<p>Scientific Games, the world’s largest <a href=”https://gamblingindustrynews.com/usa-lottery/”>lottery games</a> entity, will continue to power South Carolina Education Lottery “firsts†with the launch of the global company’s SCiQ retail ecosystem at retailers across the state.</p>
<p>The SCiQ technology systems will be deployed as part of the Lottery’s focus on improving the retail environment for its Scratch-Off games, simplifying how games are purchased and managed in stores.</p>
<p>SCiQ is currently deployed at chain and independent retailers in more than a dozen U.S. markets and recently launched for the first time in Europe.</p>
<p>Dolly Garfield, South Carolina Education Lottery Chief Executive Officer, <a href=”https://www.scientificgames.com/news/media-releases/scientific-games-launches-another-first-for-south-carolina-education-lottery-with-sciq-retail-ecosystem/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>said</a>:</p>
<p>“We’re embarking upon our first retail modernization initiative with a trusted partner in Scientific Games. Our teams understand that retail has evolved considerably over the past decade, and we know it’s important to our players that SCEL Scratch-Offs are accessible and easy to purchase. SCiQ will also simplify operations for our retailers, offering efficiencies that increase the value of selling our games in their stores.â€</p>
<p>Since 2002, Scientific Games has collaborated with SCEL on its first Scratch-Off game, first second-chance promotion, first player loyalty program, and now first retail modernization initiative.</p>
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<p>SCEL is the world’s No. 3 performing instant game lottery, according to La Fleur’s 2024 World Almanac. SCEL Scratch-Off games represented more than $1.6 billion in retail sales in fiscal year 2024.</p>
<p>SCiQ offers real-time scratch game inventory management data and creates supply chain efficiencies to boost scratch game sales. The tool will improve operational and reporting efficiencies in stores for retailers and SCEL.</p>
<p>Michael Martin, VP Retail Solutions for Scientific Games, said:</p>
<p>“We are honored to partner with the South Carolina Education Lottery on many exciting firsts since its inception. SCEL leadership has always demonstrated a great vision for how to drive performance and profitability for its Scratch-Off games, and SCiQ technology is the next step in ensuring continued success.â€</p>
<p>South Carolina players will enjoy several unique benefits of SCiQ, such as new digital displays that provide details on available games. This essentially enhances the ordering experience.</p>
<p>In addition, SCiQ provides retailers with digital menu boards for modern product display, automated inventory management that can reduce out-of-stocks, real-time store-specific sales, and market basket performance reports. The system also reduces product theft by incorporating locked bins that automatically dispense tickets.</p>
South Carolina Education Lottery to Adopt Scientific Games’ SCiQ Retail Technology
