South America

The future for esports betting, the regulatory soap opera in Brazil, a new COO for LeoVegas and how online gaming can drive the industry’s comeback are just some of the key topics in Issue 9 of SBC Magazine. Available to view online HERE, we start by analysing Sergey Portnov’s “calculated risk” approach to Parimatch leadership, before reflecting on how Carsten Koerl …

SBC Digital Summit Latinoamérica is to open with Sports Betting in Focus, which will see operator CEOs from Colombia and Costa Rica set the tone for the high-level virtual conference by sharing their vision for the future of the industry in the region. It is one of four tracks at the largest online conference and exhibition for the Latin American …

Virtual sports and betting technologies provider Golden Race has signed a new partnership with Peru-based horse and greyhound racing operator Universal Soft.  Thanks to this deal, Golden Race will have its all-in-one solution integrated with Universal Soft betting shops and online platforms. The Golden Race all-in-one solution, made available through a single API, combines the company’s virtual sports collection with …

SBC Events, the organiser of leading sports betting and gaming industry conferences, is to host its first ever event dedicated to Latin America. SBC Digital Summit Latinoamérica, taking place on 16-17 June, will be a virtual conference bringing together 2,000 delegates and 60 speakers to discuss the key challenges and opportunities in the region. The tri-lingual conference will feature panel …

Altenar has launched the second version of its sports betting platform, which enables it to serve operators on a global level in a more efficient manner. The new platform was revealed as part of the ‘Naked truth about Altenar’ presentation at the inaugural SBC Digital Summit.  The company’s CEO Stanislav Silin confirmed that it is not yet live with existing …

Athens-listed Intralot SPA has supported its South American partner ‘Intralot de Peru’ through the launch of its comprehensive esports betting inventory, enhancing its subsidiary’s capacity to engage with new audiences.  Launched in partnership with Sportradar as lead API provider, Intralot de Peru will offer popular esports coverage on Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Dota2, StarCraft II, Call of Duty and Overwatch, …

Juan Perez Hidalgo, President of Coljuegos, has confirmed that Colombia’s national gambling regulatory authority will imminently allow for live casino content to be offered by licensed market incumbents. Perez Hidalgo made his announcement as part of day-two of the SBC Digital Summit’s ‘LATAM markets track‘, where he addressed an audience on Colombian market developments. In his address, Perez Hidalgo confirmed …

Embattled Bolsa Madrid gambling group Codere SA has postponed payments on its debt tranches of €500m and $300m, as corporate governance reviews the firm’s long-term financing options. Yesterday, Codere made its decision public via a corporate filing with Spain’s competition and markets authority (CNMV). In its notice, Codere informed that its suspension of debt payments formed part of group-wide contingency …

Brazilian online racebook Suaposta has revealed its new brand identity, as the heritage firm transitions to a new era becoming a sportsbook property of Betsson AB. Since 2012, Suaposta has operated as Brazil’s sole regulated online wagering platform offering bets on horseracing licensed by The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, operating in partnership with Rio Grande do Sul Jockey Club. …