LONDON, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its
PlaySports sports betting technology is now powering retail sports
betting at Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort in Akwesasne, N.Y., as part of The Stars Group's
betting and gaming market access agreement with the Saint Regis
Mohawk Tribe. Through IGT's technology, patrons can now place a
range of sports wagers over the counter or via IGT PlaySports
kiosks at the casino.
"With the addition of IGT's PlaySports technology, we can now
offer our guests a world-class sports betting experience in
addition to the slot, table, bingo, and poker games that our
patrons already enjoy at Akwesasne Mohawk Casino," said
Todd Papineau, Akwesasne Mohawk
Casino Resort General Manager. "We're excited to work with
IGT and benefit from the Company's expertise and
innovation."
"Powering sports betting technology at Akwesasne Mohawk
Casino Resort expands our PlaySports footprint in New York to three casinos," said
Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior
Vice President. "IGT PlaySports is a proven B2B
technology solution already deployed in 11 states. We congratulate
the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort on being the latest casino to
open an outstanding sportsbook featuring IGT's technology,
elevating the entertainment experience for sports fans in
New York."
IGT PlaySports is currently powering sports betting in 11 U.S.
states: Oregon, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, New
York, Pennsylvania,
Mississippi, West Virginia, Rhode
Island, New Jersey, and
Nevada.
To learn why winners choose IGT PlaySports visit IGT.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 Digital 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.
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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