Scientific Games has signed a deal with GeoComply to use its compliance services in anticipation of regulated sports betting being legalised in the United States.
GeoComply’s geolocation technology will be integrated into the OpenBet platform, SG Digital's sports betting solution. It will verify a player’s wager is placed from a location authorised for legal sports betting, to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
“Scientific Games has been a long-time partner of GeoComply since the onset of US-regulated igaming, having first gone live with our geolocation technology in New Jersey in 2013,” said GeoComply USA CEO Anna Sainsbury.
“As a market innovator, they have taken the initiative to anticipate the US sports betting market’s regulatory needs by integrating our geofencing capabilities into their products. This move ideally positions Scientific Games as the industry awaits the Supreme Court decision on the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA).”
Quinton Singleton, vice president of corporate strategy and government affairs at SG Digital, said: “Having recently announced that our sports betting solution is already under review by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, Scientific Games sees itself at the forefront of the industry to mobilise and offer live online sports wagering as soon as the law permits. GeoComply’s technology is key for preparing and licensing our solution in such a highly anticipated time in our industry.”
