International Game Technology PLC (IGT), a renowned player in the igaming industry, has expanded its footprint in Puerto Rico through a strategic partnership with Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino. This multi-year agreement will see IGT’s PlaySports technology and services power the first casino-led retail and mobile sports betting operation in Puerto Rico, dubbed PlayBets by Ponce Plaza.
Situated in the city of Ponce, the casino will utilize IGT’s acclaimed PlaySports platform, celebrated for its leading-edge technology and the support of a skilled trading advisory services team. This move is poised to position PlayBets by Ponce Plaza at the forefront of Puerto Rico’s sports betting sector.
IGT PlaySports, a division of IGT PlayDigital, has been recognized as “Sportsbook Supplier of the Year” at the 2023 SBC North America Awards, signifying its influence and excellence within the igaming industry. Currently, IGT PlaySports is instrumental in the operation of sportsbooks across over 90 gaming venues in North America. For further details on IGT PlaySports and its offerings, information is available on the company’s website and LinkedIn profile.
“IGT has been a valued Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino gaming equipment supplier for many years, and we are thrilled to expand our strategic alliance and entertainment portfolio with PlayBets by Ponce Plaza, our soon-to-launch IGT PlaySports-powered sportsbook,” said Ramon Muñoz, Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino General Manager.”Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino has been serving the local community since 2008 and we could not be prouder to be the first casino operator in Puerto Rico to run and operate its own sportsbook and to give sports fans an amazing betting experience backed by a local operator who they know and trust.”
“IGT PlaySports looks forward to helping Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino deliver the excitement of multi-channel sports betting to fans in the region through our proven technology and comprehensive services,” said Joe Asher, IGT President of Sports Betting. “By adding sports betting to their gaming enterprise, Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino will be equipped with a valuable new player acquisition tool that will drive new customers to the property and enhance the overall experience at the hotel.”
