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4 MARKET NEWS 17.2.2022 NATIONAL Lottery plc, a fully owned subsidiary of IZI Group plc and the Pre- ferred Proponent for the National Lottery Concession in Malta, have announced that subsidiaries of the leading technology pro- vider International Game Technology PLC (IGT), have been selected as the Lottery Technology and Services Provider for the upcoming National Lottery Concession running from 2022-2032. IGT is an undisputed global leader in lot- teries and gaming, generating $4.8 billion in revenues in 2019 and employing ap- proximately 11,000 persons globally. "We have been preparing for this project for over two years as we wanted to partner with the leading global lottery technology provider that is innovative, has the expe- rience in operating state lotteries and un- derstands the local context. is is what we found in IGT, making this choice one of our Group's most important strategic decisions," stated Johann Schembri, IZI Group's Founder and CEO. "rough this strategic alliance, National Lottery plc is ensuring that the National Lottery operation in Malta for the com- ing ten years will run on world-class tech- nology that meets the stringent demands to elevate this operation to European benchmarks, creating a paradigm shift in the way the National Lottery is operated and appreciated by the public," added Mr. Schembri. Jay Gendron, IGT Chief Operating Of- ficer, Global Lottery, expressed his delight at having been selected as National Lottery plc's strategic technology partner. "We have enjoyed working together with National Lottery plc for several months. We believe that with our expertise as a world leading lottery provider combined with the local knowledge of National Lot- tery plc, we can provide a lottery experi- ence of the highest quality in Malta. e Maltese lottery market is very interesting and our experience in operating similar markets will ensure that the new lottery will be of the utmost quality." IGT is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol (NYSE:IGT). As a global leader in gaming, IGT deliv- ers entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. IGT has a well-established local pres- ence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world and creates value by ad- hering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. Lotteries tech giant IGT selected as National Lottery technology provider JUST in time for Hertz Lease's 25th anniversary, United Ga- rage Limited, Hertz Interna- tional franchisee for Malta, has launched a new, dedicated web- site for vehicle lease customers – www.hertzlease.com.mt. e website outlines the dif- ferent options available, includ- ing how to transform a corpo- rate fleet from basic, individual leases to a business-level lease, upgrading your vehicle to elec- tric to make your drive green, and the option to lease vans and light commercial vehicles that provide solutions for moving goods. You will find information on how a Hertz Lease offers an ad- vantageous, tailored alternative to purchasing a vehicle and dif- ferent lease solutions, from Mini Leases for terms of up to two years and Flexi Leases for con- tracts from three to five years. Several clients have offered testimonials, with apprecia- tion shown on the high level of personalised customer service, good value for money, and cour- teous, efficient staff. "e new Hertz Lease website offers a dedicated a one-stop shop to showcase the leasing services on offer. ere is a re- fined, clean look to the site, with navigation being optimised. We are confident that this new web- site will draw an enlarged audi- ence and reinforce our strong service promise," said Sean Gatt Baldacchino, Sales and Market- ing Manager of United Garage Limited. Hertz Lease operates from the United Garage offices in Qormi Road, Luqa. New website for Hertz Malta