Tucson, Arizona (May 13, 2025) – Desert Diamond Casinos, one of Arizona’s leading tribal gaming enterprises, has entered into a strategic multi-year partnership with White Hat Gaming, a premier iGaming platform provider, to power its mobile sports betting operations across Arizona.
Under the agreement, White Hat Gaming will deliver its state-of-the-art Player Account Management (PAM) platform to support the relaunch of Desert Diamond’s mobile sportsbook, Bet Desert Diamond.
This partnership will enable Desert Diamond Casinos to deliver mobile sports betting to players statewide, making it the only locally operated casino brand in Arizona to do so. The move to White Hat Gaming further strengthens Desert Diamond’s position at the forefront of innovation in the state’s digital gaming landscape.
White Hat’s full-service PAM platform – featuring its award-winning Traveling Wallet™ – will provide Desert Diamond patrons a seamless, secure, and engaging player experience. This innovative single-wallet solution allows patrons to move effortlessly between the Tohono O’odham Nation’s tribal land and across the state of Arizona, supporting the casino’s on-premise expansion plans.
Daniele Chilton, CEO of Desert Diamond Casino, said: “We are excited to partner with White Hat Gaming as we continue to lead Arizona’s gaming industry into the digital era.
“As the only local casino offering mobile sports betting statewide, this collaboration reflects our commitment to providing top-tier entertainment while honoring our commitment to tribal sovereignty, economic opportunity, and community enrichment.”
Phil Gelvan, CEO at White Hat Gaming, said: “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.”