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Geo checks rocket 71.5 percent for NFL opening weekend as legal betting thrives
The opening weekend of the NFL season was “an unbelievable start,” according to figures released from geolocation and fraud specialist GeoComply. Geolocation volumes shot up 71.5 percent from 60.1m in 2021 to a record 103.1m for NFL opening weekend 2022, according to GeoComply’s statistics.
“Our data indicates 71.5 percent growth from this same period last year. Clearly an unbelievable start to the NFL season,” said Anna Sainsbury, GeoComply’s Chief Executive Officer. “The growth of legal betting suggests that Americans are ditching offshore sportsbooks for regulated options in their home states. This is exactly the outcome legislators and regulators looked to achieve through legalization as they now protect consumers and increase tax revenues.”
The addition of Arkansas, Connecticut, Kansas, Louisiana and New York since opening day 2021 takes the number of live, regulated online sports betting states to 25, plus the District of Columbia. New York shot straight to number one in GeoComply’s chart of states with the highest volumes of transactions.
Data for the NFL opening weekend analysis was collected from Thursday, September 8th through midnight ET on Sunday, September 11th.
“New York continues its reign as ‘King of the Hill’ with 15.3 percent market share for US betting, but we are also seeing strong growth across the country,” said Sainsbury.
Pennsylvania’s total number of geolocation checks rose 29.7 percent to 15.3m from 11.8m last year. It moved up to second place in the US market with a 14.8 percent market share. It trailed New York by just 400,000 transactions.
Illinois jumped 60 percent from 5m in 2021 to 8m this weekend after legislators allowed mobile registration instead of the in-person registration at the state’s casinos and tracks, which was previously required. New Jersey and Michigan complete the top five.
“GeoComply has worked hand in glove with our customers over the offseason to ensure a seamless and, most importantly, safe start to the NFL season. Whether it’s confirming location, verifying identities or detecting and thwarting possible fraud, our technology solutions are leading the way to support the regulated online gaming environment,” concluded Sainsbury.
GeoComply has a unique view of the US online sports betting market as the trusted geolocation supplier for almost 100 percent of the country’s operators. Therefore its statistics provide a reliable overview and insight into the state of the industry.
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Internet Vikings Provides VMware Cloud Hosting to Spinomenal in New Jersey, Supporting Their Entry into the U.S. Market
Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for iGaming and online sports betting, today announced a new partnership with Spinomenal, the B2B iGaming Software supplier. Internet Vikings will provide VMware Cloud Hosting services to Spinomenal in New Jersey, marking their first U.S. expansion as they enter the American market.
Spinomenal made the decision to begin their U.S. operations in mid 2024, selecting New Jersey as their starting point. Internet Vikings delivered the VMware infrastructure in record time, completing the setup within one day.
Additionally, Internet Vikings supported Spinomenal’s expansion by assisting with the environment configuration, complete with necessary licenses. The efficient turnaround time enabled the deal to close within a month from the initial request when the needs were identified.
Omer Henya, CEO of Spinomenal, shared his perspective on the collaboration: “The U.S. market is an ideal entrance for Spinomenal, and with Internet Vikings’ solutions, we feel confident in our ability to grow and succeed here.”
Rickard Vikström, Founder and CEO of Internet Vikings, expressed his thoughts: “The speed with which we delivered Spinomenal’s VMware infrastructure is a direct reflection of our team’s technical expertise and support offered to our clients. We’re here to help them make a strong start in the U.S.”
Booming Games has successfully obtained the required certification to operate in Brazil, fully complying with the regulations set by Brazil’s gambling regulator, the Secretariat of Evaluation, Planning, Energy, and Lottery (SECAP).
Booming Games became one of the first providers to get approval and be compliant. This milestone enables them to offer its wide array of gaming content to licensed operators in Brazil, allowing Brazilian players to dive into fan favourites like Burning Classics, Gold Gold Gold, TNT Bonanza 2, Cash Pig, Buffalo Hold and Win Extreme, and Ronaldinho Spins, enhancing their gaming experience.
Expanding into Brazil’s iGaming market represents a pivotal achievement for Booming Games, reinforcing its presence across Latin America and strengthening its position as a leading gaming content provider on the continent. Booming Games remains dedicated to delivering high-quality entertainment globally, with this Brazilian expansion highlighting its commitment to serving diverse gaming audiences worldwide.
Frederik Niehusen, Chief Commercial Officer at Booming Games, commented: “We’re excited to have achieved full certification in Brazil, marking an important step in strengthening our presence in this rapidly expanding market. We’re eager to build on this success, driving growth and bringing exceptional gaming experiences to players throughout Brazil. 2025 promises to be an exciting year, and we look forward to sharing more updates soon.”
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