Kambi is providing its sports betting solutions to a federally recognized tribe in New York.
The sportsbook platform company secured a partnership with the Oneida Indian Nation to offer its sports betting solutions at three brick-and-mortar sportsbooks in Upstate New York. As part of the deal, Oneida is replacing its current sports betting supplier with Kambi allowing the company to offer its turnkey sportsbook at the casinos.
The facilities, operated by Turning Stone Enterprises, that are integrating Kambi’s solutions include Turning Stone Resort Casino, YBR Casino & Sports Book and Point Place Casino.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Oneida Indian Nation, further strengthening our tribal partner network and expanding our footprint in one of the largest sports betting markets in the U.S., said Kambi CEO Werner Becher. “Oneida has a proven track record of offering best-in-class gaming experiences, and we look forward to working with them to ensure they have an unparalleled sportsbook offering for years to come.”
Oneida is turning to Kambi to power its retail sportsbook operations after ending its relationship with Scientific Games. The two entities agreed to a deal in 2019 to open retail sportsbooks at casinos operated by Oneida. The tribal nation also agreed to partner with Caesars Sports to provide retail wagering in New York that same year.
Oneida and Caesars collaborated to open Caesars-branded sportsbooks before Oneida rebranded its retail operations as TS Sports.
Kambi deepens ties to tribal gaming
Kambi’s deal with Oneida continues to solidify the company’s footprint in tribal gaming.
The Malta-based company has more than 10 tribal partners that utilize its retail and online solutions. In 2019, Kambi signed a long-term partnership with Seneca Gaming Corporation bringing its solutions to three casinos across the Empire State.
Kambi continued to expand its reach in tribal gaming by securing a deal in 2020 with the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Four Winds Casinos. The deal established a retail presence for Kambi in Michigan and Indiana. A year later, Kambi bolstered its reach in Michigan by delivering its solutions to two casinos through a deal with Saginaw Chippewa Gaming Enterprises, which is operated by the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.
Most recently, Kambi landed a multiyear deal in 2024 with Wind Creek Hospitality, an asset operated by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The pact provides Wind Creek’s Chicago resort with Kambi’s solutions for both retail and online sports wagering.
Annual report on Kambi’s tribal partners
According to Kambi’s latest Tribal Sports Betting Report, it reported a 51% increase in online and retail handle for 2024 compared to the year prior. The number of bets placed also grew by 72% last year compared to 2023. Football emerged as the most popular sport in 2024 for Kambi’s tribal partners, with the sport making up 31% of both online and retail wagers. Basketball closed at 29% while baseball rounded out the top three sports at 20%.
Kambi also shared insights on over-the-counter and kiosk betting for its tribal partners. In 2024, the company reported that 89% of total wagers were placed through self-service kiosks. By comparison, kiosk betting in 2022 for the sportsbook solution provider was 84%.
In addition to tribal partners, Kambi also has sportsbook solution partnerships with LeoVegas, Rush Street Interactive, PENN, Kindred, BetPARX and Bally’s.
