Nov 08, 2018 | Atlanta and Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA – November 8, 2018 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) today announced at an event in Panama City, Florida that the Company is donating $100,000 to disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle. Half of the donation will support the Bay Law Enforcement Assistance Foundation and the other half will support the Florida Disaster Fund. Scientific Games is a global leader in the gaming and lottery industries, and is a major business partner with the Florida Lottery since the Lottery’s inception in 1988.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said, “As a Bay County resident myself, it brings a tear to my eye to see folks giving back in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. The storm was strong, but our people are stronger and we will rebuild. I appreciate the donations of Scientific Games and the many other private sector partners who have steeped up to help families hurting in the Panhandle.
Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford said, “I am overwhelmed by the generosity of Scientific Games toward our community. Their donation will help many of the deputies who have lost everything in Hurricane Michael. It has been heart-breaking to see the serious losses in our community following the storm, but the silver lining in it all is seeing incredible private sector partners like Scientific Games step forward and provide relief in our time of need.”
Representative Jay Trumball said, “This is a wonderful contribution to support the hard working men and women of the Bay County’s Sheriff’s Office. We have lost much in Hurricane Michael but we have also gained some tremendous support from our friends and for that I am grateful.”
Scientific Games Chief Group Executive of Lottery Jim Kennedy said, “We have a very strong connection to Florida. Millions of Floridians have played our Florida Lottery games over the last 30 years, and we have a very dedicated base of Scientific Games employees here in the state. So it is important to us to follow Governor Rick Scott and Governor-Elect Ron DeSantis’ lead and help those in need following Hurricane Michael. We want to do everything we can to help Florida come back stronger than ever before following the disaster.”
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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 and 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.
Company Contacts:
Lottery Communications
Therese Minella +1 770-825-4219
Director, Lottery Communications
therese.minella@scientificgames.com
Corporate Communications
Susan Cartwright +1 702-532-7981
Vice President, Corporate Communications
susan.cartwright@scientificgames.com
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