Following a new deal, International Game Technology will be FanDuel's sports betting platform provider for the newly regulated US market in the state of New Jersey.

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"We are delighted to choose IGT's leading platform for our sports betting platform in New Jersey, starting with the recent 'go live' at the Meadowlands Racetrack," said Matt King, FanDuel Group CEO.

"When we evaluated sports betting platform provider partners in the US, IGT was the ideal choice, based on the company's proven history in the space and the quality, reliability and flexibility of the sports betting technology that it has deployed for customers around the world."

Enrico Drago, IGT senior vice president of interactive, sports betting and licences, added: "IGT's sports betting technology, combined with the expertise of FanDuel, represents two experienced, complementary sports betting companies coming together to create a reliable, world-class sports betting experience in New Jersey.

"As sports betting in the US continues to evolve, IGT is prepared to address the needs of its partners through proven solutions and technologies that can be deployed today to advance sports betting across land-based and mobile platforms."