Provider of gaming products and services for the international gambling industry IGT and Sands Bethlehem announced today that they have completed the installation of live Electronic Table Games cabinets at the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based gambling venue.
As many as 150 of IGT’s well-known Dynasty ETG cabinets have been placed at the property, thus marking the largest ever installation of such cabinets across the nation. The installed gaming devices feature live baccarat and live roulette games and are connected to special game terminals that make it possible for players to electronically place their wagers on several games at the same time. Sands Bethlehem has become the state’s first gambling venue to be offering live IGT ETG gaming experience. The gaming devices are spread over 5,900 square feet across the casino.
Commenting on the latest announcement, Nick Khin, Senior Vice President of Sales, North American Gaming and Interactive at IGT, said that turning Sands Bethlehem into the largest live ETG destination across the US has been an important milestone for his company. Of the Dynasty product itself, the official said that it is a versatile solution, specifically designed to engage a wider number and range of gambling customers, to provide them with dynamic experience, and to evolve with the digital gaming era.
Sands Bethlehem is managed by major casino operator Las Vegas Sands. The property opened doors in 2009. It is interesting to note that it is located on the site of the former Bethlehem Steel plant, which was shuttered back in 1995. The gambling venue currently features slot machines, table games, and a poker room, among numerous other options.
During the first quarter of the year, the casino generated revenue of $138.7 million, reflecting an 8.6% increase as compared to the results posted for the same period of 2015. EBITDA was up 26.1% to $37.7 million. Table games drop at the property increased 6.7% year-on-year to reach $281 million. Table games win percentage stood at 19.8% compared to 17.3% realized in the quarter ended March 31, 2015.
Sands Bethlehem also reported a slot handle growth of 7.6% year-on-year to $1.1 billion. Slot hold percentage stood at 7% during the reviewed period.
