IGT Receives Responsible Gaming Certification for Its Global Gaming Operations

"IGT has successfully proven its commitment to responsible gaming by integrating effective features in its products that assist operators with minimizing harm and preventing problem gambling," said Pieter Remmers, a member of the G4 Board of Directors. "We commend IGT for its leadership, and congratulate the Company for being the first vendor to receive G4 accreditation for its land-based casino and lottery segments." 

"IGT partners with gaming operators around the world to provide innovative technology and services, and it´s our responsibility to create solutions that help our customers protect their players," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO, North America Gaming and Interactive. "IGT prides itself as an industry pioneer, and the G4 certification allows us to transparently demonstrate our leadership in this important topic."

To obtain certification, G4 independently assessed IGT and confirmed that it complies with G4 requirements of providing responsible gaming tools on gaming machines and systems in the form of:

- Reality checks on the game screen
Time clocks
Wager amounts
Pop-up reminders for the amounts of time and money spent

- Session limits

- Responsible gaming information screens
Budget-setting suggestions
Self-assessment test
Treatment referrals

- Back-office monitoring

G4 comprises a group of international experts in the field of problem gambling and responsible gaming, with members from different parts of the world. They have many years of experience working with the gambling industry worldwide to encourage responsible gaming and minimize the harm caused by problem gambling.