New partnership deal
NetEnt and BetMGM have teamed up to offer services in the West Virginia online casino industry. NetEnt will supply the online gaming group with award-winning games, helping to expand the supplier’s reach in the United States iGaming market.
first time that NetEnt will provide gaming options in the Mountain State
The deal marks the first time that NetEnt will provide gaming options in the Mountain State. The West Virginia online casino industry first launched on July 15. The brand has already received temporary licensing from regulators in the state to offer its games via BetMGM.
Rapid Growth for NetEnt and BetMGM
The agreement between the two companies comes at a time when both are enjoying strong growth in the United States. NetEnt recently saw a huge increase in quarterly gross gaming revenues in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
NetEnt vice president commercial Americas Brian Kraft pointed out the rapid growth of BetMGM, stating that the company is showing no signs of slowing down. Because of this, the deal is a significant one for the supplier as they continue to expand across the nation. Kraft stated that strong performance of his company’s games on a local level have shown that the US is a major revenue driver for the company.
I am positive this will serve as a major advantage”
VP Gaming at BetMGM Matthew Sunderland stated that the company has seen the success of NetEnt in New Jersey and that his team understands what appeals to gaming customers.
“I am positive this will serve as a major advantage as we strengthen our existing casino offering in West Virginia,” he said.
West Virginia online casino launch
The BetMGM Casino launched in West Virginia in late August and can be accessed via desktop, iOS, or Android devices. The casino is tied into the BetMGM Sports mobile app, offering a tab for quick access to casino games. Players who were already members of BetMGM’s sportsbook app can just login to access the casino games.
BetMGM Casino officially began with 30 games, including slots, roulette, and blackjack. With the new NetEnt deal, the operator will now have a larger portfolio that will offer even more great content to members.