Kambi Group has signed a new deal with the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara (MHA) Nation to replace the retail sportsbook at the tribe’s casino property in North Dakota.

The multi-year agreement will see Kambi replace the 4 Bears Casino and Lodge’s retail sportsbook, which was previously powered by Elys Game Technology.

Kambi will provide a full suite of self-service kiosks, over-the-counter terminals, and Bring-Your-Own-Device technology to the venue, with the partnership also including future scope for on-premise mobile sports betting, as well as state-wide mobile betting when regulations permit.

The agreement expands Kambi’s US footprint to 27 states.

“We are proud to partner with the MHA Nation and 4 Bears Casino and Lodge to bring world-class sports betting experiences to the state of North Dakota,” said Kambi CEO Werner Becher. “The MHA Nation is well positioned to elevate its entertainment offering across the state, and this agreement marks another important step in expanding regulated sports betting across tribal gaming.”

Situated along Lake Sakakawea, 4 Bears Casino and Lodge recently completed construction of its new events centre, and is nearing completion of a new hotel tower to increae guest capacity.

The MHA Nation is also progressing plans to develop a second casino property, Son of Star Casino, creating further opportunity for long-term sportsbook growth across the tribe’s gaming enterprises.

“We are delighted to partner with Kambi as we introduce a first-class sports betting experience for our guests,” said 4 Bears Casino and Lodge general manager Patrick Packineau. “With continued enhancements at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge, Kambi’s proven technology and commitment to tribal operators made them the ideal partner. We look forward to working with them as we continue to grow our gaming and entertainment offerings.”

In January 2025, the North Dakota House of Representatives rejected House Concurrent Resolution 3002, which would have allowed voters to decide on legalizing online sports betting via a constitutional amendment.

The North Dakota Legislative Assembly only meets in odd-numbered years. Since the 2025 effort failed, the next opportunity for lawmakers to consider a new sports betting bill or ballot will occur in 2027.

Even if a measure passes in 2027, the earliest it could appear on a general election ballot for voter approval is November 2028.

Shares in Kambi Group plc (STO:KAMBI) were trading 0.29 per cent lower at SEK103.60 per share in Stockholm Tuesday morning.