LAS VEGAS, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific
Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the
"Company") has partnered with FanDuel Group, a Flutter
Entertainment subsidiary, marking the U.S. operator's first online
sportsbook launch in West Virginia
with the Company's world-class sports betting engine.
While the online FanDuel Sportsbook has been live in
West Virginia since 2019, FanDuel
Group debuted its new global sportsbook solution developed in
partnership with Scientific Games, utilizing
the OpenBet betting engine from the
Company's OpenSports platform.
Going live with FanDuel Group in West
Virginia marks the next chapter of Scientific Games'
long-standing sports betting partnership, which stretches over 20
years, with Flutter Entertainment.
Alongside FanDuel, OpenBet is a key component
powering Flutter Entertainment's global sports betting platform for
iconic brands like Betfair, Sky Bet and Paddy Power in Europe and Sportsbet in Australia.
"We are excited to roll out our next generation sportsbook
technology throughout the United
States, starting with West
Virginia," said Matt King,
CEO of FanDuel Group. "Our global sports betting platform will
offer customers an unrivaled betting experience and will cement
FanDuel's place as America's number one
sportsbook."
Jordan Levin, Group CEO, Digital
at Scientific Games, said, "Going live with FanDuel's new
sportsbook is a truly landmark moment in our rich history of
servicing Flutter Entertainment brands.
Utilizing OpenSports technology is a game changer
for FanDuel and will introduce a new way of betting for its
customers. Our dedicated team has been extremely agile and
flexible, providing the operator with excellent service in
West Virginia."
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Scientific Games Corporation
(NASDAQ: SGMS) is a world leader in entertainment offering dynamic
games, systems and services for casino, lottery, social gaming,
online gaming and sports betting. Scientific Games offers the
gaming industry's broadest and most integrated portfolio of game
content, advanced systems, cutting-edge platforms and professional
services. Committed to responsible gaming, Scientific Games
delivers what customers and players value most: trusted security,
engaging entertainment content, operating efficiencies and
innovative technology. For more information, please visit
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