FRIDAY, 13 JUNE 2025, PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO:
International Game Technology (“IGT”), a global leader in gaming, proudly announces the completion of a computer lab upgrade at the Casa De Corazon children’s home in Sangre Grande. As part of its flagship community initiative, the IGT After School Advantage (“ASA”) programme, the company donated equipment and funded renovations to create a child-friendly learning space at the Home, with new desktop computers loaded with educational software.
The space has been designed to support the academic and personal development of Casa de Corazon’s 11 residents—eight boys and three girls, ages six to sixteen. Working with partner NGOs and children’s homes such as the Casa de Corazon, IGT’s ASA programme aims to provide technology and educational programmes to children who would not otherwise have such opportunities.
“At IGT, we believe every child deserves access to the tools and technology that will empower them in a digital world,” said Dexter W. Thomas, General Manager of IGT Trinidad and Tobago. “The IGT ASA programme is one of the ways we, as a technology company, help close the digital divide, particularly for vulnerable children in residential care. The programme aims to create safe learning environments that foster digital literacy, creativity, and achievement.”
“We are very thankful to IGT for this generous donation and its steadfast commitment to our children over the years,” said Lynette Serrette, Centre Manager at Casa De Corazon. “The upgraded lab provides a modern space where our boys and girls can explore, learn, and grow. They’re very excited to try ABCmouse and the other learning apps on the computers.”
Through IGT’s partnership with the education technology provider, the three new desktops at Casa de Corazon will have access to, a comprehensive digital learning programme for children. IGT also offers support to its ASA partners throughout the year with skills training and learning opportunities such as the annual IGT Coding and Robotics Rock! Camp, held exclusively for the beneficiaries of IGT’s ASA programme.
Since 2011, IGT Trinidad and Tobago has made over 50 donations to its 18 ASA Centres, providing state-of-the-art computers, online technology, software, and employee volunteer hours to its partner organisations.
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About IGT’s After School Advantage Programme:
As part of IGT’s Sustainable Play™ initiatives, After School Advantage (ASA) is the company’s flagship community initiative, devoted to providing youth with access to technology at digital learning centers in communities where IGT operates. The program ensures students have access to participate in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) educational opportunities while developing the knowledge and skills for the jobs of tomorrow. Since 2011, IGT and its subsidiaries have opened 38 ASA computer labs across the English-speaking Caribbean. As part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to supporting its global communities, IGT aims to continually enhance the technological awareness of students and prepare them to contribute to the social and infrastructural development of the Caribbean.
About IGT Trinidad and Tobago:
As the full-service lottery provider to the National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB), IGT
manages the distribution, accounting and validation of the Lottery’s instant ticket business. In addition to lottery and instant ticket services, through VIA, a commercial services company, IGT provides prepaid mobile phone top-up and bill payment services over lottery terminals in Trinidad and Tobago.
About IGT:
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivalled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.
