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LONDON, Sept. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company expanded its U.S. sports betting footprint to North Dakota with an IGT PlaySports agreement to power retail sports betting at two casinos operated by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Grand Treasure Casino in Trenton, N.D. and Sky Dancer Casino and Resort in Belcourt, N.D., will both leverage IGT’s PlaySports platform, self-service kiosks, and trading services.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is proposing a casino and entertainment complex in Grand Forks, an idea that failed to win support or the necessary approval in the past. 'The addition of sports betting will expand our casino entertainment and offer our loyal patrons and sports fans alike new ways to play,' Turtle Mountain Chairman Jamie Azure said in a statement. – The Turtle Mountain tribal council has temporarily closed the Sky Dancer Casino effective immediately due to increased COVID-19 cases in the area. The casino will be closed until.

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By leveraging IGT’s proven PlaySports solution, Turtle Mountain will launch an exciting sports betting operation at Grand Treasure and Sky Dancer casinos backed by best-in-class technology, services, and flexible self-service products,” said Jamie Azure, Chairman of Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. “The addition of sports betting will expand our casino entertainment and offer our loyal patrons and sports fans alike new ways to play. IGT is the market leader in sports betting technology, and I am confident that with their proven experience and service, we will be able to implement and operate exciting and successful programs.”

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“IGT is excited to expand our sports betting footprint to North Dakotathrough this agreement with Turtle Mountain, and we’re happy to continue delivering our superlative PlaySports platform technology and services to casinos and venues of all sizes,” said Enrico Drago, IGT PlayDigital Senior Vice President. “Entering North Dakota is another significant milestone to add to IGT’s growing sports betting pedigree and reinforces our leadership as the principal B2B platform provider in the U.S.”

IGT PlaySports is the leading sports betting solution for the U.S. market. North Dakota will become the 15th U.S. state where IGT powers sports wagering, joining Nevada, Illinois, Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Arkansas, Oregon, Indiana, Iowa, West Virginia, Mississippi and Rhode Island.

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IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 12,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.igt.com.

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