The technology and services of Kambi will continue to support the multichannel sports betting operations of RSI across the American continent.
Press release.- Kambi Group announced today (August 28) an extension of its sports betting partnership with Rush Street Interactive, an online casino and sports betting company in the United States and across the American continent.
The new multi-year agreement marks the second extension since the partnership first began in 2018. "Through the successful collaboration, RSI complements its proprietary technology through the integration of Kambi's award-winning sports betting platform and core trading and risk management services into RSI's proprietary online gaming platform, websites, and mobile apps," said the company.
Under the expanded agreement, Kambi's technology and services will continue to support RSI's multichannel sports betting operations throughout the American continent.
Currently, RSI's sports betting operations based on Kambi are active in 15 U.S. states, the Canadian province of Ontario, and several regulated jurisdictions in Latin America, including Colombia, Mexico, and most recently, Peru.
Werner Becher, CEO of Kambi, stated: "We are delighted to extend our partnership with RSI, a company that has firmly established itself as one of the leading operators in the Americas. This latest extension is a testament to the strength of our partnership and the success we have achieved together across the region, and we look forward to working closely with RSI to continue delivering world-class sports betting experiences to their players."
Richard Schwartz, CEO of RSI, added: "At RSI, we always like to put our players first and offer them memorable and high-quality betting experiences. Our partnership with Kambi has allowed us to do so, as they provide the core betting functionality to offer our players a robust and comprehensive sportsbook, while allowing RSI to build and integrate our own unique and innovative sports betting features and capabilities on top of the Kambi platform."
The company remembered the industry expert with a long career who passed away on September 13 at the age of 75.
Press release.- Merkur Group honored the memory of David Orrick, considered a true veteran of the international entertainment industry, who passed away on September 13 at the age of 75. Over the past decades, Orrick worked with numerous renowned gaming companies, supported and founded various gaming organizations, and was internationally recognized as a leading expert in the sector.
In 2016, this British national joined Merkur Group, where he held the position of director of industry relations for the division Merkur Gaming until 2023. Thanks to his tireless dedication, he played a key role in the continuous growth and success of Merkur Gaming, the international development and distribution brand of Merkur Group, based in Germany.
Jürgen Stühmeyer, member of the board of directors of Merkur Sales, highlighted: "Only a few were as familiar with the world of gaming and its protagonists as David. He stood out for possessing great experience and unparalleled knowledge in his field, which greatly contributed to strengthening our presence in the international market."
He added: "He was a valuable and important colleague, both within Merkur Group and, especially, across the international media landscape of the gaming industry."
His characteristic humor, accessible and always professional, made him an especially appreciated representative of the sector, who over the decades forged countless and deep personal connections within the industry. His iconic phrase at the end of each opening speech at press events -"And the agenda is: there is no agenda"- earned him a special place in the hearts of the entire specialized press community. His passion and dedication to gaming were reflected not only in his character but especially in his numerous publications, which earned him several prestigious awards and honors, including the most recent, the "Jimmy Thomas Award for Outstanding Contribution."
