LONDON and LAS VEGAS, May 4,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC
("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) and MGM Resorts International ("MGM") (NYSE:
MGM) announced that IGT's PlaySpot™ mobile solution, for the
playMGM mobile sports betting app, has formally completed the trial
phase and received all required Nevada regulatory approvals.
playMGM enables MGM Resorts' M life Rewards members to place
sports wagers on their mobile devices anywhere, anytime within
Nevada. MGM Resorts Race & Sports Books have created a
menu of betting options, available exclusively on playMGM,
including live in-game wagers as well as original prop and future
bets. Players can sign up for a playMGM account and deposit and
withdraw cash at any of the 10 MGM Resorts Race & Sports Books
along the Las Vegas Strip.
The playMGM app, designed for iPhone and Android, is MGM
Resorts' first mobile sports betting solution and IGT's first
sports betting deployment in the United States. It features
functionality never before seen in legal mobile sports betting in
the U.S., such as a live "trend cloud" highlighting the most active
bets of the moment.
"Our playMGM mobile sports betting app puts our Sports Books at
our guests' fingertips," said Lovell Walker, MGM Resorts
International Executive Director of Interactive Gaming
Development. "We worked closely with IGT throughout the
development process to appropriately leverage PlaySpot technology,
ensuring that the app delivers an unrivaled guest experience. M
life Rewards members can enjoy sports wagering opportunities in
Nevada from the pool, their hotel
rooms or if they are a Nevada
resident, from the comfort of their home."
IGT's PlaySpot implementation for playMGM offers guests an array
of user-friendly features such as:
- Digital Deposits and Withdrawals Worldwide – Players can
sign up for a playMGM pre-paid card in the app itself. With this
feature, users can fund and withdraw money from their playMGM
accounts anywhere in the world. Tourists do not have to wait to
return to town to cash their winning wagers and locals do not have
to make a trip to The Strip to collect.
- Trend Cloud – playMGM features an innovative home screen
that displays a live, personalized selection of the most relevant
bets available for each player.
- Dynamic Parlays – playMGM users are able to build their
own Parlays, Round Robins and Teaser combinations in the app, with
real-time pricing updates for maximum flexibility.
"Our successful Nevada
deployment of PlaySpot with MGM Resorts International exemplifies
why the solution won 'Casino Product of the Year' at the Global
Gaming Awards," said Matteo Monteverdi, IGT Senior Vice
President Global Product Marketing, Interactive. "PlaySpot
brings sports betting forward into the mobile era, delivers
unparalleled player experiences and helps MGM Resorts connect with
players on an entertainment platform that they use every day."
The playMGM app is free and accessible via the Apple Store on
iTunes for iOS and via playMGM.com for Android. For more
information on playMGM visit playmgm.com or mlife.com.
For more information, visit IGT or go to Facebook at
facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews or
watch IGT videos on YouTube, youtube.com/igt.
M life Rewards, MGM Resorts International's loyalty program
provides members benefits and once-in-a-lifetime experiences
at the company's incomparable collection of resort destinations. To
join, or for more information, visit mlife.com.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.igt.com.
About MGM Resorts International's M life Rewards
M
life Rewards is MGM Resorts International's premier rewards
program. Members earn benefits for virtually every dollar spent at
15 world-renowned MGM Resorts destinations including Bellagio,
ARIA, Vdara, MGM Grand, The Signature at MGM
Grand, Mandalay Bay, Delano Las Vegas, The
Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York, Luxor,
and Excalibur in Las Vegas; Beau
Rivage and Gold Strike in Mississippi and MGM Grand
Detroit. With just one card, M life Rewards members have
access to experiential rewards, personalized offers and exclusive
benefits such as special room rates, pre-sale entertainment and
fight tickets, priority reservations, and invitations to
members-only events. Preferred relationships, including Hyatt,
Southwest Airlines, Royal Caribbean International and Avis Budget
Group, provide members additional value, access and offers
throughout the world on land, air and sea. For more information,
visit mlife.com or connect
on Facebook or Twitter.
Contacts:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
Michelle Schenk, Global
Communications, Gaming, (702) 669-8177
Scott Ghertner, MGM Resorts
International, (702) 692-6750
© 2017 IGT
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