Benzinga | Sep 3, 2021 08:02AM EDT

IGT Signs Sports Betting Deal With Oneida Casino

* International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) has signed an agreement to power sports betting with Oneida Casino on the Oneida Nation Reservation. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

* The agreement will allow IGT to expand its PlaySports platform footprint into Wisconsin.

* Oneida Casino, located at 2020 Airport Drive in Green Bay, will leverage IGT's PlaySports solution for retail and mobile sports betting.

* The Oneida Nation is the first tribe in Wisconsin to receive approval from the State government to operate a sports betting program at a casino.

* Price Action: IGT shares closed higher by 1.56% at $21.49 on Thursday.