(Sharecast News) - Mobile gambling content developer Gaming Realms has officially launched content in Connecticut, it announced on Tuesday, with partner DraftKings.

The AIM-traded firm said the launch saw an initial five games go live, with a further nine set to be released shortly.

It said the roll-out would include some of its major titles including Lucky Larry's Lobstermania Slingo, Blackjack X-Change, and its collaboration with the American Cancer Society, Slingo Gems.

"The United States is a significant growth market for us, and we are delighted that our content is now live in Connecticut, which is their fourth largest iGaming state," said executive chairman Michael Buckley.

"We have a number of new operator launches in the pipeline, and we expect to continue the expansion of our popular Slingo content on a global basis."

At 1016 BST, shares in Gaming Realms were up 2.13% at 24p.

Reporting by Josh White at Sharecast.com.