Scientific Games launches National Lottery of Kazakhstan

Scientific Games has joined forces with JSC Satty Zhuldyz to launch the National Lottery of Kazakhstan.

JSC Satty Zhuldyz will operate the lottery, while Scientific will serve as exclusive supplier of all games, technology and services.

Lottery instant ‘scratch’ games and draw games, such as numbers and Keno, will be going live across a network of approximately 3,000 retailers in Kazakhstan.

“We are excited to work with Scientific Games to launch a socially responsible lottery in partnership with the Kazakhstan government,” JSC Satty Zhuldyz president Alexandr Ten said.

“Our goal is to bring the fun and entertainment of lottery to the Republic of Kazakhstan by employing Scientific Games' 40 years of security, integrity and best practices launching highly successful lotteries around the globe.”

Jim Kennedy, group chief executive, lottery, at Scientific, added: “Our expertise launching lotteries in many countries around the world, and our ability to deliver global best practices in the Republic of Kazakhstan, will have an immediate and positive impact on the National Lottery's performance, security and overall success for the citizens and government of Kazakhstan.”

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