IGT Expands in North Dakota

International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it has expanded its sports betting footprint in North Dakota, thanks to a previously signed partnership with Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel.

The partnership sees IGT power retail sports betting at the Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel in Hankinson, N.D. The venue is part of the Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise and is owned and operated by the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe.

A New Element

Representatives from Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel say that IGT’s PlaySports solution gives them an opportunity to expand their offering and attract more players and sports fans.

IGT’s proven PlaySports sports betting solution gives us the opportunity to bring a compelling new element of gaming to our patrons and expands our gaming offerings to attract additional players and sports fans,” said Wanda Varns, General Manager, Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel.

Officials from Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise say that they are excited about being in business with IGT and that its expertise will help the gaming venue establish a successful sports betting offering.

“We’re excited to partner with IGT and leverage the Company’s leading sports betting platform and solutions, along with its deep-rooted expertise that will help Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel establish a successful sports betting offering,” added Weston Quinn, CFO, Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise.

IGT PlayDigital representatives say that Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel is one of the largest tribal casinos in the state and that they are looking forward to bringing their services to its visitors.

“Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel is one of the largest tribal casinos in North Dakota and represents another opportunity for IGT to expand our sports betting footprint within the state. We look forward to bringing our world-class service to Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel and its patrons, and we’re happy to deploy our leading PlaySports platform, services, and vast knowledge to help establish and grow its sports betting program,” said Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President.

More About IGT

IGT is a global leader in gaming, listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with offices in Rome, Las Vegas and Providence, Rhode Island. The company currently has over 12,000 employees across the globe. It enables players to experience their favorite games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Interactive. The company is regulated in more than 100 countries around the world.

Its mission is to drive the global gaming entertainment industry for player engagement and growth by focusing on content and platform technology around delivering an outstanding player experience. The supplier is dedicated to operating its business responsibly and their goal is to create value for all our stakeholders.

Source:

“IGT Fuels U.S. Sports Betting Leadership with PlaySports Expansion in North Dakota”, igt.com, June 3, 2021.