SBTech to power Golden Nugget sportsbooks

SBTech has signed a deal to become the omni-channel sports betting supplier to US casino operator Golden Nugget, as previously reported by EGR.

Under the terms of the deal, SBTech will integrate its sportsbook with Golden Nugget’s existing egaming platform currently operating in New Jersey which in turn will be provided to another Golden Nugget property in Biloxi, Mississippi.

SBTech have been very active since the repeal of PASPA by the Supreme Court in May, signing similar sportsbook technology deals with including Churchill Downs and Resorts Casino in the last month.

SBTech CEO, Richard Carter said: “I’m very pleased to confirm our latest strategic partnership with a major US operator. Golden Nugget fully shares our vision of leveraging the power of innovation to achieve sports betting success, and as the US market matures, I’m confident of the potential for further collaboration in multiple jurisdictions.”

Golden Nugget is the No. 1 online casino operator by market share in New Jersey and the recent winner of the EGR North America Operator of the Year Award.

Thomas Winter, SVP & GM, online gaming at Golden Nugget added: “Since sports betting is a critical component of our successful expansion for online betting and gaming in the US, SBTech persisted through our arduous review process.”