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Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Mancala Gaming Teams Up with SoftGamings to Expand Global Reach
Czech Republic.- August 9th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Mancala Gamingis delighted to announce their partnership with SoftGamings, the renowned platform provider. This new partnership now allows access to Mancala Gaming’s...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Entain Focuses on Brazil and the United Kingdom
Brazil.- August 9, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Entain, one of the largest betting and gaming operators in the world, is placing Brazil and the United Kingdom at the center of its recovery strategy. During the presentation of...
Zona de Azar Portugal – GR8 Tech Nominated for Best Online Sportsbook Provider 2024 at SiGMA East Europe
Portugal.- 09th August 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Recently, GR8 Tech was proudly shortlisted in four categories at the esteemed SBC Awards. Now, the company celebrates another significant achievement: being shortlisted in...
Zona de Azar USA – Former Pinnacle CEO Joins Startup Rithimm as Advisor
USA.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Rithmm, the MIT-originated predictive analytics sports betting application, announced former Pinnacle CEO Paris Smith as the latest advisor of the company. Smith’s appointment...
Zona de Azar USA – ESPN BET Live Show will Debut on Aug. 12 and 13 and
USA.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Sports betting operator ESPN BET’s television show will get its time to shine on the big network. The media company announced Wednesday that ESPN BET Live will make its debut...
Zona de Azar Netherlands – PGWay Launched a New Payment Gateway at iGB Live! Amsterdam
Netherlands.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com PGWay, an end-to-end payment gateway integrating the most popular global and local payment services, exhibited at iGB Amsterdam to showcase its cutting-edge proprietary...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Online Betting Growth Driven by Influencer Support
Brazil.- August 9, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The online betting market in Latin America is experiencing notable growth, mostly driven by the support of celebrities and local influencers. These endorsements play a key role...
Zona de Azar Portugal – Head of Portugal at LeBull: “The Formula for New Market Entries”
Portugal.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Ahead of the SBC Summit in Lisbon, we spoke to Tiago Pereira, Head of Portugal at LeBull, about the Portuguese market and the vital nature of understanding payment trends...
Zona de Azar Malta – Games Global and Nailed It! Games Twist the Fruit Theme in Stars Bonanza™
Malta.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Games Global exclusive studio Nailed It! Games has unleashed its latest modern take on a classic in new release Stars Bonanza™, featuring an exciting starfruit multiplier and...
Zona de Azar USA – Lightning Box™’s Egglink Chickenfox™ Heads to the Farm
USA.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNW) (together with its subsidiaries, “Light & Wonder” or “L&W”) has gone live with its latest slot game EggLink ChickenFox™, from specialist...
Zona de Azar Portugal – Portugal: SBC Summit Launch Women Empowerment Initiative (WE)
Portugal.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com SBC doubles down on its mission to uplift women in sports betting, iGaming, and related fields with the launch of the Women Empowerment Initiative (WE). WE aims to connect,...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Operators Can’t Block Bets in Rio only, Affecting other States
Brazil.- August 08, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The recent court decision that blocked more than 100 online bookmakers (bets) in Rio de Janeiro has generated problems that go beyond the state boundaries. Affected companies...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: F12 Bet, Galera.bet and Betsson Apply for Licenses
Brazil.- August 8, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com F12 Bet, Galera.bet and Betsson recently submitted authorization requests to the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA). The companies seek to operate the fixed counterpart online...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Senador Highlights the Impact of Online Apuestas on Family Presumptions
Brazil.- August 8, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Senator Soraya Thronicke (Podemos-MS) expressed her concern, in a speech in the Plenary on March 6, due to the growing impact of the online statements, including the known online...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Novusbet is Certified in Peru
Brazil.- August 8, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Novusbet and Xpress Tech, a complete game aggregator, received certification to operate in Peru. This certification is an important achievement that confirms that sports betting...
Zona de Azar Brazil – American Congress calls for Banning Electoral Betting
Brazil.- August 8, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Five senators and three representatives of the United States House of Representatives renewed their calls for the commodities regulator to ban betting in the 2024 presidential elections,...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Wesley Cardia Keeps Silence in the Game Manipulation IPC
Brazil- August 8, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com In declaration as testigo before the CPI on Manipulación de Juegos y Apuestas Deportivas, the former president of the Asociación Nacional de Juegos y Loterías, Wesley Cardia,...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pinnacle Offers Major Sporting Events: Copa Sudamericana and Liga MX
Malta.- August 8th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Thousands of prizes to be won in the exciting Play and Win promotion by Pragmatic Play. Weekly tournaments take place every day until September 4, 2024. With a combined monthly...
