LONDON, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has
expanded its PlaySports offering for the U.S. sports betting market
with the formation of its own full-service Trading Team based in
Las Vegas, Nev. The diverse and
talented team adds another dimension of service to the most widely
deployed B2B sports betting solution in the U.S. market and further
cements IGT's market leadership.
"IGT's in-house, U.S.-based Trading Team enhances the appeal
of the entire PlaySports offering and enables us to deliver an
'all-in-one' solution for operators seeking a single sports betting
service provider," said Enrico
Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President. "IGT
PlaySports' pure B2B focus, the Trading Team's in-depth knowledge
of regional and local betting preferences and trends, and the
Company's favorable regulatory standings in tribal and
state-governed jurisdictions across the U.S. continue to create
opportunities for our customers and drive our nationwide sports
betting leadership."
IGT's Trading Team will provide around-the-clock expert
oddsmaking with localized pricing for pre-game and in-play bets,
continual offer monitoring and optimization, and on-call expertise
in every aspect of day-to-day sportsbook operations. IGT's
PlaySports customers will also benefit from compelling and original
promotional bets, exclusive parlay and combination wagering and
player retention and acquisition strategies designed by the Team's
content managers.
"The flexibility and reliability of the IGT PlaySports
platform has long been one of its greatest attributes, and adding
services such as those provided by our Trading Team completes the
solution. Now, retail and online sportsbooks, from the smallest to
the largest, in any sports betting-legal state in the U.S., can
confidently take advantage of a fully integrated, truly world-class
trading service that is built on the leading betting technology and
backed by IGT, the most trusted name in gaming," added
Drago.
With deployments in 14 U.S. states and at 40 gaming outlets
across the country, IGT PlaySports is the leading sports betting
solution for the U.S. market. IGT PlaySports is powering
sportsbooks run by casinos, lotteries and racetracks in venues and
via mobile apps spanning Nevada,
Illinois, Colorado, Michigan, New
Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania,
Arkansas, Oregon, Indiana,
Iowa, West
Virginia, Mississippi and
Rhode Island.
To learn why winners choose IGT PlaySports, visit IGT.com.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver
entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of
compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player
insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our
solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players
and drive growth. 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 approximately 12,000 employees. For more information, please
visit www.igt.com.
Contact:
Phil O'Shaughnessy, Global
Communications, toll free in U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452; outside
U.S./Canada +1 (401) 392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 3485475493; for
Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1
(401) 392-7190
Michelle Schenk, Global
Communications, +1 (702) 669-8177
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