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The Romanian-headquartered operator joins Betano on the list of official applicants, just over a month before the government closes its 90-day window of preference. Operators applying within the initial 90-day window set by the ministry of finance’s secretariat of prizes and bets (SPA) in May will take priority in the licensing process. and are guaranteed
Kaizen Gaming-owned Betano is the most recognisable and trusted betting brand in Brazil, a survey by Env Media has revealed. Env Media centred its survey on the 20 most popular brands in Brazil, including the likes of Betano, Bet365 and Betfair. The study aimed to establish what operators held the greatest share of voice in
Brazil’s ministry of sport will receive 45 days – on top of the 150 allotted to the regulatory policy of the prizes and betting secretariat (SPA) – to assess licence applications. Could this cause delays for the highly-anticipated market? The latest order from Brazil’s SPA – Interministerial Ordinance No 28 – was published on 22
Senator Jorge Kajuru has requested Brazil’s federal police to investigate John Textor, the owner of football club Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, after Textor made match-fixing allegations against the São Paulo and Palmeiras football teams. Kajuru – a senator for the Brazilian state of Goiás – confirmed the report during a senate plenary meeting yesterday
BetMGM, the joint venture between Entain and MGM Resorts, generated almost $2.00bn (£1.59bn/€1.86bn) in revenue in 2023, reaching the upper end of its guidance range. Revenue for the 12 months to 31 December 2023 amounted to $1.96bn. BetMGM forecast between $1.80bn and $2.00bn for the full year, with several developments helping to drive growth. In line with
EveryMatrix Slot Trumps heads back to Latin America with Colombian slot players under the microscope this month. The fourth Slot Trumps focuses on Colombia which regulated igaming in 2016, making it the region’s longest-running online market. Slot Trumps Colombia: LatAm’s low stakes market It’s also a market where slots perform strongly, making up around a
Brazil’s chamber of deputies voted yesterday (21 December) to approve Bill 3,626/2023, which will regulate sports betting. Igaming has also been added back into the bill after removal by the senate. Brazil’s chamber of deputies has now voted to approve online gambling, giving the final green light for the market to be regulated in 2024.
Today (6 December) Brazil’s senate plenary is set to vote on whether to approve Bill 3,626/23, which would legalise sports betting and igaming. But could this crucial vote be delayed? When Brazil’s Economic Affairs Commission (CAE) approved Bill 3,626 two weeks ago, the industry thought the Senate plenary vote couldn’t be too far away. Unfortunately
International Game Technology (IGT) has partnered with Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino to launch online and retail sports betting in Puerto Rico. Under the technology and services agreement, IGT will use its PlaySports solutions to power the Ponce Plaza sports betting offering. Ponce Plaza is located in the city of Ponce on the Puerto Rico
Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) has approved the country’s sports betting and igaming regulations. The exhaustive document, known formally as Supreme Decree 005-2023-Mincetur outlines the technical and regulatory requirements for gambling operators wishing to offer their services in Peru. The country’s gaming law is set to enter effect 120 days from the
