Prairies Band & Casino Opens Sports Betting Facility

Prairie Band Casino & Resort will open the first tribal sports book in the state of Kansas! The casino run by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has now entered a partnership with Kambi Group, a leading provider of global sports betting services, to ensure an outstanding sports betting experience in the property located in Topeka, Kansas.

First Tribal Sports Book In the State:

The launch of an on-site sports wagering feature on tribal land follows the approval received by the Prairie Band Casino & Resort earlier in 2023. The launch will simultaneously mark the first tribal sports betting facility in the state of Kansas. The sports book’s operations will be reportedly supported by the award-winning sports betting technology provided by Kambi Group, the top-tier sports betting provider, through a comprehensive B2C partnership.

Under the terms of the multi-year partnership, Kambi and Prairie Band Casino & Resort will integrate a sports book into the 35,000-square-foot casino space. According to the press release, the sports wagering facilities will include 10 kiosks and four bar top terminals. The amenity will reportedly feature ”a best-in-class sports betting products, including Kambi’s award-winning Bet Builder product.”

Unique Experience:

Commenting the significant milestone, Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-Founder, reportedly said: “We’re very proud to partner with Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation’s Casino and Resort as we continue to support tribes in their sports betting endeavors. Their successful and long-standing reputation in Kansas, combined with our award-winning sports betting technology, will create a one-of-a-kind experience for their current customers while also attracting a whole new demographic.”

Chris Garrow, Director of Gaming for Prairie Band Casino & Resort, reportedly added: “When sports betting was legalized in Kansas last year we received so many positive comments and questions from our guests. Mostly asking when we start offering it, and we continue to get those questions. Now, we finally will be able to answer those questions with certainty. We are excited to launch our retail sports book as another amenity for our guests to ‘play your way.’ This will be the first true locals’ sports book in Kansas.”

Play It Safe:

The casino’s choice of provider shows that the the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation opted to play it safe when it comes to the partner for the first tribal sports book launch in the state of Kansas. The Kambi’s premium sports wagering services for licensed B2C gaming operators have been proven around the globe through more than 40 partnerships with the first-class wagering operators, with the state-of-the art sports betting technology being forged by more than 1,000 employees from around the world.