South America

Kambi Group will power the sportsbook ventures of newly launched South American market operator NG Gaming. The sportsbook technology systems supplier has disclosed that it has secured a commercial arrangement to serve as lead platform supplier for all NG Gaming sportsbook provisions, servicing the LatAm markets. The multi-year partnership will see Kambi support the imminent launch of Olimpo.bet – NG …

William Hill has made the first steps into expanding into the burgeoning South American gambling landscape, building on its acquisition of Alfabet SAS to launch in Colombia. The acquisition of Alfabet was initially conducted in December 2020, in a deal which saw the then Gibraltar and UK-based operator acquire a majority stake in the company which has operated the BetAlfa.co …

Betfair will serve as a co-sponsor of Brazilian TV broadcaster SBT’s coverage of the 2021 CONMEBOL Copa America tournament taking place this summer from 13 June to 10 July.   Recognised as one of Brazil’s ‘big three’ terrestrial TV channels, SBT is contracted to broadcast 11 Copa America matches including the tournament kick-off match between hosts Argentina against Chile, as well …

Loteria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Loterj), the official organization that manages gambling in the Brazilian state, has begun the process to incorporate new gambling products within its portfolio. An announcement made in the Official Gazette of Rio de Janeiro called for expressions of interest from sports betting and lottery operators seeking to take charge of the new verticals. …

Dafabet has formed a partnership with Brazilian professional football club Santos FC, boosting its marketing and branding efforts in the Latin American sports betting sector. The sponsorship arrangement will run until 31 December 2021, and will see Dafabet branding appear on the Brasileiro Série A team’s shoulder blades. “Dafabet is one of the biggest online betting companies in the world, …

Entain has committed £100,000 to assist with relief efforts in India, as COVID-19 cases in the country continue to surge amid a new strain of the virus. The donation will be primarily utilised to fund purchases of medical supplies – such as the essential drugs Remdesivir, Tocilizumab and Dexamethasone, used for the treatment of the virus – as well as …