Casino gaming company IGT have announced a long term deal concerning their sports betting technology with Boyd Gaming Corporation.
The agreement reached between the two companies will see IGT’s PlaySports platform being utilized to support Boyd Gaming’s retail sportsbooks throughout Nevada, along with its Nevada-based mobile sports app and online sports betting portal.
In addition Boyd Gaming will deploy IGT’s self-service PlaySports Kiosks throughout its Nevada-based gaming venues. IGT and Boyd Gaming will take a phased approach for rolling out the features and services associated with this technology agreement.
Enrico Drago, IGT’s PlayDigital Senior Vice President commenting on the deal with Boyd Gaming, stated: “IGT and Boyd Gaming will create a dynamic omnichannel sports betting product that is sure to stand apart in Nevada, the most mature and high-volume sports betting destination in the U.S.”
“IGT’s PlaySports platform enables Boyd Gaming to differentiate its sports betting product in meaningful ways that position them to attract new players and grow revenue in the segment.”
IGT and Boyd Gaming have been working together since 2018, with IGT’s PlaySports platform powering sports betting at Boyd Gaming-owned properties in Pennsylvania, Iowa, Indiana and Mississippi.
