South America

Betsson has secured online casino and sports betting licences in the newly regulated igaming market of Peru for its Betsson and Betsafe brands. Meanwhile, the Stockholm-listed betting and gaming operator has stated that a licence for Inkabet – its Peruvian-facing sports betting and online casino business – is expected to be obtained soon. Pontus Lindwall, President and CEO of Betsson …

Google has paused plans to expand the Real Money Games (RMG) framework of its Play Store, as previously announced at the start of 2024. Back in January, Google informed its app developer community that it would adopt a ‘new approach to Real Money Games’. Developers were informed that the Play Store’s RMG framework would be expanded to allow RMG apps …

Colombia-based sports betting company Vicca Group has entered into an agreement with Sportradar to integrate the latter’s all-in-one ORAKO sportsbook. Onboarding it into its own Zamba sportsbook offering, the South American operator will leverage ORAKO’s capabilities for scaling its business in real-time and include data-rich betting features in time for popular sporting events.  Enrique Amorocho, Business Development Manager at Zamba, …

Colombia’s National Council of Games of Luck and Chance (Coljuegos) and the country’s National Superintendence of Health have entered into an agreement to further protect players from gambling harm.  The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the government departments “strengthens the surveillance of the operation of the territorial games”. It will also set up an improved collaboration for the exchange of …

BetBrain is further extending its reach as it launches in the Brazilian market. Described as a ‘sports-enamoured country’ that the provider aims to service with its sports-related platform, the news follows a successful revamp of the company’s general product. The firm described its current platform as a combination of sound operational principles and a diverse product with a team of …

Brazilian sports betting and casino site Aposta Ganha has joined the Sportradar Integrity Exchange.  This will enable the bookmaker to monitor suspicious betting activity, with IBIA members playing an “active role” in exchanging data-driven insights on match-fixing. Hugo Baungartner, Aposta Ganha CCO, said: “The Sportradar Integrity Exchange is a vital initiative for operators across the globe to unite and ensure …

Sportsbook and casino platform provider Digitain has expanded its sales executive team with the appointment of Alonso Jibaja.  Jibaja will take on the role of a Regional Sales Director for LatAm, supporting Digitain’s expansion strategy for the market.  The new sales lead joins Digitain with over 10 years of experience in the industry’s sales and commercial landscape, taking on previous …

With its gaze increasingly focused on modularisation, sports betting provider Kambi has expanded its Abios esports division into Brazil.  Partnering with regional player Rei do Pitaco (RDP), Abios will utilise its expertise to offer Brazilian customers an enhanced fantasy e-football product.  RDP was established in 2019 and has since become a leading local daily fantasy sports operator, amassing over 17 …

Games provider Incentive Games has launched two new games with online gambling operator bet365.  The football-themed games will look to provide fans with varied experiences in time for the two of the biggest international football tournaments, UEFA Euro 2024 and the Copa America.  Named ‘Euro Finals Group Stage Predictor’ and ‘Copa Finals Group Stage Predictor’, the free-to-play products  will offer …

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has taken the latest step towards a full-scale regulated market with the publication of an ordinance that opens up the sports betting and online gaming application process for operators.  VIXIO, a regulatory technology provider, has estimated that the South American country with a population of over 200 million people could potentially surpass some of the largest …