services, where Sazka ranks among top leaders globally, over that period.”

Lottomatica Group S.p.A. is one of the largest lottery operators in the world; its subsidiary Gtech Corporation is a leading provider of lottery and gaming technology solutions worldwide. In 2008, Lottomatica Group had 2.1 billion euros in revenues and 7,500 employees in over 50 countries.