IGT Partners with Monarch Casino & Resort for Sports Betting Expansion in Nevada and Colorado

International Game Technology (“IGT”) has announced 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.”