Scientific Games Renews Contract with Washington Lottery

Olympia, WA – June 29, 2024 – Scientific Games, a leading lottery games provider, has announced a significant extension of its partnership with the Washington Lottery. The new six-year contract, which includes an option for an additional four-year extension, will continue Scientific Games' role in supplying scratch games to the state lottery.

Under this agreement, Scientific Games will maintain its long-standing collaboration with the Washington Lottery, which has seen substantial growth and innovation over the years. Gaylene Gray, the Instant Product Manager for the Washington Lottery, emphasized the positive impact of this partnership in a recent press release.

“Our work with Scientific Games has made a difference,” said Gray. “We’ve been able to offer our players entertaining scratch game experiences while responsibly driving more funding for the good cause programs that enrich our communities. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Scientific Games into the next phase of innovation and growth for our products.”

 

Impact on Washington State

The partnership between the Washington Lottery and Scientific Games has proven to be a lucrative and beneficial venture. Since its inception in 2014, this collaboration has led to a 60% increase in revenue for the lottery. This significant financial growth has funded essential state programs, including early childhood education, college financial aid, vocational training, and economic development projects.

One of the standout products in the Washington Lottery's portfolio has been the LOTERIA-branded scratch games. These games, which feature traditional Latin American bingo-style play and vibrant Don Clemente images, have become fan favorites. Available at price points ranging from $2 to $20, they have collectively generated over $460.4 million in revenue.

Scientific Games is a dominant player in the lottery industry, accounting for over 70% of global instant game retail sales. The company has established partnerships with several top-performing instant game lotteries in the U.S., including those in New York, Kansas, and Kentucky.

John Schulz, President of Americas and Global Instant Products for Scientific Games, praised the enduring partnership with the Washington Lottery. “It is a pleasure to continue our collaboration with Washington’s Lottery on its very successful product portfolio as the primary instant game provider,” said Schulz. “The Lottery’s team has always embraced innovation and is willing to try new ideas that entertain players and drive more funding for vital programs in the state.”

The latest buzz from Scientific Games includes the “Game of Thrones” Lottery scratch-off, created in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment. This product, which debuted with the Colorado Lottery, exemplifies the company's commitment to offering engaging and high-profile gaming experiences.

 

“We’ve been able to offer players entertaining scratch games while driving more funding for community programs.”

 

Future Prospects

The extension of this partnership signals a promising future for the Washington Lottery, with continued innovation and growth in its scratch game offerings. As online casino gaming remains illegal in Washington, the lottery provides a vital and regulated gaming option for residents. The extension ensures that players will continue to have access to a wide range of entertaining scratch games, which will, in turn, contribute to funding important community programs across the state.

With this renewed commitment, Scientific Games and the Washington Lottery are poised to further enhance their contributions to both players and the broader community.