IGT Prepares to Enhance Its Central System for The French National Lottery

France's national lottery has signed a seven-year deal to IGT upgrade its main infrastructure with IGT's state-of-the-art Aurora platform .

FDJ is recognized as the official operator of France's national lottery , ranking as the second largest in Europe and third globally. This new arrangement will see FDJ's central system being elevated to IGT's sophisticated Aurora platform, adept for handling high gaming volumes.

“Having successfully expanded FDJ’s digital offerings through our cutting-edge omni-channel structure and our exclusive iLottery platform , it is the right moment to elevate our main draw games engine to new omni-channel capabilities,” stated Xavier Etienne, FDJ’s Technology & International Executive VP.

“This initiative is a vital part of FDJ’s strategic ambitions, and we are thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with IGT in making this pivotal step successful.”

Alongside supplying immediate ticket vending devices, instant tickets, technological training, and upkeep, IGT has been providing FDJ with lottery central systems for over two decades. This enhancement will ensure FDJ remains aligned with evolving consumer expectations.

According to IGT, Aurora's framework will be seamlessly incorporated into FDJ's player and retailer account management systems, enabling complete integration of traditional draw games into FDJ's updated digital omni-channel setup.

Jay Gendron, IGT’s COO of Lottery, noted: “Omni-channel lottery platforms boost player interaction and are increasingly expected as lotteries adopt more digital strategies.

“The improved omni-channel features IGT will embed into FDJ’s lottery framework, paired with the Aurora platform’s unmatched reliability, performance, and adaptability, will help sustain the French National Lottery’s reputation as one of the world's leading lotteries.”