Summary
- The Maryland Lottery reviewed proposals for a new lottery system contract, receiving bids from Scientific Games, IGT, and Intralot.
- After a review, a commission determined that Intralot's proposal is superior to the other two bids.
- The recommendation was made to approve Intralot's proposal.
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission, the authority overseeing casinos and sports betting in Maryland and operator of the Maryland Lottery, has announced its decision to award a new Lottery Central Monitoring and Control System (LCMCS) contract. This contract will go to a subsidiary of Intralot, a prominent gaming solutions supplier and operator.
Lottery system contract proposals undergo analysis
The Maryland Lottery's existing LCMCS contract with Scientific Games will expire on May 4, 2027. To prepare for this, the Lottery issued a request for proposals (RFP) on July 19 of last year. Three companies responded with proposals: IGT Global Solutions Corporation, Scientific Games, LLC, and Intralot, Inc. Experts analyzed each proposal based on predetermined criteria. According to the Maryland Lottery, The evaluation committee determined that all three offerors have the capability to meet the Lottery’s requirements, including achieving 28% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation throughout the contract's duration. The evaluation considered the benefits each proposal offers the State, their technical capabilities, and pricing, including a cost-benefit analysis. In terms of technical merit, Scientific Games ranked first, while Intralot came second. However, on financial grounds, Intralot's proposal was deemed superior, with Scientific Games ranking second. The Maryland Lottery's evaluation committee reported that Intralot's estimated total contract term price is $260.4 million, compared to Scientific Games' price of $371.1 million. IGT's proposal ranked third, with an estimated total contract term price of $641 million.
Intralot's contract proposal was recommended for approval
After evaluating the proposals, the committee determined that Intralot's contract offer was most advantageous for the State of Maryland, aligning with the established guidelines. The Maryland Lottery elaborated: This decision was reviewed and approved by both the Maryland Lottery and Gaming's Procurement Officer and the Agency's Director before being submitted to the Commission for approval. With the Lottery's recommendation to award the LCMCS contract to Intralot, the next step is to obtain approval from the Board of Public Works. Once this board grants approval, the contract will be officially awarded. Currently, Intralot holds contracts with twelve North American lotteries. The company operates the lotteries in British Columbia, Canada, and Arkansas, and it has significant coin-operated amusement machine contracts in major markets like Illinois, New Mexico, Washington, DC, and Ohio, among others. If Intralot receives the final approval in Maryland, they will be responsible for manufacturing the counter terminals and self-service vending machines required for ticket sales at 4,300 Maryland Lottery retail locations across the state. Intralot will also provide the necessary software to operate these machines, including sales and accounting functions and other essential services. The contract is set for a duration of 10 years, with an option to extend for an additional five years.
