LONDON, Feb. 13, 2023/ PRNewswire/ - International Game Technology PLC (" IGT") (NYSE: IGT) revealed today that the Company broadened its sports betting footprint in Nevada via a multi-year PlaySports innovation agreement with veteran sports betting operator, Betfred.

Under the terms of the contract, Betfred is leveraging IGT PlaySports technology to power retail and mobile sports wagering at the Mohegan Sun Sportsbook inside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton. This agreement underpins the very first IGT-powered Betfred sportsbook in the U.S. and Betfred's entry into the Nevada wagering market.

" IGT PlaySports' amazing credibility and influence in the U.S. sports wagering market, combined with their capability to browse intricate regulative environments, provide Betfred supreme self-confidence in our option to partner with IGT in Nevada," stated Bryan Bennett, COO of Betfred USA Sports. "IGT PlaySports' skilled, in-market group and proven technology will make it possible for Betfred to scale our operation in parallel with market opportunities and to establish a competitive and engaging betting experience in the most amazing video gaming destination worldwide."

" I attended the recent Gaming Control panel hearing to see Fred Done in person. He is a legend in bookmaking and Betfred is one of the most famous brands in the sports betting industry. It's an honor to work with Fred's team in the U.S. as they present the Betfred item in Nevada," stated Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting. "IGT PlaySports looks forward to using our huge experience in Nevada and beyond to help Betfred create a successful sportsbook that will interest regional sports fans and visitors alike."

Betfred will first present retail wagering, then seek to follow-up with a mobile launch in the future. IGT is powering sports wagering at more than 80 gaming locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information visit igt.com/playsports or follow us on LinkedIn.

About IGT
IGT (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in video gaming. We provide amusing and accountable gaming experiences for players throughout all channels and controlled sectors, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, significant financial investment in development, player insights, functional expertise, and leading-edge innovation, our solutions provide unparalleled video gaming experiences that engage gamers and drive development. We have a well-established regional existence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 nations around the world, and create value by sticking to the highest standards of service, integrity, and duty. IGT has roughly 10,500 employees. For additional information, please see www.igt.com.

About Betfred USA SPORTS
Betfred USA Sports is the entirely owned U.S. subsidiary of Betfred Group, a Warrington, United Kingdom-based bookmaker that owns and operates over 1,400 betting shops in the UK in addition to industry-leading online and mobile products in the UK and South Africa. Betfred Group, founded by siblings Fred and Peter Done in 1967, created Las Vegas-based Betfred USA Sports in 2019 to get in the robust and ever-expanding U.S. sports betting market. Betfred USA Sports is certified in Iowa, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Louisiana, Arizona, Washington, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio and Nevada.