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Strength of Scientific Games' Digital Lottery and Sports Offering Shines at 2021 EGR North America Awards

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Jun 23, 2021 | Atlanta and Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA – June 23, 2021 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) celebrates three big wins at the 2021 EGR North America Awards, including Lottery Supplier of the Year, Sports Betting Supplier of the Year and Sportsbook Platform Provider of the Year. The awards, presented at a digital event this year, celebrate excellence in the online gaming industry and are considered the premier awards for suppliers and operators in the North American market. Judges for the EGR Awards include a panel of esteemed representatives from marketing, legal, consultancy and investment firms.

Scientific Games won the 2021 Lottery Supplier of the Year award based upon an excellent year, expanding digital lottery portfolio, thought leadership, solid market share and complete platform offering, according to judges’ comments.

The Company’s partnership with market leading U.S. operators was a key factor in being named 2021 Sports Betting Supplier of the Year, as it continues to make waves with customizable sports betting products that meet the needs of operators including OpenArenaTM, OpenTradeTM and other turnkey components.

Scientific Games was recognized as the 2021 Sportsbook Platform of the Year due to strong growth and continued innovation and investment in its OpenBet™ platform, in addition to managing bets on a large scale with 100% uptime experienced by operators during the biggest sporting events of the year in the U.S.

Barry Cottle, CEO for Scientific Games, said, “The strength of our North American digital lottery and sports offering is truly shining, and we are thrilled to be recognized by EGR as the Supplier of the Year in three major categories as we continue to innovate, serve an expanding customer base and solidify our position as the leading digital lottery and sports supplier in North America.”

Scientific Games is a leading global supplier of games, technology and services for the casino, lottery, social gaming, online gaming and sports betting sectors.

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About Scientific Games
Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) is a world leader in entertainment offering dynamic games, systems and services for casino, lottery, social gaming, online gaming and sports betting. Scientific Games offers the gaming industry's broadest and most integrated portfolio of game content, advanced systems, cutting-edge platforms and professional services. Committed to responsible gaming, Scientific Games delivers what customers and players value most: trusted security, engaging entertainment content, operating efficiencies and innovative technology. For more information, please visit scientificgames.com.

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Date: 06/23/2021

Category: Lottery

Type: Release