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DraftKings Set to Launch Mobile Sports Betting in North Carolina on March 11
Today, DraftKings Incorporated (DraftKings) (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced plans to launch its top-rated online sportsbook in North Carolina on March 11, 2024. This announcement is the culmination of DraftKings’ continued work with stakeholders and regulators across North Carolina to offer fans a responsible form of sports betting. Earlier this year, DraftKings and NASCAR agreed to terms on a written designation agreement, paving the way for the digital sports entertainment and gaming company to operate in the state. Once live in North Carolina, the DraftKings Sportsbook will be available in 27 United States states, in addition to Ontario, Canada.
North Carolina is known for its strong sports culture, housing the majority of the NASCAR industry, professional teams in the NFL, NBA and NHL as well as several universities competing at the Division-I level. Starting from March 11, DraftKings will provide eligible fans in the state several new and responsible ways to get in on the action. DraftKings’ online sportsbook provides a wide variety of betting markets and key offerings such as same-game parlays, in-game betting, special odds boosts and more on a safe, regulated platform with various customer protections in place such as deposit and time limits, access to responsible gaming resource materials, cool off and self-exclusion features along with DraftKings’ all new My Stat Sheet, an innovative responsible gaming feature that shows customers exactly how much time they’ve spent on DraftKings and the total amount of deposits they’ve placed on the platform.
“With the NCAA Tournament right around the corner and the NASCAR season in full throttle, we are thrilled to be launching our top-rated sportsbook app in North Carolina,” the President for DraftKings North America, Matt Kalish, said. “‘The Tar Heel State’ is home to a passionate fanbase and some of the most iconic college basketball programs of all time, making this an exciting time to introduce legalized online sports betting. We’re proud to be working alongside NASCAR as our market access partner and look forward to enhancing the fan experience across North Carolina with a fun, safe and seamless sports betting product.”
To celebrate the launch of legalized mobile sports betting going live in North Carolina, DraftKings, in collaboration with NASCAR, is teaming up with Carolina Panthers legend Greg Olsen for a ceremonial first bet on March 11, 2024. The event will take place at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte and feature remarks from Olsen as well as DraftKings Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy Elbaum and North Carolina State Representative Zack Hawkins.
In addition to hosting the ceremonial first bet in North Carolina on March 11, DraftKings is also recognizing Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) in March, led by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to increase public awareness of problem gaming and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. DraftKings works closely with the NCPG to highlight the company’s responsible gaming initiatives and resources such as cool offs, limitations, key partnerships and mental health services.
Both active members of the American Gaming Association (AGA), DraftKings and NASCAR are committed to promoting the AGA’s Have A Game Plan: Bet Responsibly public service campaign, which educates customers on responsible gaming best practices such as establishing and adhering to a budget and only engaging with legal, regulated operators. DraftKings is committed to creating inclusive and responsible pathways for people to build, create, imagine and innovate through the DraftKings SERVES program.
Eligible customers in North Carolina can access the latest betting markets and more by downloading the DraftKings Sportsbook app available via iOS and Android. DraftKings is committed to providing customers with resources to help bet responsibly. Customers can review DraftKings’ responsible gaming tools here. For additional problem gaming support or services, North Carolina customers can call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Internet Vikings Provides VMware License to Alpha Innovations
Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for iGaming and online sports betting, announces their partnership with Alpha Innovations, a provider of data center services. Under the agreement Internet Vikings will supply Alpha Innovations with VMware licensing through its VMware White Label solution.
Alpha Innovations, known for being a leading Managed Services Provider including cloud computing, data storage, and backup, has chosen to partner with Internet Vikings, a member of the Broadcom Premier Partnership program. This membership highlights Internet Vikings’ capabilities in supporting large-scale and highly regulated environments.
Internet Vikings will provide Alpha Innovations with the essential VMware license, an asset for their cloud offerings. This addition enhances Alpha Innovations’ capability to set up and maintain regulated and compliant cloud environments while upholding their high standards.
