IGT PlaySports Enters Washington to Power Sports Betting at Snoqualmie Casino
International Game Technology (IGT) is expanding its U.S. sports betting presence to Washington, partnering with Snoqualmie Casino. This collaboration will leverage IGT's PlaySports turnkey solution, allowing for both retail and on-premise mobile sports betting. The casino aims to enhance its gaming offerings, engaging sports fans more effectively and complementing existing amenities like the Seahawks Pit table game. This move marks a significant advancement in IGT's strategy to enhance localized sports betting experiences.
- Expansion of IGT's sports betting operations into Washington, enhancing market presence.
- Collaboration with Snoqualmie Casino to implement the PlaySports solution supports growth.
- Opportunity to engage local sports fans, particularly for Seahawks and Mariners events.
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LONDON, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company is expanding its U.S. sports betting footprint to Washington to power sports betting at Snoqualmie Casino in Snoqualmie. As part of this agreement, IGT will deliver its proven PlaySports turnkey solution, including its trading advisory services, for retail and on-premise mobile sports betting.
"As Seattle's closest casino, Snoqualmie Casino is thrilled to offer our patrons new types of gaming experiences backed by IGT's proven PlaySports solution," said Stanford Le, Snoqualmie Casino Chief Executive Officer. "IGT's leading sports betting platform, products, trading advisory services and on-premise mobile solution will allow us to quickly and easily deploy an exceptional localized sports betting program. As the closest sportsbook to the Seahawks' and Mariners' stadiums, expanding our offering to include sports betting will enable us to further engage sports fans at our casino and complement the popular Seahawks Pit, our immersive Seahawks-branded table game experience."
"Extending our sports betting momentum to Washington state with Snoqualmie Casino is another significant milestone for the IGT PlaySports team," said Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President. "IGT looks forward to helping the casino establish a best-in-class sports betting program and expand gaming experiences for its patrons and sports fans through our proven PlaySports technology and services."
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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.
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