Zona de Azar Portugal – ReferOn Nominated for “Acquisition and Retention Partner” at SBC Awards 2024
Portugal.- 08th August 2024 www.zonadeazar.com ReferOn, a state-of-the-art affiliate management platform, announces its nomination in the Acquisition & Retention Partner category at the prestigious SBC Awards 2024. The...
Zona de Azar Peru – SkillOnNet Obtains License to Operate in Peru
Peru.- August 8, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com SkillOnNet has obtained the license to operate in Peru granted by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur). Users will be able to enjoy the experience of playing on...
Zona de Azar Malta – Push Gaming’s Razor Ways Offers Sharper Wins
Malta.- August 08, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com B2B gaming supplier Push Gaming returns to one of its iconic game series with Razor Ways, featuring a reimagined aesthetic and expanding reels among an array of new gameplay elements. Using...
Zona de Azar Malta – ESA Gaming Partners with Betsson for Estonia Expansion
Malta.- August 08, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com ESA Gaming, the innovative games provider, has signed a multi-national deal with major operator Betsson to initially take its content live in Estonia. The supplier’s growing...
Zona de Azar Malta – Stretch Network and Ortak Announce the “Ortak Freeroll Poker Series”
Malta.- August 08, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Stretch Network, in partnership with Ortak, is excited to announce the launch of the “Ortak Freeroll Poker Series,” set to take place from August 9 to 25. This poker...
Zona de Azar Spain – Amusnet Expands in Spain with Strategic Casino Gran Vía Partnership
Spain.- August 08, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Amusnet Spain announces its partnership with the local operator Casino Gran Vía. The collaboration, live from June 2024, represents a strategic step forward in the company’s...
Zona de Azar Malta – SOFTSWISS Releases First Half of 2024 Overview
Malta.- August 08, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The second quarter of 2024 was marked by a historic event: the halving of Bitcoin. Did this event affect the iGaming market? SOFTSWISS shares insights in its quarterly “State...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: KTO Requests License to Operate in Brazil
Brazil.- August 7, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com KTO submitted this Monday, August 5, the application to obtain its operating license in Brazil. In compliance with all guidelines and ordinances from the Ministry of Finance, the...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Endorphina Unleashes the Heat with New Slot: Lucky Streak 27
Czech Republic.- August 07, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Endorphina, a leading software provider in the iGaming industry, is excited to announce the release of its latest slot, Lucky Streak 27, on August 6th. This sizzling...
Zona de Azar Netherlands – iGB L!VE 2024 Attendance Up 35%
Netherlands.- August 07, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com iGB L!VE has confirmed its’ status as iGaming’s fastest growing and most valuable business exhibition, with the last edition to be held in Amsterdam prior to the 2025...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Slotegrator Expands Asian Presence with New FA CHAI Gaming Partnership
Czech Republic.- August 7th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Slotegrator is proud to introduce FA CHAI Gaming, the most recent provider to join its affiliate network. By adding FA CHAI Gaming’s creative and technologically...
Zona de Azar Chile – Land Vegas: David Fica Innovates with Matrix VR for Land-Based Casinos
Chile.- August 7th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Land Vegas introduces Matrix VR, a revolutionary solution that brings Virtual Reality to traditional casinos, offering unique and immersive experiences. David Fica Jaque, CEO...
Zona de Azar Malta – Relax Gaming Unveils Space Attacks Dream Drop
Malta.- August 07, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has taken its Dream Drop jackpot to the final frontier in Space Attacks Dream Drop. This alien-inspired 5-reel...
Zona de Azar USA – John Lukasik Joins GLI
USA.- August 07, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com GLI Welcomes John Lukasik to the Team! John is the new Client Solutions Manager and brings an extensive background in sports betting and data analytics to the team. His diverse experience...
Zona de Azar Germany – Germany: StarGames New Sponsor of Borussia Dortmund
Germany.- August 7, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com StarGames has become a premium partner for Borussia Dortmund, finalist of the 2024 Champions League. The partnership will also feature the StarGames logo prominently on stadium...
Zona de Azar U.K – Newcastle United FC Forge Savvy Games Group Partnership
U.K.- August 07, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Premier League (PL) club, Newcastle United FC (NUFC) have inked a partnership with a Saudi-based multinational video investment game, development, publishing and Esports company,...
Zona de Azar Argentina – Argentine Tennis Players Suspended for Involvement in Sports Betting
Argentina.- August 7, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com This Tuesday, the 6th, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA), announced the suspension of tennis players Melina Ferrero and Sofia Luini, both Argentine and 31 years...
Zona de Azar Malta – BGaming Unveils Retro Street Power with ‘Guaranteed Payouts’
Malta.- August 07, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is taking players back to the age of retro game consoles in Street Power. The throwback casual game features rewarding mechanics, three...
