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Kambi Group plc signs on-property sportsbook agreement with Wind Creek Hospitality in Illinois
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the home of premium sports betting solutions, has agreed a multi-year sportsbook agreement with Wind Creek Hospitality, an entity of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, to power the operator’s new on-property sportsbook in Chicago Southland, Illinois.
This agreement will see Kambi provide its premium Turnkey Sportsbook solution to the operator’s Wind Creek Chicago Southland resort, including its state-of-the-art betting kiosks, Bring Your Own Device technology and award-winning Bet Builder.
Wind Creek Chicago Southland is a new gaming and entertainment destination which opened on 11 November 2024 in the Chicago region with a 70,000 square foot gaming floor featuring 1,400 slot machines and 56 table games.
The new on-property sportsbook will integrate seamlessly with Wind Creek’s state-of-the-art casino facilities, creating an immersive sports betting experience for customers. The partnership also includes provisions to explore potential online expansion.
The agreement with Wind Creek Hospitality underscores Kambi’s position as the B2B sportsbook provider of choice for tribal operators across North America, with a proud record of partnering with tribes in launching sports betting to support their communities.
Werner Becher, Kambi Group CEO, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Wind Creek Hospitality to bring our industry-leading sportsbook technology to Wind Creek Chicago Southland. This deal not only showcases the trust tribal operators place in Kambi but also our continued commitment to delivering superior sports betting experiences. We look forward to collaborating closely with Wind Creek to offer an exciting sportsbook at their new venture in Chicago.”
Brent Pinkston, Chief Operating Officer, Wind Creek Hospitality, said: “With the opening of our new Wind Creek Chicago Southland property, it was essential we partnered with a leader in B2B sports betting provision such as Kambi. We are committed to delivering world-class entertainment solutions to our guests and Kambi’s proven track record and innovative technology will help us to deliver a best-in-class sportsbook product.”
International Game Technology PLC announced that its new Powerbucks Blackjack game is now available to online players in multiple jurisdictions in Canada. The theme links to IGT’s Powerbucks omnichannel wide-area progressive (WAP) jackpot prize pool, Canada’s largest jackpot connecting land-based, online and mobile games.
“IGT is excited to build on its omnichannel jackpot leadership in Canada and the success of our Powerbucks portfolio by delivering a new evolution of one of the most popular casino card games. Designed to deliver the ultimate gaming experience, IGT’s Powerbucks Blackjack offers players the opportunity to win life-changing jackpots and provides operators with another compelling content option to help drive strong performance results,” said David Flinn, IGT SVP Canada, EMEA, and LATAM Gaming Sales.
Bringing a player-favorite card game to a new level, IGT’s Powerbucks Blackjack offers a state-of-the-art user interface with vibrant animations, language localization, and a sleek design for an engaging experience.
Launched in 2016, IGT Powerbucks slots is the world’s first omnichannel WAP game that links the jackpot prize pool between gaming machines found in land-based casinos with digital-based games in Canada. Since their debut, Powerbucks slots have paid over 50 jackpots of 1 million dollars or more across the country.
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“We are proud to live by our company’s mottos through our 12 Days of Giving holiday campaign to offer support to our community in such an impactful way. I am deeply grateful for our customers who generously donate to the Boardwalk 1000 Foundation which partnered with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in helping to make a difference this holiday season,” said George Goldhoff, President of Hard Rock Atlantic City.
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