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Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: CPI Analyzes the Lifting of Banking Secrecy for 71 Authorized Betting Companies
Brazil – March 11, 2025 | www.zonadeazar.com At its first meeting of the year, the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on Bets will decide on the lifting of banking and tax secrecy for almost all virtual betting companies...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Uplatform: Breaking Stereotypes, the Rise of Female Players
Czech Republic.- March 11, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The iGaming industry is evolving—powered by technology, shifting demographics, and changing player preferences. A once male-dominated space is now seeing a surge in female...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Uplatform integrates Vibra Gaming content
Czech Republic.- March 11, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Vibra Gaming, the leading game and platform developer for the Latin American market, has integrated its content portfolio into Uplatform, a global provider of iGaming...
Zona de Azar Brazil – SBC Rio 2025 Recap: A Tour in Images to Review the Highlights
Brazil.- March 07, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com SBC Summit Rio 2025 closes successfully with great prospects for the future The SBC Summit Rio 2025 concluded on Thursday 27th February, establishing itself as a key event for...
Zona de Azar Mexico – Zitro Introduces CONCEPT at Seven By Big Bola in Querétaro
Mexico.- 7th March 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Big Bola Casinos reinforces its commitment to innovation and player experience by introducing Zitro’s CONCEPT cabinet line at its SEVEN by Big Bola venue in Santiago de...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: 22 Banking Institutions Allegedly Providing Services to Illegal Betting Sites
Brazil – March 7, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The General Coordination of Oversight of the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA-MF) has notified 22 banking and payment institutions...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Brazil: ‘bet.br’ Domains Recorded an Impressive 1.7 Billion Visits in January
Brazil – March 7, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The Brazilian digital landscape experienced a historic milestone in January 2025. The “.bet.br” domains recorded an impressive 1.7 billion visits, placing...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Las Vegas: BSOP, the Best Poker Tournament for Mid-Stakes Buy-ins in the World
Brazil – March 7, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com While the world awaited the 97th edition of the Oscars last Sunday (2), Brazil celebrated an international victory in the poker world. The Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP),...
Zona de Azar Brazil – SBC Rio: Exclusive Interview with Daniel Santos, Sales Manager LATAM at Pay Retailers
Brazil.- 07th March 2025 www.zonadeazar.com SBC Summit Rio 2025 concluded successfully, establishing itself as one of the leading gaming and betting industry events in Latin America. Held from February 25 to 27 at Riocentro,...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Wazdan Wraps up a Triumphant Showcase at SBC Summit Rio 2025
Brazil.- 07th March 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has concluded a highly successful presence at SBC Summit Rio 2025, solidifying its position as a key player in the burgeoning Brazilian...
Zona de Azar Brazil – SBC Rio: Exclusive Interview with Rafael Brunacci, Head of Business Development Inspired
Brazil.- 07th March 2025 www.zonadeazar.com SBC Summit Rio 2025 concluded successfully, establishing itself as one of the leading gaming and betting industry events in Latin America. Held from February 25 to 27 at Riocentro,...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Ex-Fluminense Player Involved in Match-Fixing Seeks Reinstatement
Brazil – March 7, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Former Fluminense defender Vitor Mendes, 26, who was suspended for 720 days due to involvement in a match-fixing scheme, has requested permission from the Superior...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Slotegrator and EvenBet: On the Future of Poker in the iGaming Industry
Czech Republic.- March 7th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Slotegrator recently discussed the future of online poker with EvenBet Gaming CEO Dmitry Starostenkov, exploring its regional peculiarities and intersection with other gambling...
Zoan de Azar Cyprus – GR8 Tech Unveils “Turn the Win On” Tournament Suite
Cyprus.- March 7th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com GR8 Tech has launched a major upgrade to its Tournament engine, featuring a new tournament lobby, enhanced multi-currency support, and manual prize distribution. These new additions...
Zona de Azar Australia – Aristocrat to Debut Latest Innovations at AHG 2025
Australia.- March 7th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Company will showcase The Baron Upright™ cabinet, introduce new game families, and expand MarsX™ lineup; Aristocrat Interactive™ to showcase PRIME Kiosk™ Aristocrat Gaming™...
Zona de Azar Malta – Games Global & OnAir debut exclusive Live Casino with LeoVegas
Malta.- March 07, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Games Global’s exclusive studio partner, OnAir Entertainment™, has expanded its provision of bespoke Live Casino content, launching exclusive Blackjack and Roulette tables...
Zona de Azar Portugal – SBC Summit Lisbon 2025: Bigger, Smarter and with more Surprises
Portugal.- 7th March 2025 www.zonadeazar.com SBC Summit will make a powerful return to Lisbon this September, bringing together 30,000 industry professionals for its biggest edition yet. The 2025 edition will focus on fine-tuning...
