Kambi Group Friday announced a multi-state sportsbook agreement with Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Kambi will provide its sports betting technology and services to Choctaw Nation’s gaming entities.
“This is a landmark partnership for Kambi with exciting long-term potential,” said Kambi CEO and Co-founder Kristian Nylén in a statement. Not only does Choctaw Nation have fantastic, well positioned gaming and entertainment facilities in Oklahoma, but its proven track record in developing successful digital businesses gives me every confidence that together we will create thrilling sports betting experiences for its players.”
The long-term deal will see Choctaw Nation combine its digital and e-commerce expertise with Kambi’s turnkey sportsbook. Pending regulatory approvals, the agreement includes the possibility to expand into multiple states.
“We are thrilled to have entered into a long-term agreement with Kambi,” said Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Senior Executive Officer of Commerce Heidi Grant. “Adding Kambi’s best-in-class technology and custom player offerings to Choctaw Nation’s brand and market positioning, Choctaw Nation is poised to remain well positioned as the premier, full-service, vertically integrated gaming operator throughout our region.”
Choctaw Nation owns gaming and hospitality destinations, known as Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, in southeastern Oklahoma. Choctaw Nation’s flagship resort in Durant, Oklahoma, is located near the Texas border and is close to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
The operator also is the official and exclusive casino and resort partner of the Texas Rangers, Major League Baseball’s World Series Champion.
“Due to these exciting credentials, Choctaw Nation was an obvious partner, so I am therefore delighted it saw the benefits of Kambi’s proven technology and recognized our shared values,” Nylén said. “Trust remains paramount through each tribal partnership, and we look forward to delivering a best-in-class sportsbook that generates long-term sustainable revenues for the Choctaw Nation.”
