Blackhawk approved to process online betting in New York and Louisiana

Blackhawk Network has received approval by the New York Gaming Commission as well as the State of Louisiana to provide its payments and sports betting gift card services.

Its services includes Blackhawk’s original Game On card – a gift card featuring multiple sportsbook brands that allows consumers to easily add funds to their accounts with select sports betting operators.

“As a branded payments provider for many top retailers, we’re bullish about providing our partners with the most compelling and on-trend gift card content, which now includes our Game On cards and other single-branded sports betting products,” said Steve Dekker, managing director, Americas at Blackhawk Network.

“As New York, Louisiana, and other states upon approval continue growth in the gaming category, we’re pleased to be able to provide retailers with another option for players to spend, budget and also gift the entertainment of sports betting.”