Kindred completes first phase of retail sportsbook launch in Washington State

April 20, 2023
By
Leer en Español

This is part of a strategic North American expansion plan.

Kindred Group has launched the first phase of its retail sportsbook operation at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Washington State. The recent release marks the 13th North American retail sportsbook deployment.

The group recently signed a six-year deal with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.

Sports bettors will have access to Kindred’s Unibet-branded kiosks, as well as access to over-the-counter sports betting through the initial launch phase. Kindred said that expansion will continue at the retail location, with the addition of an immersive sports betting lounge.

The Unibet lounge is scheduled to open later this year, according to a Kindred Group official statement. Kindred has retail sportsbooks in two other US states, including Pennsylvania and Arizona.

Kindred Group SVP of North America Manuel Stan commented on the company’s plans for its latest retail sportsbook location.

He said: "We are delighted to launch the first phase of our exciting retail partnership with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community.

“Work continues at pace to build a fantastic Unibet sportsbook lounge, offering customers to the Swinomish Casino & Lodge a truly immersive sports betting experience.”

Kindred Group is an online gambling operator that is comprised of nine brands and specializes in online bingo, online casino, online poker and sports betting products.

The company said that it will “continue to invest in growing its North America operations where market conditions support a sustainable business model.”

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement recently gave Kindred Group the green light to launch its proprietary gaming platform within the Garden State. The company expects to launch in New Jersey in the middle of next month.

State-by-State

Product Spotlight

CasinoTrac

CasinoTrac is reducing handpay downtime by nearly 90% with SlotSUITE's Self-Pay & W-2 G printing at the slot machine.
GA HUDDLE #087

John Connelly - Interblock preparing to launch online by the end of year

John Connelly, the Global CEO of Interblock, joins the Huddle to talk about:
- The company's conversion to the online space
- The performance of ETGs
- Interblock's new philanthropic efforts
- The trend of companies going private
- And more!
GA HUDDLE #086

Michael Hershman - Dispelling casino 'myths:' New York needs to lose fear of the unknown

Michael Hershman, CEO of the Soloviev Group, joins Tim Poole on the Huddle to put forward his case that the Freedom Plaza is the way to go for one of New York's casino licences. He fields a variety of questions - not shying away from any of them - on why 'myths' about casinos and a fear of the unknown should be dispelled, as well as acknowledging the strength of rival bids and discussing opposition to the project.

As the Tribal gaming sector congregates once more in the Golden State, is it too cliché of me to suggest we are heading for a golden era of Tribal gaming? With the industry set to meet at the Indian Gaming Association t...

10-11-From-the-top
From The Top: Will youth be served by Sports Betting?
Two recent interviews in our Huddle podcast revealed to Las Vegas correspondent Brian Joseph just how young sports betting entrepreneurs are becoming.
12-GA-MAR-10-year-v2
The Global Gaming Awards: Rewarding Excellence
The 10th edition of the Global Gaming Awards took place in Las Vegas last year. Gaming America looks back... and ahead to this year's.
16-18-IGA-Preview
Preview: Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention
Gaming America looks ahead to the 2024 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention and what attendees can expect when they arrive at the Anaheim Convention Centre.
20-22-GA-Mar-888-Holding-article
888 and the US Market: A cautionary tale
Gaming America explores the risk of resting on your laurels and the challenge of remaining relevant in a rapidly expanding market.