Zona de Azar USA – YouTube Announces New Guidelines for Gambling-Related Content
USA – March 7, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com YouTube has announced new guidelines for gambling-related content to enhance platform safety. These new rules will take effect on March 19. Content creators will be prohibited...
Zona de Azar USA – Zitro to Showcase Concept Cabinet Line at IGA 2025
USA.- March 6, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Zitro is proud to participate in the upcoming Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA) 2025 in San Diego, California. Zitro will showcase its latest CONCEPT cabinet line alongside...
Zona de Azar Mexico – Big Bola Casinos Querétaro Adds Zitro’s Concept Cabinet Line and Legendary Sword
Mexico.- 6th March 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The renowned Mexican group Big Bola has added Zitro’s new CONCEPT cabinets to its casino in Santiago de Querétaro. These cabinets, along with the successful Legendary Sword...
Zona de Azar Mexico – Zitro: Montecarlo Casino in Mexico Enhances Its Entertainment Offerings with Concept
Mexico.- 6th March 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Mazatlán’s MonteCarlo Casino has enhanced its entertainment offerings with the arrival of Zitro’s innovative CONCEPT cabinets, brought in partnership with Grupo Euromex. The...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play Confirmed for SAGSE LATAM 2025
Malta.- March 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, is set to sponsor and exhibit at the SAGSE LatAm and SAGSE Acquisition event in Buenos Aires this month, marking...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play Launches Free Chips Promo Tool
Malta.- March 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has launched Free Chips, the latest addition to its Enhance gamification suite. Free Chips enables operators...
Zona de Azar USA – Aristocrat Gaming Wins Best Supplier at EKG Awards
USA.- March 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Aristocrat Gaming was awarded “Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content” for the seventh consecutive year at the 2025 Eilers & Krejcik (EKG) Slot Awards. Aristocrat Gaming also...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Slotegrator Grows in Baltics with Winfinity Partnership
Czech Republic.- March 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Slotegrator is excited to announce its partnership with Winfinity, a forward-thinking game provider specializing in live casino games. Operators can now integrate Winfinity’s...
Zona de Azar Sweden – GiG Launches Betzone in Second UK Entry of 2025
Sweden.- March 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com GiG Software Plc (First North: GiG SDB), a leading B2B iGaming technology company, is pleased to announce that it has completed the launch of Betzone Limited’s (“Betzone”)...
Zona de Azar Malta – Soft2Bet & Amazon: Boosting Providers – Case Study Insights
Malta.- March 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Soft2Bet, a leading provider of turnkey B2B solutions, has revealed how a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) unlocks faster product delivery, enhanced user experiences,...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Instituto DataSenado Conducts Research on Betting and Casinos
Brazil – March 6, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Since the 21st, the Instituto DataSenado has been surveying people across the country regarding the legalization of gambling and casinos in Brazil. The goal is to develop...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Superbet Renews Master Sponsorship with São Paulo Until 2030
Brazil – March 6, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Superbet has renewed its master sponsorship contract with São Paulo for four more seasons. Thus, the agreement, which was originally set to expire next year, has been extended...
Zona de Azar Brazil – SBC Rio: Exclusive Interview with Henrique Santos, Pix Director, Ecomovi
Brazil.- 06th March 2025 www.zonadeazar.com SBC Summit Rio 2025 concluded successfully, establishing itself as one of the leading gaming and betting industry events in Latin America. Held from February 25 to 27 at Riocentro,...
Zona de Azar Brasil – SBC Summit RIO: Football Clubs as Sportsbook Operators
Brazil – March 6, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Last week, the second Brazilian edition of the SBC Summit RIO took place in Rio de Janeiro, one of the world’s largest gatherings for the sports betting and iGaming...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: betfive, sportsbet, b2xbet, jetbet365, sorte.bet and pinbet Awaiting Decision
Brazil – March 6, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Flavio Jaime de Moraes Jardim, judge of the Federal Regional Court of the 1st Region, suspended the decision of Judge Itagiba Catta Preta Neto, of the 4th Federal Civil Court...
Zona de Azar Brazil – SBC Rio: Exclusive Interview with Julia Monteiro, Senior Account Executive at Veriff
Brazil.- 06th March 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The SBC Summit Rio 2025 concluded successfully, consolidating its position as one of the main events for the betting and gaming sector in Latin America. Held from February 25 to...
Zona de Azar Malta – ESA Gaming Launches Bounty Invaders
Malta.- March 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com ESA Gaming, the innovative games provider, has unveiled its first slot of the year with the arrival of Bounty Invaders. This 6×6 slot, with ESA Gaming’s unique Sticky Clusters™...
