LONDON, June 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that MGM Resorts
International ("MGM Resorts") (NYSE: MGM) is utilizing IGT's sports
betting platform to run its retail sports betting operations as the
State of New Jersey has now opened
legalized sports betting.
IGT was selected by MGM Resorts to provide its end-to-end sports
betting solution at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Borgata has opened
for sports betting with IGT's retail point-of-sale system, enabling
in-casino patrons to place in-play and pre-match sports bets over
the counter, effective today.
IGT brings significant expertise and experience to providing
leading technology to MGM Resorts sports betting. IGT currently
powers MGM Resorts' retail sports betting at 10 major Las Vegas
Strip properties, and mobile sports betting on the playMGM app with
IGT PlaySpot™ technology throughout Nevada.
"Deployment of IGT's sports betting solution at Borgata
demonstrates that we are ready to deliver the products, technology,
support and service to make retail and mobile sports betting a
reality in any legalized state, today," said Renato Ascoli, IGT CEO North America.
"We're very excited to extend our successful sports betting
relationship with MGM Resorts to New
Jersey and beyond."
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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.
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Communications, Gaming (702) 669-2975
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Communications, Gaming (702) 669-8177
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James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
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