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Internet Vikings Becomes the First Sports Betting Hosting Provider Fully Licensed in Arizona and Vendor Registered in New York
Internet Vikings solidifies its position in the United States by securing an Ancillary Supplier License in Arizona. The company also expands its reach on the East Coast by obtaining vendor registration in New York.
“Acquiring approval from the local authorities in Arizona and New York was pivotal for us and marks a major achievement,” stated Rickard Vikström, Founder and CEO of Internet Vikings. “New York is the largest and highest-grossing sports betting market in North America, representing strategic importance for the industry. However, it was even more important to be able to bring our offering to Arizona where the number of sportsbooks keeps increasing fast.”
According to Vikström, these moves positioned the company to meet the escalating demand for reliable and DDoS protected hosting services.
Internet Vikings’ Head of Regulatory Affairs, Elena Kvakova, revealed that the process of obtaining the supplier license in Arizona went smoothly. The company had to partner up with a licensed local data center, as per requirements, to meet the compliance norms.
Internet Vikings bases its New York operations within one of the esteemed casinos located upstate. This arrangement not only ensures compliance with local legislation but also guarantees optimal connectivity and performance for its clients.
Chief Operations Officer Kristoffer Ottosson expressed the company’s readiness to support its clientele: “We continuously leverage our infrastructure to guarantee reliability, scalability, and security of our services and are prepared to expand to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”
Internet Vikings continues to prioritize its mission of delivering comprehensive hosting services tailored to the unique requirements of the casino and online sports betting sector. The company’s expansion into the two markets aligns with its unwavering commitment to empowering clients with secure and reliable hosting solutions that foster business growth and success.
Compliance Updates
NIGC Announces Acting Chair
The National Indian Gaming Commission announced the Presidentâs appointment of Associate Commissioner Sharon M. Avery as Acting Chair of the Agency, effective May 15, 2024. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland recently appointed Avery to a three-year term as Associate Commissioner, effective May 6, 2024. Avery will serve both as Associate Commissioner and Acting Chair until a presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed Chair is in place.
As Acting Chair, Avery has the same statutory authority to lead the Agency and take official actions as a Senate-confirmed appointee.
âI am humbled the administration has entrusted me with the distinguished opportunity to serve as the NIGC Acting Chair. In this capacity, and to the best of my abilities, I will diligently execute my duties and responsibilities designated by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to continue the Agencyâs regulatory oversight of tribal gaming facilities without disruption, until a permanent Chair has been confirmed,â said Avery.
Avery is an enrolled member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. She has been with the NIGC for over four years where she has served as an Associate General Counsel in the NIGC Office of General Counsel. Before joining the NIGC, Avery served for more than 10 years in the legal department for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. Most recently, she served as the Tribeâs General Counsel for Tribal Operations.
Canada
Court Decision Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Model
iGaming Ontario has welcomed the decision of the Ontario Superior Court, which found that iGaming Ontarioâs model is consistent with the Criminal Code and that iGaming Ontario is conducting and managing igaming in the province.
âWe have always been confident in our model and are pleased that the court has ruled in our favour, and that Ontarians can continue to play with confidence in our regulated igaming market,â said Martha Otton, Executive Director of iGaming Ontario.
âOntarioâs model meets the requirements and contributes to the public good by protecting players, their data and their funds, while helping to fund priority public services in Ontario, and bringing well-paid, high-tech jobs and economic development to Ontario,â Otton added.
In dismissing the application brought forward by the Mohawk Council of KahnawĂ :ke (MCK), the Superior Court found that iGaming Ontario is the âoperating mindâ behind Ontarioâs competitive igaming market in accordance with the conduct and manage requirements of the Criminal Code.
iGaming Ontario will continue to conduct and manage igaming as it has since the launch of the regulated market on April 4, 2022.
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Supremeland Gaming Continues U.S. Expansion With Supplier License Approval In Michigan
Supremeland Gaming, Inc., the emerging brand in American iGaming, has gained approval for a Supplier License in Michigan, marking the companyâs fourth U.S. state approval following the successful acquisition of interim approvals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
Supremeland Gaming is approved to operate under this license and is now authorized to offer its cutting-edge innovation to the Great Lakes State. Their continued expansion underscores its commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the iGaming industry.
Rickard Ăhrn, CEO of Supremeland Gaming, said: âWith approvals already in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia, our entry into Michigan underscores our dedication to serving players nationwide. We are excited about the opportunities this new market brings and look forward to delivering innovative, engaging, and responsible gaming solutions to the rapidly growing U.S. iGaming community.â
Supremelandâs game portfolio has garnered international appeal since its debut in November 2023. The innovative brand produces first-class games, including Red Panda Risingâą and its global debut, Munition Mineâą, for which its subsidiary, Powderkeg Studios, is shortlisted at the CasinoBeats Game Developer Awards.
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