LONDON, Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has
further differentiated its PlaySports sports betting solution
through a multi-year partnership with the National Basketball
Association (NBA). Under the agreement, IGT's sports betting
customers in the U.S. will be authorized to use NBA intellectual
property, such as official data, team and league logos, in their
sportsbooks directly through an agreement with IGT.
"Partnering with the NBA to bring official league data to our
PlaySports customers further validates IGT's seriousness about
delivering an unrivaled sports betting solution for the U.S. market
and supports the 'all-in-one' proposition that we
offer," said Enrico
Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President. "With
the rise in popularity of in-play, prop and parlay bets, having
access to official, real-time NBA data feeds and league marks and
logos positions IGT to collaborate with our PlaySports customers in
creating highly compelling betting menus for sports fans across the
country."
"This partnership with IGT marks the first time a platform
provider can offer an 'out of the box' authentic NBA sports betting
solution to a diverse set of operators across the U.S.," said
Scott Kaufman-Ross, NBA Senior
Vice President, Head of Fantasy & Gaming. "This
agreement will allow regional operators across the country to have
direct access to NBA assets to create the best NBA gaming
experience and further engage our fans."
To learn more about IGT PlaySports, visit
igt.com/playsports.
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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