South America

The upcoming SBC Summit Latinoamérica 2022 conference and trade show is set to see senior executives from some of the most prominent brands in sports betting and iGaming gathering in Miami to discuss business and share their knowledge about markets across the region. The event takes place at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, on November 1-3 …

Jair Bolsonaro is adamant that the Liberal Party will sign-off Brazilian sports betting into federal law, but remains in opposition to wider gambling reforms.    Brazil’s President spoke on federal gambling developments as he continues to campaign for re-election, competing against the Workers Party led by bitter rival Lula da Silva. Bolsonaro – who is blamed for stalling on the Presidential …

The Market Spotlight track at SBC Summit Latinoamérica 2022 will take a closer look at some of the region’s most prominent or promising markets through panel discussions featuring senior industry executives and roundtable sessions facilitating open discussions between market experts and event visitors.  The track is scheduled for the second day (Thursday, November 3) of the conference and tradeshow at …

SBC Summit Latinoamérica 2022 is set to provide delegates with an overview of the region’s sports betting prospects, intricacies and innovations during the Sports Betting Innovation conference track scheduled for 3 November.  Two CONMEBOL — the organisation for soccer in South America, also known as the Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol — representatives will take the stage to discuss how the …

SIS (Sports Information Services) expanded its partnership with RETAbet, securing a multinational launch for its Competitive Gaming (CG) products in Spanish-speaking markets.  The deal includes provision of SIS’ NBA2K and FIFA esports tournaments, which will be distributed across RETAbet’s retail – in shops and bars – and online channels, allowing for 24/7 live viewership and betting. This marks the latest …

Sportsbet.io has formed a partnership with the Novo Basquete Brasil (NNB) – the national basketball league of Brazil – to offer ‘educational’ content on its digital platforms. Focused on betting on live programs and podcasts, the content produced by the international sports betting brand during the three-year deal will give fans tips and information about statistics and bets before and …

iGaming venture capital fund and accelerator Happyhour.io has backed Betsala.com – a South American sportsbook brand targeting growth in Chile’s nascent online betting market.  The early-stage investment by Happyhour.io follows Betsala establishing its brand in Chile back in 2020, differentiating itself from competitors with a focus on “localised market odds and its unique weekly Free Bet Club.” Betsala holds a …

Sportingtech has secured its latest client for the Quantum sportsbook platform, in doing so, strengthening its foothold in the Brazilian betting market. The agreement with the unmanned ‘new operator partner’ aims to launch the brand by early 2023, by combining Sportingtech’s sportsbook platform along with the Brazilian firm’s existing assets. A start-up company, Sportingtech’s new client is backed by a …

Sportium has become Manchester City’s latest sports betting partner, in a regional agreement focused on Latin American markets.  As theofficial Latin American betting partner of the side, the Spanish company will receive digital and in-stadia branded assets at the Etihad Stadium, whilst co-branded content will be produced for its customers in the region. The deal is the Premier League club’s …