Data, technology and sports betting company Genius Sports has today announced that it has been awarded a sports betting license in Wyoming. This news sees it become one the first three official sports betting companies to operate in the state.
Legal sports betting launched in Wyoming on September 1, making Wyoming the 15th state in which Genius Sports operates a sports betting platform. Simultaneously, Wyoming becomes the 23rd US state to legalize sports betting and begin operations.
“We are honored that the Wyoming Gaming Commission has joined the growing number of US gaming authorities that have granted Genius a betting supplier license,” said Mark Locke, CEO of Genius Sports. “Our team looks forward to working with our industry-leading sportsbook partners to deliver compelling, high integrity sports betting experiences throughout the great state of Wyoming. The momentum behind US sports betting continues to increase and we’re excited to help the American market fulfil its massive potential as we pursue licensing in additional states.”
Genius Sports is one of three sports betting platforms to receive approval to begin operations. DraftKings was the first to receive its license and has since launched its app throughout the region.
“Legalized sports betting has seen widespread growth in just three years and the DraftKings Sportsbook has been at the center of the action,” added Matt Kalish, co-founder and president, DraftKings North America. “We are thrilled that Wyoming sports bettors have the opportunity to experience the highly accessible and immersive fan experience along with best-in-class consumer protections that our product offers millions of skin-in-the-game sports fans.”
Genius Sports is currently partnered with 400 sporting organizations internationally, including the NFL, EPL, NASCAR and PGA.
