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Zona de Azar UK – Genius Sports to Supply offside Technology to the Premier League
UK.- August 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Genius Sports has been named as the official supplier of semi-automated offside technology to the English Premier League. The technology, powered by GeniusIQ, aims to reduce the...
Zona de Azar Germany – Positive Economic Impact of Online Casino Games
Germany.- August 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com According to the latest Statista research, the economic impact of gambling on economies has been significant between 2020 and 2024. The online gambling market alone is expected...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: 1xBet Partners with the National Association of Games and Lotteries
Brazil.- August 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Online gaming and sports betting company 1xBet has joined forces with the National Association of Games and Lotteries ( ANJL ) , saying the association is essential to...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Novibet Applies for License to Operate in Brazil
Brazil.- August 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Novibet has applied for a federal license to operate legally in Brazil. The request was registered with the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) through the Betting Management...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Flamengo Council Approves the Creation of the Flabet Betting Site
Brazil.- August 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Last Tuesday night the 13th, the Flamengo Deliberative Council approved the creation of Flabet, the club’s betting site licensed by Pixbet. The vote, which took place...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Loterj Prohibits Football Clubs from Displaying Betting Advertisements in Rio
Brazil.- August 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The State Lottery of Rio de Janeiro (LOTERJ) has notified the clubs Vasco da Gama, sponsored by Betfair, Botafogo, sponsored by Parimatch, and Fluminense, sponsored by Superbet,...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: SOFTSWISS Applies for Certification in Brazil
Brazil.- August 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com SOFTSWISS has applied for certification for the brand’s casino and sports betting platform in Brazil. The process, conducted by an authorized testing laboratory, is ongoing. Last...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Betfair Joins The Operators That Want To Enter Brazil In 2025
Brazil.- August 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Betfair is joining the ranks of gambling operators looking to enter the Brazilian market in 2025. The betting company Betfair Brasil Ltda. has also already requested authorization...
Zona de Azar Italia – 3 Oaks Gaming Expands In Italy With Starcasino, From The Betsson Group
Italia- August 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Online gaming distributor 3 Oaks Gaming has secured a strategic partnership with StarCasino, an Italian operator part of the Betsson Group. This collaboration will see 3 Oaks...
Zona de Azar Paraguay – Paraguay: APOJA Demands Explanations from the Chamber of Deputies Regarding Regulation
Paraguay.- August 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Chamber of Deputies of Paraguay must explain why it has “shelved the plans” to review the proposed amendments aimed at revising the country’s gaming regulations. This...
Zona de Azar Chile – Chile: Casinos Record Revenue of US$ 48,678,474 in June 2024
Chile.- August 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The 25 casinos operating in Chile recorded gross gaming revenue (win) of CP$45,319 million in June 2024. This, in real terms, was 7.1% lower than that obtained in June 2023. As...
Zona de Azar UAE – EAU: Wynn Resorts Enters the “Most Exciting Market of the Last Decade”
EAU.- 15 de Agosto de 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Wynn Resorts, following its acquisition of 155 acres of land on Al Marjan Island, has confirmed its ambitious plans for the “most exciting emerging market.” Updating investors...
Zona de Azar Spain – Spain: Luckia Joins La Liga as an Official Partner
Spain.- August 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com La Liga, in charge of organizing the Spanish Championship, signed a new agreement with Luckia, which became its main partner in gaming and entertainment. As part of the agreement...
Zona de Azar Malta – Win Hunt Continues in Wazdan’s Mighty Wild™: Panther Grand Diamond Edition
Malta.- August 14, 2024 www.zonadeazar.comWazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, guides players back to the jungle’s depths as it releases the fourth edition...
Zona de Azar Brazil – CPI Listen to the President of the Brazilian Sports Betting Association
Brazil.- August 14, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Parliamentary Commission of Investigation on the Manipulation of Games and Sports Betting (CPIMJAE) will listen this Wednesday (14), starting at 2:30 p.m., to Rodrigo Alves,...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Unlicensed Betting Houses Shut Down
Brazil.- August 14, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com – The District 1 Police Station of Patos, in Paraíba, shut down two betting houses operating without a license from the Paraíba State Lottery (LOTEP), as reported by Patos...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Libra Clubs Debate TV and Betting Rights
Brazil.- August 14, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com – Professionals from 12 clubs of the Brazilian Football League (Libra) met in São Paulo last Friday (9th) to discuss proposals on international broadcasting rights and sports...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Loterj: Blocking of Betting Sites Lifted in Rio de Janeiro
Brazil.- August 14, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Judge Pablo Zúñiga Dourado, of Chamber 11 of the Federal Regional Court 1 (TRF1), lifted the block on betting sites that operated without a license from the State Lottery of...
Zona de Azar U..K.- PopOK Gaming Shortlisted for Best Game Studio 2024 at SiGMA East Europe Awards
August 14, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com PopOK Gaming is thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted in the prestigious category of “Best Game Studio 2024” at the SiGMA East Europe Awards. The SiGMA East Europe...
Zona de Azar Reino Unido – SIS Partners with Admiral to Continue Global Expansion of Esports Product
U.K.- 12th August 2024 www.zonadeazar.com – SIS (Sports Information Services), the leading content supplier of 24/7 live betting services, has gone live with renowned casino operator Admiral, delivering its comprehensive...
Zona de Azar U.K. – Filip Koubek Says Winning iGB L!VE LaunchPad Sparked a Record LinkedIn Response
U.K.- August 14, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Filip Koubek, co-founder of Match Hype, discusses the impact of winning the iGB L!VE LaunchPad competition, which brought a surge of LinkedIn notifications and praise from...
