IGT-Led Consortium Proposed for Italy Lotto License
International Game Technology PLC announced that the judging commission for Italy’s lottery completed its analysis of the technical and economic offers in the bid for the Italy Lotto license and will propose LottoItalia, a consortium made up of Allwyn, Arianna 2001 and Novomatic Italia and led by IGT, to the Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli, which is expected to make the award notice within the next 35 days.
“The Italian Lotto concession is one of the world’s most important lottery contracts. IGT and its predecessor companies have successfully managed the license for 30-plus years through constant innovation and the introduction of cutting-edge technology,” said IGT Chairman Marco Sala.
The consortium’s bid included a €2,230 million upfront license fee payable in three installments between the time of award and April 2026. IGT currently expects the first two installments of €500 million and €300 million to be made in 2025, with the balance made in 2026. The nine-year license term secures the business until November 2034.
Light & Wonder Completes Acquisition of Grover Gaming Charitable Gaming Assets
Grover Gaming, Inc. announced that it has completed the sale of its charitable gaming assets for a total consideration of up to $1.05 billion to Light & Wonder, Inc.
The deal involved the initial $850 million received with a contingent cash consideration of up to $200 million. This additional amount depends on meeting specific financial targets by 2028.
“I am very thankful for all of our Grover Gaming teammates and how hard they have worked to make this possible,” said Garrett Blackwelder, CEO and founder of Grover Gaming.
“The real winners in this deal are the charities and fraternals in these markets, because of the exciting game content L&W brings to the table,” added Kevin Morse, chief development officer of Grover Gaming. “We are very happy to complete this deal and are excited to see Light & Wonder take charitable gaming to a new level.”
Boyd Chooses Agilysys
Agilysys, Inc., a leading global provider of hospitality software and services, announced that Boyd Gaming Corporation has signed a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) agreement for InfoGenesis, the Agilysys omnichannel enterprise POS ecosystem, to be deployed across its 28 gaming entertainment properties in the United States.
When fully implemented, data and transactions will be unified across all endpoints, including self-service kiosks, on-demand mobile food and beverage ordering profit centers and kitchen display stations. Data across systems will help Boyd optimize guest engagement and offers as well as operational decisions.
In addition to the InfoGenesis core system, Agilysys solutions in the agreement include OnDemand, guest self-service Kiosks, Kitchen Display Stations (KDS), Loyalty-Promotions and Analyze.
Vixio Wins Best Regulatory Intelligence Solution at RegTech Insight Awards
Vixio, a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, announced that it has been named Best Regulatory Intelligence Solution at the RegTech Insight Awards Europe 2025.
Organized by the A-Team Group, the RegTech Insight Awards celebrate excellence in regulatory technology across the financial services industry. Winners are selected through votes cast by members of the RegTech Insight community, representing a diverse range of financial institutions, compliance professionals and industry experts.
As a market leader in regulatory intelligence since 2006, Vixio’s regulatory intelligence platform provides actionable, real-time updates and in-depth analysis to help organizations stay ahead of shifting regulations, manage compliance risk and make informed decisions.
Inspired Launches Centurion Big Money
Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems and solutions, announced the launch of Centurion Big Money, the latest addition to the successful Centurion franchise.
Now available in the U.K. B3, LBO market, this new release builds on the franchise’s popularity by introducing Inspired’s Big Money mechanic. Centurion Big Money brings the Centurion character back to the reels in a slot adventure packed with thrilling features, including the Big Money Bonus, reel bonuses, Fortune Spins and two gamble options.
Landing three or more bonus symbols anywhere on the reels triggers one of three Big Money Bonuses, starting with a multiplier of up to 3X. A progressive trail above the reels features multipliers up to 10X. Centurion symbols act as cash collectors, accumulating coin values for each Centurion symbol that lands.
BMM Innovation Group Names John Helderman CFO
BMM Innovation Group, a technology conglomerate focused on product compliance testing, training and cybersecurity solutions for the global gaming industry, announced the appointment of John Helderman as chief financial & administrative officer.
With more than two decades of executive leadership in the gaming, finance, hospitality and nonprofit sectors, Helderman brings extensive experience in financial strategy, operational oversight and enterprise transformation. In his role, Helderman will help drive continued growth and strategic execution for the BIG Group.
Before joining BIG, Helderman served as chief financial officer of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a $1 billion luxury resort, where he led accounting, IT, and procurement and was licensed as a key executive by the Nevada Gaming Commission. He also held CFO roles at Bluberi Gaming and The Brennan Entities, modernizing financial systems, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting liquidity management during critical growth periods.
Earlier in his career, Helderman served as president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada.