Zona de Azar Chile – Casinos in Chile Report Gross Revenue of $588 Million in 2024
Chile – March 6, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Casinos in Chile faced a challenging year in 2024. According to the Superintendence of Gaming Casinos (SCJ), gross revenues reached CLP 554.537 billion, equivalent to $588.2...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play Lands a Golden Catch With Big Bass Bingo
Malta.- 27th February 2025 – Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has launched Big Bass Bingo, a 30-ball bingo game that extends the award-winning Big Bass series. The famous fisherman...
Zona de Azar Brazil – EstrelaBet Announces Sponsorship Agreement with e-Sports Organization Vivo Keyd Stars
Brazil – February 27, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Through this new strategic partnership, the EstrelaBet logo will be displayed on the front and shoulder blade of the organization’s team uniforms. Additionally,...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brasil: BetConstruct Sets New Benchmark at SBC Summit RIO 2025
Brasil.- February 27, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Sets New Benchmark at SBC Summit RIO 2025 with Cutting-Edge Features and Iconic Products We are thrilled to announce our appearance at SBC Summit RIO 2025, taking place...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brasil: CreedRoomz Brings Certified Live Casino Games to SBC Summit Rio 2025
Brasil.- February 25, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com CreedRoomz is gearing up for SBC Summit Rio 2025, taking place on February 26-27 at Stand B890. As one of the few live casino providers certified under Brazil’s new gaming...
Zona de Azar Malta – Wazdan Ready for SBC Summit Rio 2025 Showcase
Malta.- February 27, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Having recently celebrated landmark market entry into Brazil and Peru, Wazdan is eager to build on its impressive LatAm success, which has been particularly proven in Colombia...
Zona de Azar Malta – Soft2Bet Showcases MEGA & Brand Portfolio at SBC Summit Rio 2025
Malta.- February 27, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Soft2Bet, a leading global iGaming platform provider, is excited to announce its participation in SBC Summit Rio 2025, taking place on 26-27 February at Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro,...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Endorphina in Latin America: Meet Us at SBC Summit Rio!
Czech Republic.- February 27, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Join us at the SBC Summit Rio from 25 to 27 February at Riocentro, for one of Brazil’s largest iGaming events. Come by our stand B825, and let’s forge strong partnerships...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: CBF Responds to Ronaldo and Defends Transparency in the Electoral Process
Brazil – February 27, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com After Ronaldo Nazário sent a letter to the CBF, FIFA, CONMEBOL, and the presidents of the Série A and B clubs of the Brasileirão, questioning the electoral...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Cade Opens Case Against Caixa
Brazil – February 27, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com After nearly two years of investigation, the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade) has initiated an administrative process against Caixa Econômica...
Zona de Azar Spain – GRAN|MADRID Upgrades to GiG’s CoreX Platform in a Long-Term Extension
Spain.- February 27, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Gran Madrid, one of the largest and most prestigious land-based & online casino operators in the Iberian Peninsula, has been powered by GiG since 2016. This latest evolution...
Zona de Azar USA – SCCG Management Announces Its Affiliation with the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association
USA – February 27, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com SCCG Management, a global consulting firm specializing in the gaming industry, has announced its affiliation with the Fantasy Sports & Gaming Association (FSGA), the...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: List of 6 New Betting Companies with Definitive Authorizations
Brazil.- February 26, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF) published this Tuesday (25) in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), resolutions granting definitive...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Neymar at Santos Boosts Sponsorship Value by 400%
Brazil.- February 26, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Neymar’s return to Santos has already had a significant impact on the club, reflected in both its digital growth and commercial success. Since the announcement of...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Santos Will Not Renew with Its Main Sponsor: Who Will Replace It?
Brazil.- February 26, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Santos is expected to announce a new master sponsorship deal soon. The club is looking for a replacement for Blaze, which will no longer appear in the main space on the...
Zona de Azar Brasil – CGS Rio 2025: SPA Highlights Regulation and Supervision in Brazil
Brazil.- February 26, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA-MF) participated on Monday (24/2) in a panel at CGS Rio 2025, an event organized in Rio de Janeiro...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Betfair: Favourites for 2024/25 Champions League Round of 16
Brazil.- February 26, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Betfair , one of the largest bookmakers in the world, has released the odds for the round of 16 of the 2024/25 Champions League . In addition, the company analyzed the...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Betsul at SBC Summit Rio with a Focus on New Business
Brazil.- February 26, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com This edition of the SBC Summit Rio will introduce two new pillars: “Affiliate Leaders Summit” and “Payment Expert Summit”, dedicated to affiliates and payments....
Zona de Azar Argentina – Necochea: IPLyC Buenos Aires Prepares for the Casino Tender
Argentina.- February 26, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Changes are coming to the gaming industry in Argentina. On the Atlantic coast, in the picturesque town of Necochea, famous for its beaches and casinos, new tunes of luck...
