IGT expands its sports betting footprint in North Dakota

International Game Technology (IGT) announced that it has recently expanded its sports betting footprint in North Dakota with the IGT PlaySports agreement to power retail sports betting at the Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel, an entity of the Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise, which is owned and operated by the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribe.

Under the terms of the agreement, the casino will leverage the IGT PlaySports platform, self-service betting kiosks and trading advisory services. "Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel is one of the largest tribal casinos in North Dakota and represents another opportunity for IGT to expand our sports betting footprint within the state," said Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President. "We look forward to bringing our world-class service to Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel and its patrons, and we're happy to deploy our leading PlaySports platform, services, and vast knowledge to help establish and grow its sports betting program." 

“IGT’s proven PlaySports sports betting solution gives us the opportunity to bring a compelling new element of gaming ou our patrons and expands our gaming offerings to attract additional players and sports fans”, commented Wanda Varns, General Manager of Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel. "We're excited to partner with IGT and leverage the Company's leading sports betting platform and solutions, along with its deep-rooted expertise that will help Dakota Magic Casino and Hotel establish a successful sports betting offering," added Weston Quinn, CFO of Dakota Nation Gaming Enterprise.