International Game Technology (IGT) will power retail and mobile sports betting in West Virginia and retail sports betting in Arkansas after firming up a multi-state agreement with Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment Inc.
Under the terms of the agreement, the firm will provide Delaware North’s West Virginia locations, Mardi Gras Casino & Resort in Cross Lanes and Wheeling Island Casino-Hotel-Racetrack in Wheeling Island, with retail and mobile sports betting technology.
IGT PlaySports technology will also power retail sports betting at Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis, Arkansas.
Brian Hansberry, Delaware North’s Gaming Division President, said: “Delaware North is confidently partnering with IGT to deliver sports betting to our customers and the many sports fans in West Virginia and Arkansas through world-class IGT PlaySports technology.
“IGT is a serious sports betting technology provider with a proven commitment to customer success, excellent global reputation, and a reliable, omni-channel sports betting solution for the US market. We believe the IGT PlaySports solution will help us establish Delaware North as a preferred sports betting provider in West Virginia and Arkansas while enabling us to further reward our Lucky North Club members.”
Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President, commented: “We’re proud to add Delaware North to our growing list of US-based customers leveraging PlaySports technology to offer reliable, best-in-class sports betting experiences to their patrons. Delaware North can count on IGT’s experienced team and trusted technology to help build a sports betting business that can scale for the opportunities of today and the future.”
