International Game Technology’s (IGT) systems were breached in a cyberattack last week in the latest such incident for the industry.
In an SEC filing, the lottery and gaming supplier said it became aware an unauthorised third party had gained access to some areas of its systems on 17 November.
The cybersecurity incident, IGT said, led to disruptions in certain internal technology systems and applications.
The hack is just the latest in a series of security breaches in the gambling industry, following a huge breach last year at MGM Resorts that made international headlines and resulted in a $100m EBITDA hit.
The provider said: “Promptly after detecting the issue, the company activated its cybersecurity incident response plan and launched an investigation with the support of its external advisors to assess and remediate the unauthorised activity.
“The company has also proactively taken certain systems offline to help protect them.”
IGT not certain if cyberattack is material
IGT said its ongoing investigation and response to the hack has included efforts to bring its systems back online, and that it has not yet determined whether the incident is material.
It added that it is communicating with its customers and other stakeholders as appropriate.
Where possible, the company has implemented alternatives for its operations in-line with its business continuity plans to mitigate disruptions and continue servicing its customers.
The hack comes just days following news that Everi’s shareholders had approved its planned $6.3bn merger with IGT’s global gaming division, which will both be acquired by private equity giant Apollo Global Management.
Under the deal, IGT’s lottery division will be spun out as a stand-alone company fully owned by the company’s shareholders.
The fallout from the MGM breach in November 2023 has seen the Federal Trade Commission launch a probe into the casino operator’s data security practices, as well been the focus of several pending class action lawsuits.
Other notable recent cybersecurity incidents include the reported August last year breach of Aristocrat Leisure’s systems, which saw the details of some staff members released.