Kambi Group plc, a leading provider of sports betting solutions, has signed a multi-year agreement with Wind Creek Hospitality, an entity of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, to deliver an on-property sportsbook for Wind Creek’s new Chicago Southland resort in Illinois.
The partnership will see Kambi provide its Turnkey Sportsbook solution, which includes state-of-the-art betting kiosks, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) technology, and its award-winning Bet Builder feature. This collaboration is poised to offer an elevated sports betting experience for patrons at the newly opened gaming and entertainment destination.
Wind Creek Chicago Southland, which opened on November 11, 2024, features a 70,000-square-foot gaming floor with 1,400 slot machines and 56 table games. The sportsbook integration will enhance the resort’s offerings by seamlessly blending sports betting with the venue’s modern casino environment.
The agreement also outlines potential opportunities for future online sportsbook expansion, further extending Wind Creek’s reach in the highly competitive Illinois market.
This partnership underscores Kambi’s role as a preferred sportsbook provider for tribal operators in North America. By supporting Wind Creek Hospitality, Kambi continues to demonstrate its commitment to empowering tribal operators with advanced solutions that deliver strong community and commercial benefits.
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.”
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