Scientific Games has signed an eight-year contract extension to continue as the game, technology and service provider of Puerto Rico’s Lotería Electrónica following a competitive procurement process.
The agreement, which may be extended for up to two years, includes upgrades to the industry-leading Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership instant game management program currently in place in Puerto Rico.
Lotería Electrónica is ranked among the top 10 U.S. lotteries for per-capita draw game sales and has one of the highest instant game per-capita sales in the Caribbean.
Scientific Games, the world’s largest creator, producer and services provider of lottery games, said in a release that since originally being contracted by the Lotería in 2005, it has achieved a 65% increase in the lottery’s sales and an 81% increase in profits.
As part of the renewal, Scientific Games will upgrade Lotería Electrónica’s existing central system to its advanced Momentum ecosystem and modernize the player experience at retail with new WAVE retailer terminals, PlayCentral HD Powered by SCiQ self-service machines, Lottery Inmotion digital advertising displays, jackpot signs and ticket checkers.
It will also launch a new app it has developed for Lotería Electrónica that will offer players second-chance promotions and convenience features, including Keno and jackpot game drawing results. Scientific Games will also continue to provide instant game creation and production, inside sales and advanced logistics and analytics.
“Our teams worked diligently to propose a strategic full-portfolio solution for Lotería Electrónica that builds upon a strong foundation that began in 2005,” said Scientific Games President of Global Instant Products and the Americas, John Schulz. “The overall solution features our most advanced technologies and services supported by a great staff of employees that will power the lottery for its next era of growth and long-term sustainability.”
Puerto Rico’s land-based and online casino gaming industry brought in around $177 million in revenue in 2023, according to Puerto Rico Gaming Commission Interim Director Juan Santaella.
