Scientific Games has launched the National Lottery of Kazakhstan.

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Lottery instant "scratch" games and draw games, including numbers and Keno, are launching across a network of approximately 3,000 retailers in Kazakhstan.

Alexandr Ten, president of JSC Satty Zhuldyz, said: "We are excited to work with Scientific Games to launch a socially responsible lottery in partnership with the Kazakhstan government. Our goal is to bring the fun and entertainment of lottery to the Republic of Kazakhstan by employing Scientific Games' 40 years of security, integrity and best practices launching highly successful lotteries around the globe."

Ten said that, in addition to the enormous entertainment value for players, the lottery will deliver important revenue to the government to support the Kazakhstan Ministry of Sports and Culture, including the Kazakhstan Olympic team.

Jim Kennedy, group chief executive, lottery, for Scientific Games, said: "We are honoured to be the exclusive lottery supplier in this important mission. Our expertise launching lotteries in many countries around the world, and our ability to deliver global best practices in the Republic of Kazakhstan, will have an immediate and positive impact on the National Lottery's performance, security and overall success for the citizens and government of Kazakhstan."