LONDON, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its
PlaySports technology is now powering retail sports betting at The
Mill Casino in North Bend, Oregon.
Patrons of The Coquille Indian Tribe-owned casino can now place a
range of sports wagers over the counter or via the casino's IGT
PlaySports kiosks.
"We are extremely pleased to be the only casino in
Southern Oregon to provide our
guests access to the excitement of sports betting through IGT's
PlaySports technology," said Terri
Porcaro, CEO of The Mill Casino. "This new
option perfectly complements our slots and table games offering and
gives our customers even more reasons to visit our waterfront
destination."
"Enabling The Mill Casino in Oregon to offer world-class sports betting
experiences is another important milestone in the expansion of
IGT's position in the U.S. sports betting market," said
Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior
Vice President. "The solution's market-readiness and proven
capacity to seamlessly process high volumes of bets across devices
and channels continues to differentiate IGT PlaySports in the
market and has helped fuel its expansion into 11 U.S.
states."
IGT PlaySports is currently powering sports betting in 11 U.S.
states including Oregon,
Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, New York,
Pennsylvania, Mississippi, West
Virginia, Rhode Island, New
Jersey and Nevada.
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facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter, twitter.com/IGTnews or
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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 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:
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O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452;
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392-7452
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Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1
(401) 392-7190
Michelle Schenk, Global
Communications, +1 (702) 669-8177
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