Smarkets partners with Affinity Interactive to bring SBK betting app to Iowa

Smarkets expects to launch SBK in Iowa later this year. In 2019, Smarkets signed an agreement with Full House Resorts, and the SBK app has been live in Colorado since June 2020, with an additional launch planned in Indiana prior to SBK's introduction in Iowa.

Jason Trost, CEO/Founder of Smarkets, said: "I'm incredibly excited about this deal. The potential for SBK is huge in America, so adding our third licensed state is key as we move to our next stage of growth."

"It is particularly meaningful for me as my family is from Iowa, and so I have always wanted the opportunity to launch there. I can't wait for bettors in Iowa to enjoy SBK's market-leading odds."

Mary Beth Higgins, CEO of Affinity Interactive, said: "We are pleased to help Smarkets add SBK to another U.S. marketplace, and look forward to welcoming them to Iowa."

The state of Iowa legalized sports betting in May 2019, and wagers totaled more than $2 billion in 2021.

About Smarkets and SBK

About Affinity Interactive

Affinity Interactive is an omni-channel gaming industry leader with an expanded suite of casino and online gaming offerings. Combining leading regional casinos in Nevada, Missouri and Iowa with advanced technology, digital and media platforms, and an online betting presence, Affinity Interactive has nearly one million combined customers and is positioned to capitalize on the continued momentum in sports betting and iGaming globally. Affinity Interactive companies also include: the iconic Daily Racing Form, "America's Turf Authority since 1894" for horse racing and sports enthusiasts throughout North America; DRF Bets™, one of America's fastest-growing online and mobile wagering platforms; and DRF Sports, which provides fans with exclusive up-to-date sports betting stats, insights and analysis on all major U.S. sports and leagues. For more information, please visit www.affinityinteractive.com, www.DRF.com, bets.DRF.com and www.DRF.com/sports.

Affinity Interactive is a portfolio company of Z Capital Partners, L.L.C., the private equity arm of Z Capital Group, L.L.C. ("ZCG") (www.zcg.com), a leading private markets asset manager.

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Contacts

Smarkets
Dan Levy / Pascal Lemesre / Tom Hickson
[email protected]

Affinity Interactive
Jonathan Keehner / Tim Ragones / Erik Carlson
Joele Frank / Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
+1 212-355-4449