After a lengthy off-season spanning the entirety of Q1, the Brazil Serie A campaign finally got underway at the weekend. One of Latin America’s most-watched leagues, Serie A will captivate a nation which is hooked on football and celebrates the sport as a cultural cornerstone rather than a hobby or pastime. The 2024 season will throw up several intriguing storylines. …
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Since President Inácio Lula da Silva put pen to paper on Brazil’s sports betting bill at the end of 2023, talk about the Latin American opportunity has boomed into the stratosphere. But while Brazil is making headlines for positive legislative developments, the wider Latin American region offers a massive opportunity for operators and suppliers alike. There has been burgeoning interest …
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Latin America has become an increasingly popular region for many operators and suppliers alike. And with more markets such as Brazil opening up, we’re only going to see more companies look to enter the region in the near future. TVBET is one such example. Having already established a footprint in the region, TVBET is looking to expand its presence across …
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All betting industry eyes have been firmly fixated on Latin America, a region which Rush Street Interactive’s (RSI) Emilia Perez believes could pose an even bigger opportunity than the company’s founding market of the US. Due to appear at the SBC Summit Latinoamerica in two weeks time to discuss marketing strategies on an expert panel, RSI’s Marketing Director LatAm gave …
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has confirmed that the G1 Longines Gran Premio Latinoamericano at San Isidro will be a World Pool event for the very first time. With the event taking place this Sunday, the group revealed that, while the local tote in Argentina will not commingle internationally, other partners’ pools from the likes of Australia, France, North …
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Michael Jack has joined Sportingtech’s global expansion plans, as the sports betting solutions supplier eyes up emerging opportunities in Latin America. The company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) will take on the leadership position for the company’s technological development, with the ultimate goal being to provide a solid backing for expansion into regulated markets. Emerging markets – particularly the looming …
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Attendees of SBC Summit Latinoamérica, taking place from 31 October to 2 November, can anticipate sessions exploring two facets of the Latin American gambling landscape: lotteries and iGaming. On one hand, panellists will analyse the sustained appeal of lotteries, which, despite their traditional roots, continuously adapt to the evolving landscape. On the other hand, they will delve into the role …
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The last year has been a busy one for Soft2Bet, with the igaming and sportsbook solution provider entering several new markets in the first half of the year alone. But according to David Yatom Hay (pictured, right), Soft2Bet’s General Counsel, this is just the tip of the iceberg, with big plans already in motion to pursue new, promising opportunities around …
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Catena Media has entered into content and commercial media partnership with US publisher, The Sporting News. Strengthening its position in the North American and Latin American online sports betting and casino gaming markets, the deal will see Catena Media create editorial and advertorial content as The Sports News’ exclusive betting partner. Shaun Koiner, Chief Operating Officer at The Sporting News, …
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Bplay, an omnichannel betting brand operated by Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) client Boldt Group, has launched in its fifth jurisdiction in Argentina. The operator made its debut in the country’s seventh largest province, Mendoza, building on an existing presence in the City of Buenos Aires, Province of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Entre Ríos. Whilst expanding Bplay’s reach in Argentina, …
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