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Ron Frederickson, President of Skybox Sports Network/BetSkybox, said: “BetSkybox is thrilled to deliver IGT’s sports betting technology to our licensed partners and offer the convenience of PlaySports’ self-service betting solutions to the many sports fans throughout Ohio.
“IGT’s betting solutions will add another layer of excitement as patrons gather at these social establishments to watch their favourite sports and teams.”
Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting, said: “Expanding IGT PlaySports’ footprint in Ohio through our partnership with BetSkybox increases the opportunity for sports fans throughout the state to enjoy premium betting experiences while they are watching games at restaurants and bars.
“Ohio’s high-profile professional and collegiate sports teams have loyal and engaged fan bases. The simplicity and intuitive nature of IGT’s PlaySports kiosks will make it easy for any fan to responsibly place bets on their favorite sports teams.”
IGT PlaySports, a division of IGT PlayDigital, is present in more than 80 gaming establishments in the US and Canada.
IGT recently published its Q4 and full-year results, which showed the company made $4.2bn in revenue for 2022.
This revenue total represented a 3% rise year-on-year, while its operating income totalled $922m. Furthermore, IGT reduced its debt by $771m. IGT’s adjusted EBITDA for the year was $1.6bn.
Vince Sadusky, CEO of IGT, said of the results: “We achieved all our financial goals last year while strengthening product leadership positions across our Global Lottery, Global Gaming and PlayDigital activities.”
