Global Launches Daily Fantasy Sports Network in Italy with Multiple Gaming Operators

Global Daily Fantasy Sports Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of its Italian-facing DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) network with Lottomatica Scommesse S.R.L. The provision of Global's DFS product to the DFS Network with Lottomatica acting as the network head enables Italian gaming operators to join the network and pool their user databases together to create much larger prize pool offerings and increase contest fill-rate. Lottomatica DFS network has access to a registered user database that exceeds 30 million players.

In 2017, Lottomatica represented approximately 6% of the Italian online sports betting market. Lottomatica is the Italian brand name of IGT, a global leader in gaming. IGT enables players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming.

Leveraging a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge technology, IGT's gaming solutions anticipate the demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. IGT has a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and creates value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity and responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees.