Elys Game Technology approved to expand restaurant sportsbook in Washington DC
Washington DC has approved the expansion of Elys Game Technology’s Grand Central Restaurant and Sportsbook.
US.- Elys Game Technology has announced that its Grand Central Restaurant and Sportsbook in Washington DC has been granted approval by the DC Office of Lottery and Gaming, Regulation and Oversight Division to increase the number of authorised ticket window terminals and self-service betting kiosks.
Michele Ciavarella, executive chairman of Elys Game Technology, stated: “Our partnership with Grand Central has been mutually successful and we are confident that the onboarding rate for our small business deployment will increase significantly through 2022.
“Elys’ growth in the small business sector is one part of our three-pronged approach to drive revenue and expand into the North American gaming market, which includes progress at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City and the ongoing development of the company’s US digital and mobile channel.”
The company recently announced significant progressive growth in betting handle served at Grand Central: it took wagers of approximately $735,000 in December, earning net gaming revenue (NGR) of $92,000. For the full year, its handle totalled just over $1.4m, which translated to a little over $200,000 NGR.
See also: Washington DC sports betting handle and revenue drop in December
Elys Game Technology in New Jersey
Last week, Elys Game Technology announced that it has submitted its US Gameboard sports betting platform for certification to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. It has applied for a Transactional Waiver, which once approved would permit the company to begin installation procedures in the state.