Zona de Azar Argentina – Online Betting: Teenagers Go into Debt to Get Money
Argentina.- August 14, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com This is indicated in the report by the Ombudsman in Córdoba, Carlos Galoppo. The data alarms and shows an increasingly complicated reality. In Argentina, betting sites are...
Zona de Azar UK – Games Global Welcomes Flip Five Gaming
U.K.- 14th August 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Games Global, a prominent content supplier to the iGaming industry, has welcomed Flip Five Gaming as an exclusive studio partner, with the emerging provider bringing a modern flair...
Zona de Azar Hungary – Boomerang Shortlisted for SiGMA Awards | EAST EUROPE 2024
Hungary.- August 14, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Boomerang was shortlisted for the SiGMA Awards East Europe 2024. The winners will be determined through voting, which is open until August 20. Boomerang Sportsbook was nominated...
Zona de Azar Malta – PopOK Gaming Unveils “First Balloon” in Thrilling Crash Series
Malta.- August 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com PopOK Gaming is excited to announce the release of “First Balloon,” the latest game in its popular Crash series. This new addition promises to take players on an exhilarating...
Zona de Azar Malta – 3 Oaks Gaming Partners with WA.Technology to Expand Globally
Malta.- August 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com 3 Oaks Gaming, an established distributor of iGaming content, has unveiled a strategic partnership with platform provider WA.Technology, further extending the global reach of...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brasil: ANJL Reinforces Commitment to “Integrity”
Brasil.- August 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Last week, the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) met with the General Delegation of the Civil Police of the State of São Paulo. The president of the ANJL,...
Zona de Azar Malta – PopOK Gaming Presenta “First Balloon” en la Fascinante Crash Serie
Malta.- 12 de Agosto de 2024 www.zonadeazar.com PopOK Gaming se complace en anunciar el lanzamiento de “First Balloon”, el último juego de su popular serie Crash. Esta nueva adición promete llevar a los jugadores...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: H2bet is the new Sponsor of Podpah
Brazil.- August 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com H2bet, known for entertaining through games and games, announced a new association as the official sponsor of Podpah. So, the popular presenters Igão y Mítica, who direct the...
Zona de Azar Malta – SOFTSWISS: Affiliate GGR Doubles in the First Half of 2024
Malta.- 12 de Agosto de 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Affilka by SOFTSWISS is now present in over 375 brands, thus demonstrating stable growth in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Analysis of the...
Zona de Azar UK – Half of Championship Clubs Accepted Gambling Deals Despite Rising Controversy
UK.- August 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com As the 2024-25 English Football League (EFL) Championship season kicks off, 12 of the 24 teams of the division have secured partnerships with gambling operators despite increasing concerns...
Zona de Azar Malta – OpenBet Targets Expansion After 40% Global Customer Growth
Malta.- August 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com OpenBet, a leading technology, content and services provider to the sports betting and gaming industry, is focused on continued success and growth following strong momentum from...
Zona de Azar Malta – ELA Games Received 2 Nominations for the 2024 SBC Awards
Malta.- August 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com ELA Games, the innovative iGaming supplier studio, announces a double nomination for the landmark SBC Awards 2024. Being shortlisted in the ‘Casino/Slots Developer of the Year...
Zona de Azar Chile- Chile: Enjoy Moves Forward With Judicial Reorganization Process
Chile.- August 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Enjoy submitted a proposal for judicial reorganization to the Chilean Judiciary (8th Civil Court of Santiago). Esteban Rigo-Righi , the company’s general manager, explained...
Zona de Azar U.K. – Endeavor Putting OpenBet and IMG Arena for Sale
U.K.- August 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Endeavor, a talent and media holding form, has confirmed that it will be divesting OpenBet and IMG Arena, and is attempting to sell the assets. This process began during...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play Serves up a Treat in Running Sushi
Malta.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, is serving up a feast of money symbols in Running Sushi. In this 5×4 trip to a sushi bar, delicacies...
Zona de Azar Argentina – Argentina: CoinPoker, Poker Room with Cryptocurrencies Official Sponsor of the AFA
Argentina.- August 9, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The online operator CoinPoker, a poker room with cryptocurrencies, announced the signing of an alliance with the Argentinian Football Association (AFA), with the aim of becoming...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – NuxGame Adds Mancala Gaming’s Features to its Platform
Czech Republic.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com NuxGame, an experienced betting and casino software provider, has expanded its gaming content with the integration of loyalty tools from Mancala Gaming, increasing the...
Zona de Azar Spain – ICE: Digital Entertainment Summit Features Top Tech Brands
Spain.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com As part of the preparations for its relocation to Barcelona in January 2025, ICE joined leading brands active at the intersection of technology and gaming as lead sponsor of the...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Senate Debates Legalization of Casinos
Brazil.- August 9, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Yesterday August 8th, the Senate discussed an important bill that seeks to regulate the exploration of casinos and other gambling games in Brazil. Known as the PL of Gambling Games,...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Affiliate Marketing in 2024: Tips from Slotegrator
Czech Republic.- August 09, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Affiliate campaigns proved to be the most effective strategy for iGaming companies across the globe. It can barely be called a trend — partner marketing is there for...
Zona de Azar Belgium – Belgium Raises the Minimum Age for Sports Betting
Belgium.- August 9, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Belgium sparked a global debate by raising the legal age to play from 18 to 21 years old. The main justification is concern about addiction to gambling and sports betting. In this...
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...
