Playtech enters US retail sports betting with Gold Rush Amusements

Playtech will provide Gold Rush with its proprietary sports betting kiosk software and management systems in Ohio.

US.- Gambling technology provider Playtech has announced a retail sports betting partnership with terminal operator Gold Rush Amusements. It will provide Gold Rush with its proprietary sports betting kiosk software and management systems for distribution in Ohio. The initial rollout will cover over 50 locations.

The launch is the first entry into the US retail sports betting market for both companies. Playtech entered the US igaming market two years ago. Legal sports wagering launched in Ohio on January 1.

Rick Heidner, owner and manager of Gold Rush, said: “We are very pleased to partner with Playtech and leverage our joint expertise to launch kiosks in Ohio, a new and exciting market. We are bringing innovative content and best in class software to new players across the state. Our partnership is going from strength to strength, and we look forward to more exciting moments for our growth across the U.S. in the near future.”

Playtech seeks court clarification in Caliplay dispute

Playtech has requested clarification from the English courts in its dispute regarding Caliplay, a joint venture with Mexico’s Caliente. The disagreement is about Caliplay’s right to use an option to redeem an additional services fee.

Playtech says the option was stated as exercisable for 45 days after the approval of the audited accounts of Caliplay for the year ended December 31, 2021. It says that as such the option has expired, something it referred to in its September 2022 interim report for the six months ending 30 June, 2022.