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Conajzar to face probe on Paraguay sports betting tender

SBC News Conajzar to face probe on Paraguay sports betting tender

CONACOM – the competitions authority of Paraguay – has launched a probe into the tender competition to operate a federal sports betting franchise.  Launched in September 2022, the blighted competition was run by Conajzar, the National Gambling Authority of Paraguay, for the exclusive rights to operate a national sports betting franchise. The tender was lambasted by participating suitors who stated …

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Lira postpones Brazil’s betting integrity investigation  

SBC News Lira postpones Brazil’s betting integrity investigation  

The Parliamentary Investigation Commission (CPI) examining betting fraud and match-fixing scandals in Brazilian sports will not convene until August. The decision was announced by Arthur Lira, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who cited that the CPI investigation had been “pushed down the legislature’s list of priorities”, choosing to focus on policies related to fiscal matters. From 18 July, …

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Sportradar to support CONMEBOL tournaments after betting data bid success

SBC News Sportradar to support CONMEBOL tournaments after betting data bid success

Sportradar has been named the successful bidder for exclusive global audio and video (AV) and betting data rights to the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL).  The sports technology company will now enhance the accessibility and engagement of South American football for a broader global audience. In detail, the rights encompass the major regional club tournaments organised by CONMEBOL, including the …

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GiG gets LatAm uplift as Bplay enters Argentina’s Mendoza province

GiG gets LatAm uplift as Bplay enters Argentina’s Mendoza province

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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Peru finds resolution on new Gambling Law awaiting Dina’s sign-off

SBC News Peru finds resolution on new Gambling Law awaiting Dina’s sign-off

Peru is set to become the latest South American nation to launch an online gambling and sports betting marketplace, following the government’s promulgation of Law No. 31806. Announced by the National Gazette, Law No. 31806 was approved to modify Peru’s existing Gambling Law by establishing a regulatory framework for online gambling and sports betting transactions. The Law has been forwarded …

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Betsson strikes $7.5m sponsorship of Boca Juniors  

SBC News Betsson strikes $7.5m sponsorship of Boca Juniors  

Betsson AB has secured its biggest marketing commitment for the Argentine market, becoming the principal shirt sponsor of Boca Juniors. This weekend, Argentine news sources reported that Betsson had agreed to definitive terms to become Chief Sponsor of Boca, whose matchday shirt has been sponsor-less since July 2022. Local news sources reported that Betsson will pay $7.5m to place its …

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Aposta Ganha hires Hugo Baungartner to drive international growth

SBC News Aposta Ganha hires Hugo Baungartner to drive international growth

Brazilian sportsbook and casino operator Aposta Ganha has appointed Hugo Baungartner to the role of VP for Global Markets as it prepares to launch its international growth strategy.  The company has ambitions to expand beyond its home market and plans to launch in several new territories later this summer.  Baungartner is a veteran of more than a quarter of a …

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Codere Online adds ex-888 marketing head Michal Elimelech to board

Codere Online

Codere Online has moved to strengthen its leadership team with the appointment of former 888 Holdings Head of US Marketing Michal Elimelech to its board of directors. She replaces Oscar Iglesias as one of four directors nominated by the group holding company Codere Newco, although Iglesias will continue in his role as Chief Financial Officer of Codere Online.  Elimelech is …

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Pixbet licence approval strengthens WeAreGame’s position in Brazil

Pixbet wins Rio de Janeiro licence

WeAreGame, the sportsbook and igaming platform provider, has seen its position in Brazil strengthened by the news that its client Pixbet has been approved for a sports betting licence in Rio de Janeiro. Loterj, the Permanent Bidding Committee of the Lottery of the State of Rio de Janeiro, has confirmed that Pixbet has achieved the first stage of the accreditation …

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Haddad lays groundwork for Betting Secretariat of Brazil 

SBC News Haddad lays groundwork for Betting Secretariat of Brazil 

Developments to implement a federal sports betting regime in Brazil progress as members of the Ministry of Management and Innovation in Public Services (MGI) will meet with the Ministry of Finance to create a new ‘betting secretariat’ in charge of the funds raised from a regulated sector.  Finance Minister Fernando Haddad needs the approval of certain key figures in the …

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