Everi, an International Game Technology brand, has agreed a land-based partnership with Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI).
Under the deal, Churchill Downs will utilize Everi CashClub services and additional FinTech solutions at its locations. This includes live and historical racing entertainment venues as well as regional gaming properties.
Everi will provide its ATM, debit, credit and check services, as well as Everi Compliance anti-money laundering technology. CDI will also have access to a suite of solutions designed to optimize back-end gaming operations.
The agreement builds on an existing relationship between IGT, Everi and CDI. Everi’s BeOn Venue Platform powers the Churchill Downs Racetrack mobile app, while IGT provides historical horse racing games and hardware.
CDI Talks Up ‘Operational Excellence’
CDI Chief Operating Officer Bill Mudd said of the new deal: “The agreement with Everi represents a tremendous opportunity for our customers. In addition to advancing our financial technology capabilities, the partnership enhances Title 31 compliance and strengthens our operational excellence.
“Everi’s technology, scale, and expertise align seamlessly with our growth strategy and will help us deliver the innovative, secure, and seamless experiences our customers expect and deserve.”
IGT CEO FinTech Darren Simmons added: “As an iconic brand across gaming and sports and entertainment, Churchill Downs aligns with our philosophy of providing unique patron experiences.
“We are pleased to enhance their customer journeys and gaming operations with our robust FinTech solutions. These offer more diversity in transaction types, process more transactions, and drive more value to the floor than any other supplier in the industry.”
