White Hat Studios has entered the US land-based gaming sector for the first time through a new distribution deal with Gaming Arts.
Big Catch Bass Fishing is the first slot to be rolled out across US casino floors, and will be followed by Bankin’ More Bacon and Kong Even Bigger Bananas.
As part of the agreement, a number of land-based titles from Gaming Arts will be deployed online via White Hat Studios.
“The collaboration with Gaming Arts marks a landmark moment for White Hat Studios as we take our top-performing iGaming content to the casino floors,” said White Hat Studios CEO Andy Whitworth. “Our primary objective is to deliver content that maximises entertainment for players, whether that is online or in land-based casinos, and we have no doubt our portfolio will elevate the offering of Gaming Arts’ partners.
“We look forward to introducing White Hat Studios’ hit titles to a whole new audience and showcasing the omnichannel appeal of our games to the wider industry.”
Greg Colella, chief product officer at Gaming Arts, commented: “White Hat Studios has made a name for itself developing strong-performing games that resonate with players across multiple states, and its rapid rise in iGaming is a testament to the quality of its products.
“This agreement enables Gaming Arts to further strengthen the way in which we supply leading US retail casinos with class-leading content, while simultaneously enhancing the studio’s footprint in the land-based sector. We are also particularly excited to see our top-performing land-based titles launching online.”
In related news, sister company White Hat Gaming is providing its PAM iGaming platform to power the relaunch of Desert Diamond Casinos’ Bet Desert Diamond mobile sportsbook in Arizona.
“We are excited to partner with White Hat Gaming as we continue to lead Arizona’s gaming industry into the digital era,” said Desert Diamond Casinos CEO Daniele Chilton. “As the only local casino offering mobile sports betting statewide, this collaboration reflects our commitment to providing top-tier entertainment while honouring our commitment to tribal sovereignty, economic opportunity and community enrichment.”
White Hat Gaming CEO Phil Gelvan added: “We’re proud to join forces with Desert Diamond Casino, a leader in the Arizona gaming landscape. This partnership reflects our ongoing dedication to providing scalable, compliant and player-first technology to tribal operators who are embracing digital transformation and choosing to build their online future in a true collaboration with White Hat Gaming.”
Owned by the Tohono O’odham Nation, Desert Diamond Casinos operates five casinos across the state, in West Valley, White Tanks, Tucson, Sahuarita, and Why.