Tag Archives: Churchill Downs

Kambi partners with New York ‘premier property’ del Lago Resort & Casino

Kambi, New York

Kambi has secured a further rollout of its sports betting solutions in the US market, signing an agreement with the del Lago Resort and Casino in New York state. The Sweden-founded firm will support Churchill Downs-owned del Lago’s retail sportsbook operation with its betting products and services under the multi-year deal. Targeting a stronger sports betting offering after one year …

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Kambi nets Ohio launch presence with Miami Valley Gaming

SBC News Kambi nets Ohio launch presence with Miami Valley Gaming

Kambi Group Plc has secured a further US sportsbook partnership, becoming the on-property wagering technology provider of Ohio state’s Miami Valley Gaming and Racing. Operating since 2013, Miami Valley Gaming is the Ohio racetrack joint-venture property of Churchill Downs and Delaware North Companies. The partnership comes as Ohio, the seventh largest state in the US, launched regulated sports betting for …

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Kambi extends multi-sport US-facing deal with Sportradar

SBC News Kambi extends multi-sport US-facing deal with Sportradar

Kambi will continue to leverage Sportradar’s US sports data offering, covering a range of prominent leagues and tournaments, under the terms of a five-year extension agreement. The contract renewal will see Sportradar continue to supply the international sports betting supplier with data from the National Basketball Association (NBA), National Hockey League (NHL) and Major League Baseball (MLB) as well as …

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SPACs remain a ‘core part’ of US sports betting despite ‘indigestion’

SBC News SPACs remain a ‘core part’ of US sports betting despite ‘indigestion’

As the US sports betting industry continues to expand state-by-state, many operators are becoming increasingly drawn towards the prospect of public listings, a goal which SPACs can still play a key role in achieving, according to a panel of industry experts at the SBC Digital North America event. Moderated by Anton Kaszubowski, Director at Greenlaw Limited, the speakers on the …

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Kambi takes control of Churchill Downs BetAmerica sportsbook

SBC News Kambi takes control of Churchill Downs BetAmerica sportsbook

Kambi Group Plc has secured a major US market commercial agreement in becoming the lead betting technology supplier for Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) ‘BetAmerica’ sportsbook property. The announcement sees Kambi replace SBTech as BetAmerica’s lead sportsbook technology partner, as CDI’s marquee venture aims to become ‘America’s preeminent racing, online wagering and entertainment company’. Expanding its US footprint, Kambi has secured a …

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Indiana marks sixth US state launch for SBTech

Indiana

SBTech has entered its sixth US state in less than 18 months by launching an on-property sportsbook at Rising Star Casino in Indiana under the BetAmerica brand. The new 3,000 sq. ft sportsbook, operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI), is located one hour from Cincinnati and within two hours of Indianapolis and Louisville. It features more than 30 television screens …

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FSB accelerates growth strategy with £23m Clairvest Toronto backing

FSB

Industry sports betting and turnkey platform provider FSB Technology (FSB) has accelerated its enterprise strategy, having secured £23 million in working capital from Toronto TSX-listed private equity firm Clairvest Group Inc. The growth equity investment sees Clairvest become the majority investor in FSB, as the technology firm seeks to expand its platform services across regulated markets to help industry incumbents …

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Melissa Riahei joins SBTech US as President

SBC News Melissa Riahei joins SBTech US as President

Sports betting and gaming technology provider SBTech US has strengthened its leadership offering with the appointment of Melissa Riahei, who will take up the role as President. Riahei, who has considerable experience across the gaming and lottery industries, will oversee US operations with the task of focusing on building out the groups’ US infrastructure to support SBTech’s existing customers and establishing its presence …

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SBTech widens US scope with New Jersey and Mississippi launches

Managed Services

SBTech has partnered with Churchill Downs, Golden Nugget and Resorts Casino to commence its retail operations in New Jersey and Mississippi. The industry technology provider’s sportsbook is now live in New Jersey with Golden Nugget as well as Resorts Casino. In Mississippi, it is live with Churchill Downs brand BetAmerica at Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa in Greenville, and at …

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Churchill Downs pays tribute to ‘Racing Giant’ John Asher

SBC News Churchill Downs pays tribute to 'Racing Giant' John Asher

US racetrack operator Churchill Downs has confirmed the passing of long-term serving VP of Racing Communications John Asher who died on Monday of an apparent heart attack whilst on vacation in Florida with his family. Asher had served as Churchill Downs racing communications lead since 1999, becoming one of the most recognisable figureheads of the Kentucky-based racing operator. Issuing a …

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