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IGT Reports 2020 First Quarter Results

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has reported its financial results for Q1 2020.
The Q1 2020 results reflect the impact of global COVID-19 restrictions. Revenue declines were evident in each business segment and across all primary revenue streams.
The consolidated revenue was $940 million, down 18% from the prior year. The company also reported an operating loss of $197 million, down from income of $178 million in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA was $309 million, down 26% from the prior-year period.
Net debt of $7.17 billion improved 3% from $7.38 billion at 31 December 2019; Net debt leverage of 4.47x, up from 4.31x at 31 December 2019, primarily due to lower EBITDA in the first quarter of 2020.
“After a solid start in the first two months of the year, we quickly shifted our focus to the global COVID-19 health crisis in March. The safety and well-being of our people, customers, and communities have been our highest priority since day one. We implemented robust business continuity plans and maintain service levels at our normal, high standards. I am grateful for the passion and perseverance the entire IGT team has demonstrated during these unprecedented times and I am confident IGT is well positioned to emerge from the crisis a stronger, even more competitive organization,” Marco Sala, CEO of IGT, said.
“We’ve taken swift actions across all non-essential costs and are now switching our focus to structural cost savings initiatives. At the same time, we have adopted strict measures to preserve liquidity in the current environment. Given the uncertainty created by COVID-19, we are withdrawing our previous financial outlook for 2020, but we are confident that with $2.2 billion of liquidity, we are geared with sound financial flexibility to weather the storm caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” Max Chiara, CFO of IGT, said.
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Players Reclaim Close to $7M Through AskGamblers Complaint Service in 2024

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The latest AskGamblers Complaint Service report for 2024 has officially been released. The comprehensive report highlights the most important accomplishments and records of the AskGamblers Complaint Service team for the previous year.
In 2024, The AGCS team (formerly known as AGCCS) managed to return $6,890,547.11 to players. Over 7259 players turn to AskGamblers, submitting complaints against 1114 casino brands. Out of all the accepted and processed complaints, the team had a 68% resolution success rate. One of the notable milestones that reached was returning a total of $70 million to the members.
Dijana RadunoviÄ, General Manager at AskGamblers, said: âItâs amazing to see the trust players put in us year after year, and weâre able to repay them by helping them recover their funds from operators or solve other related issues. Weâve had another successful year, with a few records broken and amazing milestones achieved and we canât wait to see what lies in store in the years ahead.â
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SlotsCalendar Announces its Second Awards Edition at iGC Malaga 2025

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SlotsCalendar, a leading name and tastemaker in iGaming, has announced the second edition of the SlotsCalendar Awards. Winners will be announced during the iGC Malaga event in May 2025.
These awards are rapidly gaining significance in the iGaming world as SlotsCalendarâs steady growth, success, and player-centric mentality represent the communityâs interest.
Players have approximately a month to vote between the 10th of April and the 12th of May.
For its 2025 edition, the SlotsCalendar Awards Gala returns to the iGaming Club Conference in Malaga, happening on May 28th. The Awards categories for this year are as follows:
⢠Game Studio of the Year
⢠The Slot Everyoneâs Talking About
⢠Star Slot in the Making
⢠Casino of the Year
⢠Excellence in Bonus Variety
⢠Industry Standard in Responsible Gambling
⢠Live Casino of the Year
⢠Best Sports Betting Platform
⢠Best New Casino
⢠Best Crypto Casino
While the idea of iGaming Awards is not new to the industry, the SlotsCalendar Awards are unique for a simple reason: winners are voted by players from the entire iGaming community.
The uniqueness of these awards makes them particularly important in iGaming. Placing the decision-making strictly in the hands of the player is a fundamental shift in the iGaming community.
SlotsCalendar CEO Viorel Stan said: âItâs truly an honor and a privilege to see how our SlotsCalendar Awards have evolved. Last yearâs inaugural edition was a crowning achievement for us. It proved how vast and involved our community is, creating a level of engagement that made us incredibly proud. Being able to return to the iGC and reward some of iGamingâs luminaries in the name of the SlotsCalendar Community is beyond gratifying.â
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DigiPlus Bags 7 Wins at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

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DigiPlus Interactive Corp. (DigiPlus) has won seven honours â including five coveted gold awards â at the 2025 Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards. This milestone places DigiPlus among the most awarded companies in the region this year, spotlighting its strategic growth and transformative impact across digital entertainment, social development and investor relations.
The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards Programme that recognises innovation across all 29 markets in the region. Widely regarded as the worldâs premier business awards, the Stevie Awards represent a prestigious recognition of business excellence.
DigiPlus bagged five Gold Stevies for âInnovative Achievement in Growthâ, âInnovation in Investor Relationsâ, âExcellence in Social Impact Companiesâ, âInnovation in Annual Reportsâ and âInnovation in Corporate Websitesâ. The company also clinched Silver and Bronze Stevies for âAchievement in Product Innovationâ and âInnovation in Brand Renovationâ respectively.
At the core of these wins is DigiPlusâ commitment to innovation and digital transformation. From redefining the player experience through localised and immersive content, to launching a refreshed brand identity that resonates with a more connected and tech-savvy user base, DigiPlus has embraced a future-forward mindset. The companyâs calculated investments in big data, cutting-edge technologies and stakeholder engagement have not only fueled business growth, but also opened inclusive pathways to digital participation through its social development arm, BingoPlus Foundation.
âThis momentous victory at the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards affirms DigiPlusâ emergence as a true powerhouse of innovation and progress, reshaping industry boundaries and redefining digital consumer engagement on a global scale. Through consistent growth and business performance, DigiPlus reaffirms its unwavering commitment to creating long-term value,â said DigiPlus Chairman Eusebio Tanco.
Winning entries in the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards undergo a rigorous, multi-layered evaluation by an esteemed panel of judges composed of business and industry leaders across the region.
âThe 12th Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards received an impressive array of outstanding entries. This yearâs winners have clearly shown their dedication to innovation, and we commend their resilience and imaginative efforts,â said Maggie Miller, President of the Stevie Awards.
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