Leading provider of games for the online gambling vertical, Hacksaw Gaming, has announced it will enter the regulated online gambling market in the US through a new content distribution deal. The company announced on Wednesday that it has joined forces with fast-growing and trusted US online casino and sports betting operator Rush Street Interactive.
In what is considered a landmark deal, popular games from Hacksaw Gaming have been integrated into the BetRivers RSI brand under the new deal. The integration was completed through the Light & Wonder distribution network, allowing BetRivers customers in West Virginia to access exciting games from developer iGaming.
The Bowery Boys by Hacksaw Gaming is available now for brand customers in West Virginia. In addition, the developer's flagship game Wanted Dead or a Wild will be added as part of the collaboration, along with other popular titles such as Stack'em, Toshi Video Club, Gladiator Legends, and Joker Bombs, among others.
The recent entry into the US iGaming vertical came after Hacksaw Gaming confirmed earlier this month that it had obtained a West Virginia license. At the time of the announcement, content developer iGaming revealed that it had obtained a license from the state's gambling regulator, the West Virginia Lottery, allowing it to distribute its portfolio of games to licensed operators.
In addition, the launch of the RSI brand in West Virginia completes another collaboration between the duo. The companies recently joined forces for a regulated gambling market in Ontario, Canada.
The companies are excited to join forces againRSI CEO Richard Schwartz spoke about the latest deal with Hacksaw Gaming, saying the company is excited to enter the US market with iGaming developer. He praised the duo's launch in Ontario and said that RSI is pleased to expand its offering in West Virginia with games from Hacksaw.
“We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Hacksaw Gaming in the US following a successful launch with them in Ontario last month. “ Richard Schwartz, CEO of Rush Street InteractiveThe recently concluded agreement helps to expand the global presence of Hacksaw Gaming. In addition to West Virginia and Ontario, the company is certified in the Netherlands, Greece, Romania, Italy and other leading regulated gambling markets.
“We are thrilled that our highly anticipated meeting in the US with RSI's BetRivers, one of the leading casino brands in the states, is ending months of hard work behind the scenes. “ Gabriel Star, Commercial Director, Hacksaw GamingGabriel Star, commercial director of Hacksaw, sees the launch of RSI's BetRivers as a major milestone for the company. She said that Hacksaw is excited to enter the US market and offer its exciting games to BetRivers customers.
According to Star, West Virginia is an ideal state in which an iGaming developer can start its expansion. She predicted that Hacksaw games would be well-received by BetRivers players and said the company looks forward to further growth and expansion into other iGaming markets in the country.