partnerships
Kambi Group plc Signs Sportsbook Partnership with Prairie Band Casino & Resort in Kansas
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Leading global sportsbook supplier will support the launch of the first tribal sportsbook in the state of Kansas with award-winning sports betting technology
Kambi Group plc, the world’s trusted sports betting partner, has signed a sports betting partnership with Prairie Band Casino & Resort, owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, to open the first tribal sportsbook in the state of Kansas.
Prairie Band Casino & Resort, located close to Topeka, Kansas, received approval earlier this year for an on-site sportsbook at the casino on tribal land.
The multi-year partnership will see Kambi Group plc and Prairie Band Casino & Resort launch the first tribal sportsbook in the state, adding a sportsbook to its 35,000 sq ft casino with ten kiosks and four bar-top terminals featuring a best-in-class sports betting products including Kambi Group plc’s award-winning Bet Builder product.
“We’re very proud to partner with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s casino and resort as we continue to support tribes in their sports betting endeavors,” the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer for Kambi Group plc, Kristian Nylen, said. “Its successful and long-standing reputation in Kansas, combined with our award-winning sports betting technology, will create a one-of-a-kind experience for its current customers while also attracting a whole new demographic.”
“When sports betting was legalized in Kansas last year, we received so many positive comments and questions from our guests,” the Gaming Director for Prairie Band Casino & Resort, Chris Garrow, said. “Mostly asking when we start offering it and we continue to get those questions. Now, we finally will be able to answer those questions with certainty. We are excited to launch our retail sportsbook as another amenity for our guests to ‘play your way’. This will be the first true locals’ sportsbook in Kansas.”
Compliance Updates
IGSA Welcomes Sharp Vision as Silver Member
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The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has welcomed Sharp Vision as a new Silver member. Sharp Vision is a leading provider of regulatory turnkey solutions for gaming authorities.
“We are delighted to be a part of IGSA and we look forward to contributing to the advancement of best practices among regulators in the fast-growing gaming industry,” Damien Raymond, COO of Sharp Vision, said.
“IGSA is very excited to welcome Sharp Vision to our membership. We believe that IGSA Standards can enhance Sharp Vision’s products supporting regulatory authority oversight. We look forward to their participation in IGSA committees,” Mark Pace, President of IGSA, said.
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BETBY AND PIXBET ENTER LONG-TERM BRAZILIAN SPORTS BETTING PARTNERSHIP
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BETBY strengthens its Latin American position with agreement to power leading Brazilian brand Pixbet
BETBY, the premium sports betting supplier, has signed a long-term sports betting agreement with Pixbet. The partnership will see Pixbet leverage Betby’s award-winning sports betting solution and services to upgrade its current sportsbook, offering Brazilians a best-in-class online betting experience.
Pixbet a leading Brazilian bookmaker present throughout the national territory, is well known for its bold marketing strategy, having earlier this year been announced as the new shirt sponsor for Brazilian soccer club Flamengo under a lucrative two-year deal.
Chris Nikolopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at Betby, said: “It is a pleasure to have put pen to paper on this agreement with Pixbet, an operator whose management team boasts clear expertise and a passion for sports betting that mirrors our own.
“This agreement further bolsters Betby’s impressive range of partners throughout Brazil and Latin America, and we are excited to capitalise on the rich promise this partnership holds.”
Ernildo Junior, owner of Pixbet, said: “We are very pleased to have signed with Betby as we look to further deliver on our sports betting ambitions to become the leading betting brand in Brazil.
“Betby has a proven track record in Latin America and its suite of high-performance sportsbook technology will provide our players with a superior sports betting experience whilst providing us with cutting-edge risk management tools.”
Canada
Aristocrat Interactive Expands to Play Alberta with New Games
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iGaming in Alberta continues to soar to new heights on PlayAlberta.ca. Alberta’s only regulated gambling website has now added select titles from Aristocrat Interactive, Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s regulated online Real Money Gaming (RMG) and Gaming Systems division.
The integration of Aristocrat Interactive’s games will provide a familiarity for players, as Aristocrat Leisure Limited’s land-based gaming division, Aristocrat Gaming, is the number one supplier of slot terminals within Alberta land-based casinos.
“Adding another world-renowned games provider to PlayAlberta.ca only helps bolster entertainment offerings for our players. Aristocrat Gaming has an established presence globally and bringing their features to Alberta will continue to enhance the province’s only regulated gambling website while encouraging Albertans to use a safe-and-secure iGaming destination ” Steve Lautischer, Executive Vice President, Business Development.
“Expanding our reach across North America remains a key priority and this launch with Play Alberta represents another milestone in our commitment to delivering the very best content to players in the region. Play Alberta has resonated with players across the province and we are thrilled to establish what we are sure will be a very positive relationship,” Shivan Patel, VP of North America at Aristocrat Interactive.
Titles being added to Play Alberta include: Buffalo, Wicked Winnings II, 7 Hot 7 and Gold Stacks 88 Lunar Festival with more set to be available in the coming weeks.
Being Alberta’s only regulated gambling website and a leader in online gambling means offering players responsible gambling tools that engage all players. AGLC’s GameSense and Self-Exclusion programs are best-in-class resources that offer bet, deposit and loss limits, to make sure players are in control of their gambling.
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