Land and online betting giant International Game Technology has posted a trading update, indicating that the company is posting a first quarter loss due to the effects of Covid-19 shutting down casino operations around the globe.
Key financial indicators for the quarter ending March 30th, 2020 were:
- Revenue down 17.9% to $940.2 million
- An impairment charge of $296 million related to the virus
- Revenues from product sales up 2% to $157 million
- Lottery revenues down 17% to $444 million
- Gaming revenues down 24% to $393 million
- Gaming product sales down 29% to $124 million
The full financial results will be released later today, and we'll relay any meaningful insights from the company if they become available.