Kambi Partners With Four Winds Casinos To Power Sportsbooks

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Written By Matt Schoch on July 1, 2020

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A week after Michigan’s first tribal casino sportsbook opened its doors, there are signs of activity from one of the neighboring establishments.

Kambi will collaborate with Four Winds Casinos to provide sportsbook technology across its three casinos in southwest Michigan.

Dacey’s Sportsbook was launched by FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek one week prior to the Wednesday announcement.

With the closure of the Detroit casinos, Dacey’s stands as the sole sportsbook operational across the entire state.

No word on sportsbook plans for Indiana location

Four Winds is operated by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, which is among the twelve federally recognized Native American tribes in Michigan.

Kambi plans to implement its collection of on-site sports betting offerings at the main New Buffalo establishment, along with the smaller casinos in Dowagiac and Hartford. The online release is set to commence subsequently.

Frank Kennedy, senior vice president of gaming operations for Four Winds Casinos, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership with Kambi, stating that it will elevate the gaming experience for guests. He added that they are excited to unveil the sports betting options available at their Michigan locations soon.

The plans for the fourth Four Winds location in South Bend, IN were not specifically detailed in the release.

Kambi powers Greektown sportsbook in Detroit

Kambi, one of the largest sports betting providers globally, is based in Malta and has its shares listed on the First North Growth Market at Nasdaq Stockholm.

Included among its client base are over 20 companies.

  • The name 888 Holdings
  • ATG
  • DraftKings
  • The group known as Kindred.
  • LeoVegas
  • Penn National Gaming is a company that operates in the gaming industry.
  • Rush Street Interactive is being rewritten.

Furthermore, the Greektown Casino Sportsbook in Detroit is also fueled by Kambi. This Penn National establishment commenced its sportsbook operations on March 11, coinciding with the inaugural day of legalized sports betting in Michigan.

In a statement, Kambi’s CEO, Kristian Nylén, expressed

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Pokagon Band and its Four Winds Casinos. As a prominent operator in the Midwest, they align with our dedication to delivering captivating experiences to customers. Kambi has earned a reputation as a reliable partner for Tribal casino gaming enterprises seeking to maximize their brand’s potential in the sports betting market. We are eagerly backing Four Winds as they pursue their goals in both online and on-property ventures.

No plans announced for sportsbook branding

Playinmichigan reached out to a public relations firm representing Four Winds, seeking further information about the sportsbooks.

No additional information was provided regarding branding, additional partnerships, or the anticipated opening date of a sportsbook at Four Winds Casinos.

The three Four Winds locations in Michigan reopened on June 15 after being closed for approximately three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

During an industry webinar discussing the post-shutdown casino landscape, Four Winds presented innovative safety strategies in preparation for their reopening.

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