INTRALOT SPONSORS PATRAS AS CANDIDATE CITY FOR MEDITERRANEAN GAMES OF 2009
Athens, Greece – October 16th, 2003
INTRALOT is supporting the candidature of the city of Patras (Greece) to host the Mediterranean games of 2009.
The 3rd largest city of the country and the capital of Western Greece is one of the candidate cities to organise the 16th Mediterranean games of 2009. The city of Patras has a very good chance in being awarded, as it has accumulated valuable experience in hosting International sport events. Moreover, within 2004 the city will host the Olympic Football tournaments and will be the European Capital of Culture for the year 2006.
Mr Constantinos Antonopoulos, CEO of INTRALOT, stated: “It is our pleasure to support the city of Patras in its effort to host the Mediterranean Games of 2009. INTRALOT is committed in contributing to those kind of initiatives which promote the sports status of the country. We wish all the best to the organising committee of the candidature in the selection process.”
INTRALOT links its economic growth to its active involvement in a wide spectrum of social events and initiatives that aim to advance the athletic and cultural status. Sports enjoy a prominent place in the Company’s sponsorship agenda.
ABOUT INTRALOT
INTRALOT is engaged in the development of integrated gaming systems and provides multiple services related to the design, development, operation and support of games. Based on its extensive know how, advanced product development specifications and substantial experience in organizing and operating lottery games, INTRALOT can offer its clients custom-made integrated solutions, which ensure maximum efficiency and absolute security. Following a highly successful period of rapid growth, INTRALOT is ranked 3rd in revenues and 2nd in profits, based on 2002 financial results, among lottery suppliers worldwide, and maintains a steady course towards the leading position in the global market. Today the company has secured an important position in the European and South American markets while is expanding its presence in North America and S.E. Asia.