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SBC Summit Rio: Fast Track views Brazil as igaming’s most dynamic challenge

SBC News SBC Summit Rio: Fast Track views Brazil as igaming's most dynamic challenge

iGaming CRM experts Fast Track underscore the dynamic energy and potential of Brazil’s forthcoming online gambling marketplace as a key reason for their Silver Sponsorship of the SBC Summit Rio. Speaking ahead of Summit Rio (5-to-7 March), Jean-Luc Ferrière, MD Americas details how Fast Track will leverage best-in-class CRM solutions, particularly in AI, to help clients engage with Brazilian audiences …

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Peru seeks new president for Directorate of Gambling ahead of 2024 shake-up

SBC News Peru seeks new president for Directorate of Gambling ahead of 2024 shake-up

The government of Peru seeks a new President to lead the General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT). The development comes following the removal of incumbent Eduardo Sevilla Echevarría, whose tenure was terminated yesterday by MINCETUR, Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. MINCETUR issued an update signed by Minister of Trade Juan Carlos Mathews Salazar detailing that …

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Brazil: Manssur resignation rocks final steps of Bets launch  

SBC News Brazil: Manssur resignation rocks final steps of Bets launch  

The Ministry of Finance of Brazil has confirmed that José Francisco Manssur has resigned from his post and will no longer participate in the final procedures of the forthcoming launch of Brazil’s federal sports betting marketplace. Manssur served as a principal adviser to the government in drafting Bill No. 3,626/2023, which forms the legislative framework for Brazil to launch its …

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TipsterChat: Brazil’s betting future lies in authentic connection

SBC News TipsterChat: Brazil's betting future lies in authentic connection

For many customers, tipsters serve as trusty companions, offering expert predictions to navigate the intricacies of betting. “What if you could see the bets made by the best bettors in the world?” reads the website of TipsterChat;  an app that makes it possible for users to connect with such experts. . We sat down with TipsterChat CO-Executive CEO, Carlos Sánchez, …

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Sportradar appoints Felippe Marchetti as integrity lead for Brazil

SBC News Sportradar appoints Felippe Marchetti as integrity lead for Brazil

Sportradar has confirmed the appointment of Felippe Marchetti as Integrity Partnerships Manager for Brazil, helping the NASDAQ tech group scale its integrity and intelligence capabilities for South America’s biggest sports market. Marchetti is experienced in the governance of Brazilian pro-sports, having previously served as a researcher for the Brazil’s Ministry of Sport and as an independent sports integrity consultant deeply …

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ReactivAction taps Fast Track for added CRM capabilities in Brazil

Andreas Koeberl: bringing Twain Sport to Brazil was a logical step for us

ReactivAction, provider of igaming and sports betting, has signed CRM specialist Fast Track as an exclusive partner to help jumpstart its international expansion.  Starting off with Brazil, ReactivAction will look to leverage Fast Track’s AI-boosted offering, Lifecycle Automation and real-time data analytics to elevate its player engagement and player retention capabilities in the rapidly expanding Brazilian market.  President Lula da …

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Yolo Group joins IBIA ahead of anticipated Brazilian market launch

SBC News Yolo Group joins IBIA ahead of anticipated Brazilian market launch

Yolo Group has become the latest member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).  The company – established in 2014, now with offices in Estonia, Malta, Brazil, Australia and Guernsey – will see its Sportsbet.io brand feed into IBIA’s global integrity monitoring network.  Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, stated: “I am delighted to welcome Yolo Group to the association. Yolo …

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Colombia to debate tax increase on online gambling

SBC News Colombia to debate tax increase on online gambling

The Senate of Colombia (upper house) has confirmed that tax measures on online gambling will be reviewed to support the government’s plans to overhaul the nation’s public welfare and healthcare systems.  Debates are scheduled to begin this week on Friday, February 16, led by Senator Antonio Correa of Partido de la Union. In 2016, Colombia modernised its Gambling Act (2001) …

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Experts View: Esports betting on better grounds following 2023 corrections

GG.BET amps up LatAm standing with Gaules esports partnership

2023 has been a year of ups and downs for esports and betting. Esports is currently going through a market correction dubbed the ‘esports winter’, regulation has taken several important steps forward in big markets like the US and Brazil, there’s been an expansion of existing esports betting products and the rollout of new and deeper features, particularly microbetting and …

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Betano sponsors Copa America 2024 as official partner of CONMEBOL

SBC News Betano sponsors Copa America 2024 as official partner of CONMEBOL

Betano has been named the official partner of the South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL. The deal – which will run until 2028 – sees the Kaizen Gaming-owned brand sponsor the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024, which will take place in stadiums across the US from June. Kaizen Gaming Founder and CEO, George Daskalakis, commented: “We are delighted to join forces with …

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