Kambi to power Nebraska's first sportsbook through retail launch with WarHorse Gaming

Sports betting supplier Kambi Group has signed an on-property sportsbook partnership with Nebraska's WarHorse Gaming. The long-term agreement will see WarHorse Gaming open the first sportsbook in the state of Nebraska with a debut at WarHorse Casino Lincoln in the coming weeks, followed by an additional launch at WarHorse Casino Omaha in 2024.

WarHorse Gaming is a division of Ho-Chunk and a commercial entity regulated by the Nebraska Racing Gaming Commission. The deal will make the gambling firm the first one to launch sports betting in the Cornhusker State while concurrently expanding Kambi's footprint in the US market.

The Kambi sportsbook at WarHorse Casino Lincoln will complement 400 slot machines, along with simulcast and live thoroughbred racing, currently offered at the racino. Both WarHorse properties will benefit from Kambi's on-property sportsbook technology, including the Kambi kiosk, Bring Your Own Device technology and the award-winning Bet Builder product.

"The launch of Nebraska's first sportsbook further highlights Kambi's track record as a leader in facilitating market-first launches due to its regulatory expertise and operating record in both the United States and around the world," said the firm.

Kristian Nylén, Kambi Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, said: “We are delighted to sign this partnership with WarHorse Gaming to provide leading on-property sports betting solutions to the operator's properties in the state of Nebraska. As sports betting continues to expand across the US, we are proud to launch the first sportsbook in Nebraska and to power another market-first for one of our partners."

Lance Morgan, CEO of Ho-Chunk, said: “WarHorse is excited to partner with Kambi to launch Nebraska’s first sportsbook. Kambi’s industry-leading platform will enhance the gaming experience WarHorse offers for our guests.”

The news follows Kambi's report last month of a revenue increase for the first quarter of the year, driven by new market launches and successful Super Bowl and March Madness performances. Total revenue amounted to $48.6 million, up by 19%.