Zona de Azar Mexico – Mexico: Olivia Salomón Vibaldo Appointed as New General Director of Lotenal
Mexico.- February 26, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The appointment of Olivia Salomón Vibaldo as the new General Director of the National Lottery for Public Assistance (Lotenal), replacing the inconsequential Marco Antonio Mena...
Zona de Azar Spain – “New Restrictions Could Favor the Illegal Market”
Spain.- February 26, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The general director of Jdigital, Jorge Hinojosa, has given an interview to MisCasasDeApuestas.com to analyze the possible reinstatement of restrictions on online gambling advertising...
Zona de Azar Mexico – Splash Tech Integrates Its Products into the Mexican Betting House Winpot
Mexico.- February 26, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The leading provider of free-to-play gaming solutions, Splash Tech, has signed an agreement with Wiztech to integrate a range of engagement-driven FTP games into its rapidly...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play Revisits the Winner’s Enclosure in Big Bass Return to the Races
Malta.- 25th February 2025 – Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has extended its popular Big Bass series with the release of horse racing-themed sequel, Big Bass Return to the Races. The...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brasil: EstrelaBet Partnership With a IBIA by Combating Fraud and Match-Fixing
Brazil.- February 25, 2025 – EstrelaBet, one of Brazil’s leading betting operators, is now an official member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), a global organization dedicated to promoting...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Interministerial Working Group on Mental Health and Problem Gambling Prevention
Brazil.- February 25, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com On Monday, the 21st, the Official Gazette of the Union (Diário Oficial da União – DOU) published Ordinance MF No. 153. This document appoints the members of the...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: BiS SiGMA Americas Announces Institutional Partnership with ANJL
São Paulo .- February 25, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com SiGMA Americas 2025, set to take place from April 7 to 10 at the Transamerica Expo Center in São Paulo, has announced a partnership with ANJL (National Association of...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Paysandu Sport Club Signs Partnership with GingaBet
Brazil.- February 25, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Paysandu Sport Club has just signed one of the biggest sponsorship deals in its history. The legally regulated sports betting company in Brazil promises to boost the club’s...
Zona de Azar Bulgaria – Bulgaria first for Push Gaming with Kaizen Gaming’s Betano
Bulgaria.- February 25, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Push Gaming has entered the Bulgarian market thanks to an exclusive deal with Kaizen Gaming brand Betano, marking a milestone in its expansion in globally regulated markets. For...
Zona de Azar UK – Playtech Announces Partnership with BVGroup
UK.- February 25, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Playtech has announced a new long-term partnership with BVGroup, who have chosen Playtech as their exclusive Bingo provider for their brands, including BetVictor and Heart Bingo. BVGroup...
Zona de Azar Malta – Kambi Chosen by FDJ Group as OLG’s Sportsbook, Pending Approval
Malta.- February 25, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the home of premium sports betting solutions, has signed a novation agreement providing for FDJ Group (“FDJ”) to assign and Kambi to assume...
Zona de Azar Malta – Games Global & Switch Studios Expand Portfolio with Shields of Asgard™
Malta.- February 25, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Games Global’s exclusive partner, Switch Studios, has launched Flippin’ Awesome Shields of Asgard™, the latest addition to the Innovative Products portfolio that delivers...
Zona de Azar Argentina – Argentina: Boca Juniors Has Its Own Casino Slot
Argentina – February 25, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Boca Juniors continues to grow: now it also has its own casino slot. It is the first Argentine team to have its own slot machine. The region’s leading sports betting...
Zona de Azar USA – Resorts World Las Vegas Appoints Castro as its New CFO
USA.- February 21, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The top-level restructuring of a beleaguered megaresort on the Las Vegas Strip continues with the appointment of another high-ranking casino executive. On Thursday, Resorts World...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play Explores the Cosmos in John Hunter & Galileo’s Secrets
Malta.- February 21, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has released John Hunter and Galileo’s Secrets, the latest addition to its popular John Hunter series...
Zona de Azar Malta – BetConstruct Revolutionises Loyalty with The Last Battle Universe
Malta.- February 21, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Renowned iGaming provider BetConstruct is proud to present The Last Battle Universe, the industry’s first-ever B2B loyalty system. This pioneering initiative is designed...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Uplatform at SiGMA Eurasia 2025 – Meet Maria in Dubai
Czech Republic.-February 21, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com SiGMA Eurasia 2025, one of the industry’s most anticipated gatherings, is set to take place in Dubai, UAE, from February 23 to 25. Bringing together over 18,000...
Zona de Azar Brasil – USA: Gaming Revenue Reaches Record $71.92 Billion in 2024
Brazil.- February 21, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 financial results for the U.S. commercial gaming market. The report reveals a record-breaking...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Bank Blocks Funds of Indebted Bettors
Brazil.- February 21, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com C6 Bank, a prominent digital bank in the country, has announced that it will block the funds of customers who use their overdraft balance for online betting. The measure aims...
