Scientific Games Achieves Three Prestigious Awards at the 2025 American Business Awards

In a remarkable showcase of excellence, Scientific Games recently received three accolades during the 23rd Annual American Business Awards (ABA) held on May 8, 2025. The global leader in lottery solutions was awarded two Gold awards for its cutting-edge retail technologies: SCiQ and PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ, recognized in the categories of Operations Management Solutions and Emerging Technology, respectively. Furthermore, Joseph Bennett, the company’s recently retired Vice President of Instant Game Production, earned a Silver award for Achievement in Management—Manufacturing, acknowledging his significant contributions to the field throughout his illustrious career.

John Schulz, Scientific Games' President for Americas Global Instant Products, expressed his excitement over the company's achievements, stating, "It's an incredible honor to have SCiQ and PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ recognized with 2025 Gold American Business Awards. These awards underscore our commitment to innovation and the effort of our teams in reimagining the retail lottery landscape. We also take great pride in Joe Bennett’s Silver Award, as his leadership over three decades has helped shape secure instant game manufacturing practices for not only Scientific Games but the industry as a whole."

The accolades this year come from an impressive pool of over 3,700 entries from various organizations across numerous sectors. More than 300 professionals participated in a meticulous judging process that assessed the nominees on criteria like innovation, integrity, effectiveness, creativity, and growth. The Gold award signifies the highest level of honor in each category, demonstrating the top-rated submissions, while the Silver award represents the second-tier accolade.

The SCiQ ecosystem represents a game-changing advancement in lottery instant game retailing. It incorporates state-of-the-art inventory management, security features, and real-time sales tracking, providing retailers and players with a modernized, safer approach to purchasing and selling instant games. Additionally, PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ extends these capabilities to self-service retail environments, integrating SCiQ technology into PlayCentral HD vending machines, which allows for unprecedented inventory control and improved game security, thus enhancing the retail experience while optimizing lottery revenues.

Joseph Bennett's influence at Scientific Games spans over 34 years, during which he has spearheaded crucial advancements in digital workflows, manufacturing efficiency, and security protocols. His leadership was pivotal in transitioning the company toward a fully integrated digital production ecosystem, introducing patented encryption technologies that safeguard the integrity of instant lottery games. As a result of his stewardship, Scientific Games successfully produces over 53 billion secure, high-quality instant games annually. Bennett concluded his tenure with the company in April 2025, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and excellence.

With operations across five continents, Scientific Games delivers a diverse array of retail and digital games, cutting-edge technology, analytics, and services to a vast network of 150 lotteries in 50 countries. The company is dedicated to reshaping the industry's future, applying relentless innovation, performance, and security to enhance gaming experiences worldwide. For more detailed insights on Scientific Games' initiatives and their impactful technologies, visit scientificgames.com.

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