Irish arm of US tech giant doubles profit

Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of gaming technology firm Scientific Games Worldwide more than doubled last year to $7m (€5.6m).

Accounts filed by Scientific Games Worldwide Ltd show the firm doubled its profits after revenues increased marginally from $74m to $78m in the 12 months to the end of December last.

The principal activity of the Co Longford-based firm is the leasing of gaming terminals and the provision of lottery software, services and terminals. The Irish unit was established in 1993 in Ballymahon.