IGT Signs iGaming Content Distribution Agreement with Yggdrasil Gaming for U.S. and Canada
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced a multi-year iGaming content distribution agreement with Yggdrasil Gaming, securing exclusive access to select games for distribution in the U.S. and Canada. This partnership aims to enhance IGT's PlayCasino offering as the online gaming market expands in North America. The first Yggdrasil title is expected to debut in December 2021. Both companies emphasize the importance of this alliance for long-term growth and value creation for shareholders.
- Securing exclusive distribution rights for Yggdrasil games enhances IGT's PlayCasino portfolio.
- Collaboration with Yggdrasil aligns with IGT's growth strategy in the expanding North American iGaming market.
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LONDON, Nov. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it signed a multi-year iGaming content distribution agreement with leading online gaming content creators, Yggdrasil Gaming. The agreement grants IGT exclusive access to a selected number of Yggdrasil Gaming's online games for distribution in the U.S. and Canada where iGaming is permitted.
"Yggdrasil continues to deliver on its growth strategy, and the U.S. and Canada are key territories for driving continued, sustainable long-term growth, and shareholder value. We are delighted to partner up with IGT, the world's leading gaming supplier, who will have exclusive territorial distribution rights for a selected number of our best-in-class Yggdrasil game titles," said Fredrik Elmqvist, Yggdrasil CEO. "As the online gaming market continues to expand in North America, we look forward to supporting IGT's PlayCasino customers realize their goals through our player-centric, highly entertaining and award-winning games."
"Partnering with high-performing game developers such as Yggdrasil Gaming is a pillar of IGT PlayDigital's growth strategy and an additional differentiator of the IGT PlayCasino value proposition," said Enrico Drago, IGT CEO Digital & Betting. "Yggdrasil Gaming's artistic talents, passion for innovation and commitment to quality and performance shine through in all their games and we believe Yggdrasil games will complement our player-favorite IGT PlayCasino games."
IGT expects to feature the first Yggdrasil game on its platform in December 2021.
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