The National Congress of Chile has been notified that Coquimbo region representative Marco Antonio Sulantay will present a bill seeking to impose an outright ‘betting advertising ban of sports events and teams’. Yet to be submitted to the Lower House , the bill drafted by the Coquimbo deputy seeks to prohibit Chiliean media and sports clubs, (in particular football teams) …
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SBC Leaders: New frontiers, the Metaverse and the growing influence of online
The growing influence of the internet has changed the way in which the betting and gaming industry consumes information and positions itself as a form of entertainment. That was a key focus for Betsson AB CEO Pontus Lindwall in Issue 19 of the SBC Leaders Magazine. In his lead interview, which can be read here, Lindwall reflects on the ups …
Read More »Betcris strikes ninefold agreement with Honduran football clubs
Betcris has entered into nine different sponsorship arrangements with football clubs from the League of Honduras, strengthening its sports marketing approach in the country. The ninefold business development marks an enhancement of Betcris brand visibility in Latin America, in particular in Honduras where the online sports betting operator already holds the title sponsorship to the aforementioned League of Honduras. As …
Read More »Brazil’s Senate proposes tax bill despite no settlement on gambling laws
Brazil’s Senate Commission of Economic Affairs has approved a tax proposal on online games, despite a lack of clarity as to how the government will implement its federal gambling laws. President of the Chamber of Senators Rodrigo Pacheco hinted that “whilst the debate won’t happen anytime soon”, interested parties should have information with regards to what type of taxes will …
Read More »IBIA fights sports betting fraud in Colombia under Memorandum of Understanding
In combating sports betting-related fraud in Colombia, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the country’s Federation of Entrepreneurs of Games of Luck and Chance (FECOLJUEGOS). The organisation has also stated that it will establish projects and initiatives in looking to protect the integrity of sports and sports betting companies. “We are happy to …
Read More »Stake.com makes Formula One debut in Pietro Fittipaldi partnership
Stake.com has revealed a partnership with Pietro Fittipaldi ahead of the Formula One season which begins this weekend. Pietro, Haas F1 Team driver, is also joined by his brother Enzo, the Charouz F2 Racing team driver, to become the firm’s Brazilian representatives for the 2022 renewal, whilst the pair will provide F1 fans with analysis of each race. “We’re delighted …
Read More »Betcris strengthens LatAm presence via Brazilian football partnerships
Online sports betting platform Betcris has formed partnerships with Brazilian football clubs Ceará and Fortaleza. Both collaborations aim to boost the company’s presence within the Brazilian market, where it currently has deals with brand ambassadors Ronaldinho Gaúcho, ex-professional footballer, and tennis player Natalia Gutlier. Angelo Alberoni, Country Manager of Betcris in Brazil, commented: “Betcris is a leader in Latin America …
Read More »Chile to speed up proposals to regulate online gambling
Alejandro Weber, Undersecretary of Finance for Chile, has revealed that the government will seek to regulate an online gambling marketplace that aims to generate around $55 million a year in taxes. In a statement to Chilian news source La Tercera, the Undersecretary shared that one of the goals of the project will be to protect users and impose rules on …
Read More »Rivalo named ‘master sponsor’ of Brazilian BFA League
Guilherme Bucchi,Rivalo has expanded the scope of its Latin American marketing, securing the ‘master sponsorship’ of Brazil’s BFA League American football tournament. This will enable the Curaçao-based sports betting operator to benefit from enhanced visibility in Brazil, which is one of the largest markets for the National Football League (NFL) outside the US. This will be spread across static, physical …
Read More »Gamban launches Spanish-language service across multiple countries
Gamban has expanded the international scope of its blocking software, launching an official Spanish language service available in multiple countries. The service can be downloaded in all Spanish-speaking nations, but the online gambling blocking company has noted that in Spain, the gambling authorities and government have become increasingly focused on safer gambling. Notably, the Spanish Competition & Markets Commission (CNMC) …
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