LONDON, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that
it recently expanded its position in the growing historical horse
racing (HHR) segment with the Company's first historical racing
machine (HRM) deployments in Virginia. Through a distribution agreement
with Exacta Systems, IGT is providing players at Peninsula Pacific
Entertainment-owned gaming venues throughout Virginia with HRM-versions of their favorite
IGT video slot themes such as Fortune Coin®, Solar Disc™
and Red Hot Tamales! ® on the Company's proven
CrystalCurve® and CrystalDual® 27
cabinets.
"As the historical horse racing segment continues to grow
across the U.S., Exacta Systems is thrilled to partner with leading
content provider IGT to ensure that players have access to the
highest caliber game content and cabinets in the market," said
Jeremy Stein, Exacta Systems
CEO. "The recent deployment of IGT's historical racing
machines in Virginia introduces a
compelling, casino-style entertainment experience that is new to
the Commonwealth and will help drive growth for our
customers."
"IGT's distribution agreement with Exacta Systems enables us
to pursue exciting new growth opportunities like those offered in
Virginia's expanding historical horse
racing market," said Nick
Khin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, Gaming. "With
IGT's performance-tested content and proven hardware portfolio, we
can offer a steady stream of new HHR experiences that engage
players and elevate the profile and success of the entire HHR
gaming segment."
"Introducing IGT's exceptional HRM content and cabinets to
our gaming venues throughout Virginia has been a welcomed addition to the
quality of entertainment that we can offer our players,"
said Aaron Gomes,
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment Chief Operating Officer.
"As we look to drive growth and differentiate our offering,
IGT's video slot-style HRM games captured our players' attention
and brought some of the gaming industry's most popular slot themes
to our gaming floor."
Virginia joins Kentucky as the second jurisdiction where IGT has
deployed its HRMs.
For more information, visit IGT.com, or go to Facebook at
facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/IGTnews, or
watch IGT videos on YouTube at youtube.com/igt.
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 11,000 employees. For more information,
please visit www.igt.com.
About Exacta
Exacta Systems is a leader in the
Historical Horse Racing and central determinate technology
markets. Its Exacta Connect product supports a "build once,
deploy many" regulatory approved system that delivers engaging and
entertaining games across different central determinate market
segments. Exacta's best of breed HHR library, combined with
its open system platform that accommodates third party-manufacturer
content, ensures that HHR customers enjoy a second to none
entertainment experience. For more information about the
company and the Exacta historic horse racing system, visit
www.exactasystems.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
© 2021 IGT
The trademarks and/or service marks used herein are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT, its affiliates or its
licensors.
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