Zona de Azar Argentina – Buenos Aires Will Advance a Training Plan for the Prevention of Gambling
Argentina.- August 7, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The City of Buenos Aires has decided to give priority to the 19 bills in progress on the prevention of problem gambling and problem gambling. The different initiatives being...
Zona de Azar UK – UK: Realistic Games, SharedBet Launch NRG Bet
UK.- August 07, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Casino content developer, Realistic Games has launched a selection of its portfolio with NRG Bet, a SharedBet brand, strengthening its foothold in the UK market. Players at NRG Bet...
Zona de Azar Uruguay – Uruguay: They Refuse to Close the Municipal Casino
Uruguay.- August 7, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Association of Professional Casino Officials (ADEP) and the Association of Administrative Officials of Municipal Casinos rejected the proposal of deputy Martín Lema, who had...
Zona de Azar US – Konami Revenues Fall 3% in the 2nd Quarter of 2024
USA – August 7, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Konami Group Corp. reported a 24% increase in revenue to 90 billion yen (575 million euros) in the second quarter of 2024, despite a 3% drop in gaming and systems revenue. Revenue...
Zona de Azar Portugal – SBC Summit: Innovations in Player Protection
Portugal.- August 07, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The gambling and sports betting industry is experiencing significant transformations in the digital realm, striving to leverage all available innovations. However, one thing...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Globo, Banda and SBT Finalize Agreement to Launch Bets
Brazil.- August 6, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Brazil’s three main television stations – Globo, SBT and Band – are preparing to launch their own sports betting platforms. This measure aims to enter the betting market,...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Justice Maintains Betano’s Ban in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com On Wednesday (31), the Federal Court denied Betano’s request to resume its activities in Rio de Janeiro. The company had claimed that an injunction issued on 19 July would...
Zona de Azar Brazil – MGM Group to Acquire Brazilian Sportsbook
Brazil.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com One of the largest sportsbooks in the United States, MGM is negotiating with KTO, a sportsbook active in the betting scene in Brazil, with the aim of entering the sports betting...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Casinos Could be Legalised in 2025: the Sector Remains Hopeful
Brazil.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The sports betting sector in Brazil remains very hopeful about the progress of the bill to legalise casinos and bingos in the country. The bill is expected to be passed into...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: CPI on Sports Betting Wants to Hear Lucas Paquetá
Brazil.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Senate’s Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) into the Manipulation of Games and Sports Betting wants to hear the testimony of West Ham and Brazilian national...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Debate on Bill to Legalise Casinos on August 8
Brazil.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com This Thursday (8) at 10am, the Senate will hold a thematic session to debate the bill that legalises gambling and betting throughout the country (PL 2.234/2022). Senator Irajá...
Zona de Azar USA – Europe’s Football Leagues and Sports Broadcasters are not Happy with Platform “X”
USA.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Europe’s top football leagues and sports broadcasters are not happy with social media platform X, according to a letter seen by The Associated Press. The AP reported this week that...
Zona de Azar USA – Belatra Receives Nominations for Two Prestigious Industry Awards
USA.- August 6, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Belatra Games, a specialist in online slots development, has been nominated for two prestigious awards at the European iGaming Excellence (EiGE) Awards 2024 and SBC Awards. Belatra’s...
Zona de Azar Malta – Malta FA Trophy Gains Meridianbet as title Sponsor
Malta.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Malta Football Association (FA) has announced a multi-year partnership with online sports betting and gaming group Meridianbet Group. At the heart of the agreement, Meridianbet...
Zona de Azar Spain – FC Barcelona to Elevate the fan Experience With Ticketing Partner “Fever”
Spain.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com FC Barcelona are looking at new ways to enhance the fan experience at the Spotify Camp Nou alongside new ticketing technology partner Fever. The La Liga club has partnered with...
Zona de Azar UK – U.K.: Stoke City Ends their Partnership with Bet365
U.K.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The ownership structure of EFL Championship club Stoke City FC is undergoing a transformation, chiefly relating to the club’s long-standing association with bet365. Stoke City Holdings...
Zona de Azar The Netherlands – ELA Games Impresses at iGB Live! Amsterdam 2024
The Netherlands.- 6th August 2024 www.zonadeazar.com ELA Games, an innovative slot provider in the iGaming industry, successfully presented its latest developments at iGB Live!, held from 17 to 18 July 2024 at RAI Amsterdam. The...
Zona de Azar UK – Play’n GO Announces Entry into South African Market with Betway Partnership
UK.- August 6, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has yesterday announced its first foray into the South African market following the agreement of a new operator partnership...