“The added value of our licensing solutions and support services aligns perfectly with Alpha Innovations’ needs,” said Rickard Vikström, CEO and Founder at Internet Vikings.
Douglas Tate, CEO at Alpha Innovations added, “As a leading Managed Service Provider (MSP), Alpha Innovations is always looking for ways to improve our service offerings. Our partnership with Internet Vikings is a win-win for our clients. By leveraging Internet Vikings’ VMware licensing solutions, we can offer our clients more flexible, scalable, and secure cloud solutions. This will ultimately help our clients achieve their business goals more efficiently and effectively.”
Both companies are committed to maintaining a transparent and mutually beneficial relationship, demonstrating how data centers and hosting providers can collaborate to meet the licensing needs of the industry.
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NGX Enters into Strategic Partnership with Sportradar
NGX, the integrated solutions platform for iGaming, sports betting and lotteries, has entered into a strategic partnership with Sportradar, a global leader in sports integrity solutions, which collaborates with more than 180 sports federations and leagues. The agreement aims to support the Brazilian football federations of Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná and Pará, providing detailed reports to ensure the integrity of sporting events and combat fraud.
Through this partnership, federations will have access to Sportradar’s UFDS Premium package, recognized for its academic methodology validated by the University of Liverpool and considered crucial evidence by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in match-fixing cases. The reports, sponsored by NGX, reinforce the company’s commitment to transparency and security in sport. They allow irregularities to be identified and preventive actions to be taken in events that present a risk of fraud.
The package also includes: Annual UFDS activity reports – Universal Fraud Detection System; Proactive information and intelligence sharing; 24 x 7 operational coverage, 365 days a year; Pre-match and live (during the match) monitoring driven by sophisticated AI – Artificial Intelligence models and learning algorithms; Real-time notification of suspicions in a monitored match; Dedicated professional to support all integrity needs, among other benefits.
“At NGX, we truly believe in the importance of clean and fair sport. This partnership with Sportradar and the Brazilian federations is much more than an agreement; it is a commitment to transparency in football. With the support of monitoring technologies, we are able to do more than just follow the games — we are helping to protect the integrity of the sport so that everyone can trust what they see on the field,” said Alexandre Tauszig, Commercial Director at NGX.
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Delta Gaming Solutions to expand its slot footprint in Oklahoma casinos
FBM’s pragmatic growth approach in the US enters a new chapter. The global gaming company has just signed a distribution agreement with Delta Gaming Solutions to install its slots in casinos operating throughout Oklahoma. The agreement, celebrated during G2E Las Vegas, will enable FBM to explore all segments of the tribal gaming market within the state.
By joining forces with Delta Gaming Solutions, FBM will have the opportunity to install its products in several tribal gaming facilities and analyze player feedback across different sectors. In addition to the current offering in the US market, headlined by Jí Hǎo Link™, the agreement outlines a steady rollout of new slot products, such as Jí Hǎo Link™ Spirits and Xing Fú Fortune™ Money Trees, using the Galaxy II and Auria casino cabinets.
For Renato Almeida, Director at FBM, this agreement marks a new consolidation milestone in the strategic plan defined by the FBM Group for the US market, opening positive prospects. “We are very happy with the agreement and are confident that this new partnership will lead to the successful expansion of FBM’s slots in numerous tribal casinos throughout the great state of Oklahoma,” says the FBM representative.
FBM entered the US market last year and has been progressively introducing its slot gaming offer. Recently, the brand reinforced its commitment to the American operation by opening a new office in Oklahoma, enhancing its ability to provide top-quality games and cabinets to casino operators. This new agreement strengthens FBM’s position in the United States, facilitating the rapid deployment of its gaming portfolio in one of the most significant states in the gaming industry.
Delta Gaming Solutions is a trusted full-service electronic gaming device distributor in Oklahoma. Since 2015, Delta has installed and maintained slot machines and electronic table games in multiple casinos across Oklahoma and continues to expand its footprint by building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with casino operators throughout the state.
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