White Hat Studios has entered the US land-based casino sector through a content distribution agreement with Gaming Arts, marking the company’s first omnichannel expansion beyond the digital igaming market.
The partnership will enable the deployment of White Hat Studios’ online slot titles across Gaming Arts’ land-based casino network, while also facilitating the launch of Gaming Arts’ proprietary content within White Hat Studios’ online distribution framework. This cross-channel collaboration allows both companies to extend their reach across digital and retail verticals in the US igaming landscape.
The debut title, Big Catch Bass Fishing™, is already live on US gaming floors and has shown strong performance metrics, reflecting the adaptability of White Hat Studios’ content from online to retail formats. Additional titles including Bankin’ More Bacon™ and Kong Even Bigger Bananas™ are scheduled to follow, with a pipeline of new releases planned for rollout through Gaming Arts’ network in the coming months.
The move builds on a period of sustained growth for White Hat Studios, which was recently recognised as the top new supplier in the US market at the 7th Annual EKG Slot Awards and ranked among the top three US igaming providers by gross gaming revenue in the January 2025 Eilers-Fantini report.
Andy Whitworth, CEO at White Hat Studios, said: “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.
“Our primary objective is to deliver content that maximizes 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, added: “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.”
