IGT’s Renato Ascoli Inducted into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame

International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) has announced that Renato Ascoli, CEO of Global Lottery, will be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2024. Ascoli will be honored at an event hosted by the Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI) during the World Lottery Summit in Paris later this year.

In his role, Ascoli oversees global lottery and iLottery sales and operations, product and sales development, and technology and support for IGT’s extensive portfolio of over 90 lottery customers worldwide. Since the merger of GTECH and IGT in 2015, Ascoli has successfully led both the Global Lottery and Global Gaming business units. Key achievements during his tenure include launching sports betting with the Rhode Island Lottery, partnering with the Mississippi Lottery to initiate operations, deploying lottery terminals in Walmart stores, and rolling out IGT’s proprietary Cash Pop™ draw game in over 15 jurisdictions.

Ascoli’s previous roles include serving as General Manager of GTECH S.p.A. (formerly Lottomatica Group S.p.A. and Lottomatica S.p.A.) and President of GTECH Products and Services, where he oversaw the design, development, and delivery of advanced platforms, products, and services. He also led Italian operations, directing the strategic initiatives of the company’s businesses in Italy.

During his leadership at Lottomatica, one of the largest lotteries globally, Ascoli was pivotal in launching the Gratta e Vinci (Scratch & Win) instant ticket brand in Italy. He also played a key role in securing the exclusive Lotto concession in Italy through a consortium led by IGT, Lottoitalia S.r.l. The Italian Lotto, along with games like 10eLotto and MillionDAY, remains among the most popular and successful in Italy.

The Lottery Industry Hall of Fame, founded by PGRI in 2005, honors professionals who have significantly contributed to the success of the lottery industry. Inductees are selected annually through nominations and votes by former inductees, recognizing individuals who have promoted excellence and integrity throughout their careers.

“With nearly 20 years of experience serving in high-level positions in the lottery and gaming industries, Renato Ascoli is an accomplished senior executive whose leadership has been paramount in driving new business and innovation,” said Vince Sadusky, IGT CEO. “Renato has a keen ability to identify and realize business growth opportunities, and his contributions will benefit the lottery industry for years to come. IGT congratulates Renato on his well-deserved induction into this year’s Lottery Industry Hall of Fame.”

“I am incredibly honoured to be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024,” said Ascoli. “Working in the lottery industry with many great leaders and innovators has been an absolute privilege. The future of the lottery industry is bright, and I look forward to helping our customers propel the modernization of lottery worldwide while continuing to generate funds for philanthropic causes.”