Zona de Azar U.K. – Genius Sports’ Partnership with FootballDataCo (FDC) Advances in Services
UK.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com More clarity has been gained on what Genius Sports’ partnership with FootballDataCo (FDC) has planned for English and Scottish football. The continuation of its arrangement with...
Zona de Azar USA – AGEM Index Rises 7% in July 2024, Led by Aristocrat Leisure and IGT
USA.- August 6, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The AGEM Index increased by 93.30 points to 1,423.49 in July 2024, a 7.0 percent increase from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index climbed 30.1 percent, or 329.33...
Zona de Azar Perú – RubyPlay Partners with Apuesta Total to Expand in Peru
Perú.- August 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com RubyPlay, an innovative B2B iGaming development studio, is amplifying its foothold in the Peruvian market through its new partnership with Apuesta Total, a leading sports betting...
Zona de Azar Paraguay – Zitro Launches Its Mega Lounge at Hotel Casino Acaray in Paraguay
Paraguay.- 2th August 2023 www.zonadeazar.com Zitro, a leading global gaming provider, announces the first installation of its Mega Lounge in Paraguay, in partnership with Hotel Casino Acaray in Ciudad del Este. The Mega...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play Charges up Electrifying Wins in Money Stacks
Malta.- August 02, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has launched Money Stacks, combining a money collect feature with two amped up bonus games. Classic symbols...
Zona de Azar Italy – Slotegrator Partners with Italy-Based Capecod Gaming
Italy.- 2th August 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Slotegrator announced a new addition to its ever-growing partner network: Capecod Gaming, a leading provider of high-quality slots. As a prominent leader in the Italian casino market,...
Zona de Azar Mexico – Mexico: Legislative Debates on Restricting Advertising for Sports Betting
Mexico.- August 2, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Mexico’s betting and gaming industry is going through a social process similar to other emerging markets in the region, such as Argentina, Brazil and Chile, in in relation...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Betting Operators May Be Liable for Abusive Advertising
Brazil.- August 2, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Fixed-odd betting operators may be held responsible for any abusive or even misleading advertising carried out by influencers hired by them, on social networks. This is one of the...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Senate Can Vote on Project that Legalizes Casinos and Bingos
Brazil.- August 2, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Senator Irajá (PSD-TO), rapporteur of the project that authorizes the operation of casinos, bingos, Jogo do Bicho and betting on horse races in the country (PL 2.234/2022 ),...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: CPI Hears Goiano Club Director Who Denounced Game Manipulation
Brazil.- August 2, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) on the Manipulation of Games and Sports Betting meets on Wednesday (7), at 2 pm, to take three statements. Among them, the president...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Blocking of Betting Houses in RJ may Affect Sponsorship Contracts
Brazil.- August 2, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The blocking of betting sites in Rio de Janeiro, requested by Loterj, could impact million-dollar contracts in Brazilian football, according to a report by Poder360. In May, Loterj...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: CPI Hears Goiano Club Director Who Denounced Game Manipulation
Brazil.- August 2, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) on the Manipulation of Games and Sports Betting meets on Wednesday (7), at 2 pm, to take three statements. Among them, the president...
Zona de Azar Portugal – GR8 Tech Celebrated for Multiple Nominations at SBC Awards
Portugal.- 02th August 2024 www.zonadeazar.com GR8 Tech, a leading B2B solutions provider for the global iGaming industry, has been shortlisted in four categories at the SBC Awards: Sportsbook Supplier of the Year, Platform...
Zona de Azar USA – SBC Summit LATAM: From Illegal Betting to Sponsorship Ethics
USA.- August 2, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com In recent years, the sports betting landscape in Latin America has undergone a transformative shift. Once overshadowed by markets in Europe and North America, the region is now rapidly...
Zona de Azar UK – William Hill Appoints Frame for Scottish Football Deal
UK.- August 02, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Glasgow-based creative agency, has been appointed by William Hill to activate its five-year sponsorship of the Scottish Professional Football League. It is the latest in a string...
Zona de Azar USA – Caesars to Sell WSOP Brand to NSUS for $500M
USA.- August 02, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Caesars Entertainment (Caesars) has reached an agreement with the NSUS Group (NSUS), which operates GGPoker, to sell the intellectual property rights for the World Series of Poker...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pinnacle: Major Sports Events – Bet on Copa Sudamericana and Liga MX
Malta.- August 2th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com New games from Pragmatic Play continue to arrive at Pinnacle, along with promotions that none of their players will want to miss. Just visit Pinnacle’s casino page to find...
Zona de Azar Argentina – Rosario: Launching the Campaign “Betting is Never a Game” (Video)
Argentina.- August 2, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Municipal Council of Rosario launched its first prevention and awareness campaign about the risks of online betting, with 15-second television and radio spots. The campaign...
