IGT Partners with Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. for Sports Betting Expansion in Nevada and Colorado
IGT Partners with Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. for Sports Betting Expansion in Nevada and Colorado |
[05-August-2024] |
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa and Monarch Casino Resort Spa are the latest gaming venues to power retail and mobile sports betting with IGT PlaySports technology LONDON, Aug. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it expanded its sports betting footprint in Nevada and Colorado through an IGT PlaySports™ technology and services agreement with Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRI). Per the agreement, the award-winning IGT PlaySports platform and trading advisory services are powering retail and mobile sports betting at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nev. and Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colo. "We're excited to introduce Atlantis and Monarch Black Hawk patrons to elevated sports betting entertainment via our new IGT PlaySports-powered retail and mobile sportsbooks," said Steve Mikkelson, Corporate Director of Race and Sports for Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. "IGT PlaySports' technology stack is widely known as one of the most versatile B2B sports betting technology stacks in the U.S., and we believe we now have the ideal sports betting offering to drive incremental player engagement and value at both of our award-winning properties." As part of this new collaboration, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. has launched all-new mobile sportsbook apps, Atlantis NV Sports and BetMonarch – Colorado, that utilize IGT PlaySports technology. "IGT PlaySports is delighted to partner with Monarch in the modernization of their sports betting offerings in Nevada and Colorado," said Joe Bertolone, IGT SVP of Sports Betting. "We look forward to helping them attract new players and deliver world-class retail and mobile sports betting that is aligned with local market opportunities and player preferences." IGT PlaySports was recently named "Sportsbook Platform Provider of the Year" at the 2024 EGR North America Awards. For more information, visit IGT.com, or follow IGT PlaySports on LinkedIn. About IGT About Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. Monarch Black Hawk features approximately 60,000 square feet of casino space; approximately 1,000 slot machines; 43 table games; a live poker room; keno; and a sports book. The resort also includes 10 bars and lounges, as well as four dining options: a twenty-four-hour full-service restaurant, a buffet-style restaurant, the Monarch Chophouse (a fine-dining steakhouse), and Bistro Mariposa (elevated Southwest cuisine). The resort offers 516 guest rooms and suites, banquet and meeting room space, a retail store, a concierge lounge and an upscale spa and enclosed year-round pool facility located on the top floor of the tower. The resort is connected to a nine-story parking structure with approximately 1,350 parking spaces, and additional valet parking, with total property capacity of approximately 1,500 spaces. Atlantis features approximately 61,000 square feet of casino space; 817 guest rooms and suites; eight food outlets; two gourmet coffee and pastry bars; a 30,000 square foot health spa and salon with an enclosed year-round pool; retail outlet offering clothing and traditional gift shop merchandise; an 8,000 square-foot family entertainment center; and approximately 52,000 square feet of banquet, convention and meeting room space. The casino features approximately 1,200 slot and video poker machines; approximately 33 table games, including blackjack, craps, roulette, and others; a race and sports book; a 24-hour live keno lounge; and a poker room. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Contact: © 2024 IGT The trademarks and/or service marks used herein are either trademarks or registered trademarks of IGT, its affiliates or its licensors. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/igt-partners-with-monarch-casino--resort-inc-for-sports-betting-expansion-in-nevada-and-colorado-302214045.html SOURCE International Game Technology PLC | ||
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