IGT Partners With Monarch Casino & Resort Inc. For Sports Betting Expansion in Nevada, Colorado

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced Monday that it expanded its sports betting footprint in Nevada and Colorado through an IGT PlaySports™ technology and services agreement with Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

IGT PlaySports will power retail, mobile sports betting at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Monarch Casino Resort Spa

Per the agreement, the award-winning IGT PlaySports platform and trading advisory services are powering retail and mobile sports betting at Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nev. and Monarch Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, Colo.

“We’re excited to introduce Atlantis and Monarch Black Hawk patrons to elevated sports betting entertainment via our new IGT PlaySports-powered retail and mobile sportsbooks,” said Steve Mikkelson, Corporate Director of Race and Sports for Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.

“IGT PlaySports’ technology stack is widely known as one of the most versatile B2B sports betting technology stacks in the U.S. We have the ideal sports betting offering [for] player engagement and value at both of our award-winning properties.”

As part of this new collaboration, Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. has launched all-new mobile sportsbook apps, Atlantis NV Sports and BetMonarch Colorado that utilize IGT PlaySports technology.

“IGT PlaySports is delighted to partner with Monarch in the modernization of their sports betting offerings in Nevada and Colorado,” said Joe Bertolone, IGT SVP of Sports Betting.

“We look forward to helping them attract new players and deliver world-class retail and mobile sports betting. [Both will be] aligned with local market opportunities and player preferences.”

IGT PlaySports was named “Sportsbook Platform of the Year” at the 2024 EGR North America Awards

Moreover, IGT PlaySports was recently named “Sportsbook Platform Provider of the Year” at the 2024 EGR North America Awards. IGT has relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world.

The company creates value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 11,000 employees, according to the website.

Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., through its subsidiaries, owns and operates the Monarch Casino Resort Spa (“Monarch Black Hawk”) in Black Hawk, Colo. It also owns and operates the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (“Atlantis”), a hotel/casino facility in Reno, Nev.

Monarch Black Hawk features approximately 60,000 square feet of casino space. The casino has 1,000 slot machines, 43 table games, a live poker room, keno, and a sportsbook.

The resort also includes 10 bars and lounges and a 24-hour full-service restaurant. It also has a buffet-style restaurant, the Monarch Chophouse (a fine-dining steakhouse), and Bistro Mariposa (elevated Southwest cuisine).

Monarch Black Hawk’s resort offers 516 guest rooms and suites, while Atlantis has 817 guest rooms and suites

Additionally, Monarch Black Hawk’s resort offers 516 guest rooms and suites, banquet and meeting room space, and a retail store. A concierge lounge and an upscale spa are available as well.

An enclosed year-round pool facility is also located on the top floor of the tower. The resort is connected to a nine-story parking structure with approximately 1,350 parking spaces, and additional valet parking. The total property capacity is approximately 1,500 spaces.

Meanwhile, Atlantis features approximately 61,000 square feet of casino space and 817 guest rooms and suites. The casino has eight food outlets, two gourmet coffee and pastry bars, and a 30,000-square-foot health spa.

In addition to an enclosed year-round pool, it has a retail outlet and a family entertainment center. The casino features approximately 1,200 slot and video poker machines and 33 table games.

Available games include Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, and others. It also offers a race and sports book, a 24-hour live keno lounge, and a poker room.