NeoGames has won a contract to expand its online lottery offering at Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, the Portuguese Lottery.

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“We’ve developed a very close working relationship with JSC, the gaming division of SCML” said Ilan Rosen, CEO of NeoGames.

“The growth of instant ticket sales experienced by SCML in recent years is a reflection of the lottery’s hard work and dedication to providing a rich and exciting gaming experience in a secure and responsible manner for the people of Portugal.”

NeoGames will supply the lottery with customised games, along with interactive versions of existing printed tickets, available in shops.

The company will also provide SCML with elements of its online lottery platform, enabling the lottery to manage some operational aspects of the business.

Fernando Paes Afonso, CEO of SCML, said: “Since 2010, SCML has experienced a tremendous growth in instant tickets sales with a record sales in 2013 of €590.7m.

“With NeoGames we have found a reliable partner that can help us increase our revenues from our interactive channels while maintaining a high degree of security and social responsibility.”