IGT MAKES A THIRD TECHNOLOGY DONATION TO THE JUST BECAUSE FOUNDATION

 Marking the moment with all smiles and a group shot are representatives from the Paediatric Specialty Unit, The Just Because Foundation and IGT at Mt. Hope Hospital on the occasion of IGT’s third donation to the Just Because Foundation.

PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – SEPT 02, 2024 – International Game Technology (IGT) a global leader in gaming, has made its third donation of technology to the paediatric cancer support organisation, The Just Because Foundation (JBF). The donation comes in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to expand the entertainment and educational opportunities available to young patients undergoing treatment.

IGT’s latest donation includes three new desktop computers equipped with ABCmouse Early Learning Software, a comprehensive educational platform designed to make learning fun and accessible for children. The desktops were installed at the IGT After School Advantage (ASA) computer lab at the JBF Paediatric Specialty Unit at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, Mt Hope, in August 2024 – on the same day, that the non-profit JBF celebrated its 17th anniversary.

“IGT is incredibly honoured to continue our support of the Just Because Foundation,” said Dexter Thomas, IGT’s General Manager, Trinidad and Tobago. “Through technology, IGT aims to provide JBF’s community of children, and their families, with access to valuable educational resources. We hope that these devices will also offer a welcome distraction from the children’s treatment routines, creating a more positive and enriching environment during their time in the hospital.”

IGT will also continue its annual sponsorship of JBF’s ‘Be Better Bears’ programme, which ensures that every child diagnosed with cancer is gifted a special teddy bear for comfort. This is the fifth year that IGT will purchase and donate 200 stuffed bears to this cause.

Since 2015, The Just Because Foundation has been a part of IGT’s ASA programme, IGT’s flagship community initiative devoted to providing youth with access to technology while promoting STEM learning opportunities in communities where IGT operates. Between 2011 and 2024, 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 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 39 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.