Scientific Games has signed a supply contract with Atlantic Lottery Corporation.

The contract will have Scientific Games supplying Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) with its AEGIS NGS lottery gaming system, as well as internet-based Sciplay iLottery gaming system. 

Implementation should begin this month and conversion to the new system should be completed by next year. 

From mid-2017 Scientific Games will also be providing ongoing operational monitoring and maintenance. 

Initially, the agreement was signed for a period of five-years, but it can be extended up to 15 years.

ALC operates on behalf of the Canadian government in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Thanks to the deal, Scientific Games’ service presence will extend to 70% of the provinces and all three territories in the country.

Brent Scrimshaw, ALC president and CEO said: “We are delighted to continue innovating with Scientific Games to bring entertaining lottery games to Atlantic Canadian players through technology that both serves us today and leads us into the future.

“Our conversion to the AEGIS NGS and Sciplay systems will provide ALC with the opportunity to securely and responsibly grow through traditional retail channels, and now mobile, internet and emerging channels.”

Pat McHugh, senior vice-president, North American lottery systems for Scientific Games, commented: “The combination of the AEGIS NGS gaming system and the Sciplay iLottery system will offer ALC a completely integrated technology solution and a deep entertainment portfolio of traditional and digital lottery games for players.

“ALC will be well-positioned to become an industry leader in multi-channel player engagement and promotions that can successfully grow their business.”