KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 13): Global gaming supplier IGT’s units have signed a 10-year contract extension to manage and support Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn  Bhd (PMP).

In a report on Thursday (Oct 12), industry magazine Inside Asian Gaming (IAG) said that under the deal, IGT Global Services Ltd and IGT Global Solutions Corporation will upgrade PMP’s existing system technology to IGT’s central lottery system, Aurora, and related system components designed to help manage and responsibly grow PMP’s business.

Aurora will also integrate with PMP’s proprietary dmcGO iLottery platform.

IAG cited PMP managing director Tan Kong Han as saying that IGT has demonstrated its forward-looking lottery expertise by helping PMP introduce innovative and responsible, growth-driving lottery solutions into the market over the last 12 years.

“IGT’s sophisticated Aurora central system and advanced features, as well as its integration with our dmcGO platform, will help PMP provide our players with engaging and convenient lottery experiences over the next decade,” said Tan.

Meanwhile, IGT’s chief operating officer of global lottery Jay Gendron said the contract extension marks an exciting new chapter for PMP and IGT, as the companies continue working together to modernise lottery offerings throughout Malaysia.

“Our world-class Aurora system and special features will provide valuable insights to PMP, helping grow their business and maximise funds for The Community Chest, a charitable trust funded by PMP that focuses on providing financial assistance to educational institutions in Malaysia,” said Gendron.