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Abelson Odds: capitalising on unparalleled Brazilian football fanaticism

SBC News Abelson Odds: capitalising on unparalleled Brazilian football fanaticism

Despite enjoying much success alongside a range of clients across Europe, Abelson Odds is looking to spread its wings to a Brazilian region that is renowned the world over for an intense fanaticism for the beautiful game. That was the viewpoint stressed by COO Jeevan Jeyaratnam at the recent SBC Summit Rio to SBC News during a conversation that was …

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Haddad pressed to name President of Brazil Bets Secretariat

SBC News Haddad pressed to name President of Brazil Bets Secretariat

Pressure mounts on Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s Minister of Finance, to name a President of the Secretariat of Bets and Prizes, an appointment needed to finalise the launch of Brazil’s federal sports betting marketplace. In Congress, frustration mounts as the Ministry of Finance has yet to publish the final schedule to launch the ‘Bets’ regime as authorised on 2 January by …

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STATSCORE to ‘elevate the viewing experience’ of Brazilian basketball

SBC News STATSCORE to ‘elevate the viewing experience’ of Brazilian basketball

STATSCORE has announced a new partnership with Campeonato Brasileiro de Basquete for the Brasileirão 2024 competition. As the Brazilian Basketball Championship tips off on 15 March, the deal will see the Polish sports data company power the sport with accurate and up-to-date in-venue basketball data available through its ScoutsFeed. “We are proud to partner with the Campeonato Brasileiro de Basquete, …

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Chile restarts tricky path to complete new Federal Gambling Bill

SIS Chile

The Senate of Chile has reinitiated proceedings to launch a new federal framework for gambling, following 2023’s inconclusive developments which saw key departments fail to reach terms on a bill to legislate new laws and market standards. Chile’s Senate and National Congress have returned to duties following the summer recess. Both legislative offices are required to review the outstanding terms …

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SBC Summit Rio: industry must show respect to Brazilian market

SBC News SBC Summit Rio: industry must show respect to Brazilian market

Competing against influencers, streamers and alternative channels, tips for working with Brazilian players, the process of aligning with new operators and diving into local culture all became key touchpoints as day one of the SBC Summit Rio rolled-on. As an Affiliate Leaders Panel took to the stage as part of the Rivalo sponsored Marketing and Affiliation track, the 40 minute …

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OKTO ‘well-prepared’ to navigate Brazil landscape in new U4C deal

SBC News OKTO ‘well-prepared’ to navigate Brazil landscape in new U4C deal

OKTO has announced that its strategic portfolio company U4C has been authorised to process payments in Brazil’s Paraiba Lottery. The move demonstrates the multinational payments provider’s preparation for the evolving regulatory framework in the local betting landscape, expanding its footprint in the Brazilian market as well as strengthening its position across diverse sectors. Signed into law just before New Year …

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Betsson powers up Pricing Accuracy with Abelson Info GPS 

SBC News Betsson powers up Pricing Accuracy with Abelson Info GPS 

Abelson Info has announced that Betsson AB will utilise its in-play Goalscorer Pricing & Settlement Service (GPS) to enhance the market accuracy of its sportsbook portfolio. The partnership will see Betsson enhance its goalscorer and player card markets covering over 120 global football competitions, integrating Abelson’s live GPS solution.   Operating since 2003, Abelson Info is a specialist supplier of bespoke …

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PaymentExpert: Brazil eyes international expansion of Pix

SBC News PaymentExpert: Brazil eyes international expansion of Pix

Banco Central do Brasil has been authorised to expand the Pix payment platform internationally to accommodate cross-border transactions for Brazilian businesses. The decision was taken following a meeting of the Central Bank’s policy advisors on how to maximise global cross-border payment authorisations and efficiencies helping expand Brazil’s international network and resources for business. Pix was first launched by the central …

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Localisation, search and AI: targeting success in Brazil’s sports betting market

Brazilian sports betting market

The establishment of a regulated sports betting market in Brazil has created huge excitement in the industry, but has also left international operators, suppliers and affiliates with a host of questions about the size of the opportunity, how to localise product offerings and the most-effective promotional strategies.  To find out some of the answers, we spoke to Altenar’s Americas Regional …

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