Request for Information- iLottery System and Related Services

The Illinois Lottery has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for an iLottery System and Related Services, seeking comprehensive insights from the gaming community about current industry trends, innovations, and best practices. This RFI is designed to gather non-price information to inform a future Request for Proposal (RFP) for an online lottery system that enables digital game sales and integrates with the lottery's central gaming system. The procurement focuses on collecting detailed information about system architecture, network design, security protocols, payment methods, game design, responsible gaming tools, user interface, and compliance standards. Responses are due on August 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM CT, with strict instructions that respondents should not submit any pricing information or customized solutions. The RFI covers extensive areas of inquiry, including system development life cycle, application delivery, business requirements, and technical requirements, with the ultimate goal of supporting the Illinois Lottery's statutory mandate to operate with a private manager selected through a competitive bidding process.

The RFI does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, but emphasizes that all submitted information will be available for public review. The document indicates that the Illinois Lottery is required by statute to select a qualified manager through a competitive bidding process, with the eventual management agreement needing to include specific statutory terms. While no incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are explicitly mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the RFI suggests a complex and potentially significant technology procurement. The focus appears to be on gathering market intelligence about iLottery systems rather than initiating an immediate procurement, with the expectation that the collected information will help shape the future RFP. Respondents are expected to provide detailed, non-proprietary insights into the current state of iLottery technology and best practices across the gaming industry.