Benzinga | Nov 1, 2021 08:33AM EDT

IGT Inks Multi-Year PlaySports Agreement With Puerto-Rico Based WinIn

* International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) has signed a multi-year PlaySports technology and services agreement with The Stadium LLC to expand in Puerto Rico. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

* The Stadium LLC owns and operates WinIn, a Puerto-Rico-based entertainment company that has partnerships with eSports companies and the top baseball league in the region, Liga de B?isbol Profesional Roberto Clemente.

* Under the agreement, IGT PlaySports technology and trading advisory services will power all of WinIn's future online and retail sportsbooks in Puerto Rico.

* "As the sports betting market in Puerto Rico takes shape, WinIn is well-positioned to deliver world-class online and retail sports betting thanks to our technology and services partnership with IGT," said WinIn COO Grace Santana.

* Price Action: IGT shares closed higher by 1.06% at $29.49 on Friday.