White Hat Gaming, Penn National Sign Platform Agreement

White Hat Gaming Ltd. has signed a multi-state platform agreement with Penn National Gaming to serve as the operator’s online gaming platform supplier.

Malta-based iGaming platform provider White Hat Gaming has entered into a long-term Player Account Management (PAM) agreement with Penn National Gaming, Inc., which operates more than 41 gaming facilities across 19 U.S. states.

Nasdaq-listed Penn National Gaming, Inc. chose White Hat Gaming as its online PAM provider after a highly competitive selection process, and will integrate with the White Hat Gaming platform before embarking on a multi-state real-money online rollout.

Legal sports betting is currently active or pending in numerous states where Penn National operates gaming properties, potentially giving Penn National unrivaled access to regulated sports betting markets across the country. The first launches are due to take place in Q3 2020.

Phil Gelvan, White Hat Gaming’s CEO, commented, “It is an honor to be working with an organization of the size and reputation of Penn National Gaming. In Penn National, we have found an ideal partner, who shares our passion for the consumer gaming experience and is committed to the highest standard of regulation. We look forward to partnering with them to build one of the leading businesses in American sports betting and online casino.”

The deal gives Penn National access to White Hat Gaming’s best-in-class, full-service platform, which is both modular and highly scalable, as well as being proven to enhance the consumer experience in regulated markets, driving commercialization in an efficient but also responsible manner, bringing to bear the highest standards of regulatory compliance.

“We’re proud to be partnering with a leading platform provider like White Hat Gaming,” said Jeff Kaplan, vice president of strategy and finance for Penn Interactive Ventures. “The team at White Hat shares our vision for providing a best-in-class, intuitive product experience for our customers.”