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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...
Zona de Azar Malta – Playson Secures B2B Supplier Licence in Peru
Malta.- August 02, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has obtained a Peruvian B2B gambling licence as part of its commitment to enter more markets worldwide. The company has...
Zona de Azar The Netherlands – Uplatform: The Crown Jewel of iGaming, “iGB L!VE 2024”
The Netherlands.- 1st August 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Hold onto your crowns and scepters! Uplatform has just wrapped up an unforgettable reign at iGB L!VE 2024. They’ve shown the iGaming industry how the expos should be...
Zona de Azar Hungary – Soft2Bet to Host Gala Dinner at SiGMA East Europe 2024
Hungary.- 1st August 2024 www.zonadeazar.com On 3-4 September, Soft2Bet will celebrate its 8th Anniversary by hosting two unique partner events: a Royal Gala Dinner, which will be followed by a Royal Garden Day and powering...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Ministry of Finance Publishes Ordinance with Rules for Online Games
Brazil.- August 1, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF) published, this Tuesday (30/7), Ordinance No. 1,207, of July 29, 2024, with the rules for online games...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Sports Betting CPI may be Extended
Brazil.- August 01, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The CPI on Match Manipulation and Sports Betting was set up in April with the aim of investigating allegations and suspicions of match-fixing in football matches involving...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Defines how Betting Operators Should Collect Social Destinations
Brazil.- 01 de Agosto de 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Betting operator agents who do not pass on revenues intended for social use will be subject to civil, administrative and criminal liability. The Prizes and Bets Secretariat...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: SBT Gives Up on Brasileirao Exclusive Games Package
Brazil.- August 1, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com SBT officially announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to acquire a package of 38 games from the clubs that make up the Liga Forte União (LFU) for broadcast on open TV....
Zona de Azar Brasil – Sportingbet Presents Pedro Certezas as Ambassador
Brasil.- August 01, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Online betting house Sportingbet announced today, 31st, Pedro Certezas as brand ambassador. The comedian and sports commentator “arrives with the mission of contributing to...
Zona de Azar USA – GLI Re-Releases Gaming Security Standard Draft for Comment
USA.- August 1, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has achieved another milestone, releasing the first and only gaming information security standard, “GLI Gaming Security Framework Module...
Zona de Azar UK – Gaming Realms Extends Rainbow Riches Deal with Light & Wonder
UK.- August 01, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Gaming Realms, a leading provider of mobile-focused gaming content, has renewed its Rainbow Riches licensing deal with Light & Wonder, extending the parties’ already successful...
Zona de Azar Australia – TheLotter Australia Launches New App for Global Lottery Access
Australia.- August 01, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com TheLotter Australia is excited to announce a new addition: a user-friendly mobile app, available for both iOS and Android devices. This extension complements the already...
Zona de Azar Israel – Codere Online Reports Q2 2024 Financial Results
Israel.- August 01, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Codere Online (Nasdaq: CDRO / CDROW, the “Company”), a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, has released its preliminary unaudited[3] financial results...
Zona de Azar USA – Las Vegas Strengthens Relations with Formula 1 and Becomes a Partner
USA.- August 1, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) announced a partnership with Formula 1. With the agreement, the body that sponsors the Las Vegas GP will have the brand displayed...
Zona de Azar Belgium – Bally’s Shows Global Sports Betting Integrity with IBIA Membership
Belgium.- August 01, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Bally’s Corporation, a major US headquartered gambling and entertainment company, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The company has access...
Zona de Azar USA – Global Gaming Awards Americas 2024: Shortlisted Companies to be Contacted
USA.- August 01, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Global Gaming Awards are returning to Las Vegas for their 11th edition this October and we are happy to share that the Shortlist has now been finalised. All shortlisted companies...
Zona de Azar USA – BetMGM Casino Launches ‘You Never Know When’ Jackpot Ad
USA.- August 01, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com BetMGM has released a new 30-second television and social media commercial campaign in the hopes of showcasing the unexpected and random thrills progressive jackpots can bring on...
Zona de Azar Malta – Games Global Partners with WWE® for Unique Branded Slots
Malta.- August 01, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Games Global has signed a deal with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE®) that will see the development of branded content influenced by the hugely popular sports entertainment...
Zona de Azar USA – TikTok Celebrity Arrested at Bangkok Airport over Online Gambling
USA.- August 01, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com A Thai TikTok celebrity was arrested at an airport recently and is reportedly facing charges related to illegal gambling. The case involves a 29-year-old woman named Chutima, who...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Flamengo’s Board has Proposed the Creation of a Betting House
Brazil.- July 31, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Flamengo’s Deliberative Council will have in hand a proposal from the club’s marketing department with the proposal of creating a betting house called Flabet. The...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Betsat Announces Zico as Official Brand Ambassador
Brazil.- July 31, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Betsat, created 10 years ago in Europe and launched in Brazil at the beginning of 2023, is expanding its marketing efforts in the country. After standing out as Vitória’s...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Football Association Announces Code of Conduct for Betting House Sponsorships
Brazil.- July 31, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com After intense discussions, the main English football entities announced a new code of conduct for partnerships with betting platforms. The Football Association (English Football...
Zona de Azar Argentina – Argentina: Penal Complaint Against Influencers
Argentina.- July 31, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Argentine Chamber of Casinos, Bingos and Annexes (CASCBA in its Spanish acronym) took a new step to combat illegal online gambling in our country and thus take care of minors:...
Zona de Azar Malta – Kambi and LiveScore Group Complete Virgin Bet Migration
Malta.- July 31, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”) and LiveScore Group have further strengthened their partnership with the migration of the operator’s UK-facing Virgin Bet brand onto the Kambi...
Zona de Azar Malta – BetGames Extends Partnership with STS in Poland
Malta.- July 31, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com BetGames, the foremost provider of content that bridges the gap between sports betting and casino, has extended its successful exclusive partnership in Poland with market-leading...
Zona de Azar Portugal – Meet the Nominees: SBC Awards 2024 Shortlists Revealed
Portugal.- 31th July 2024 www.zonadeazar.com SBC has announced the shortlists for the 11th edition of the SBC Awards 2024, the first ceremony to take place in Lisbon, as part of the inaugural SBC Summit. This year’s...
Zona de Azar UK – Arnold Ash Sponsors England’s UEFA Regions’ Cup Squad
UK.- July 31, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Arnold Ash, the executive recruitment specialist, has continued its commitment to supporting grassroots sports with the sponsorship of the Arthurian League representative team ahead...
Zona de Azar USA – Celine Dion Prepares to Return to Las Vegas with New Show at Resorts World
USA.- July 31, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Famous singer Celine Dion is getting ready to perform in Las Vegas again. Reports say Dion is close to signing a deal to have a new show at Resorts World in either late 2024 or early...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Unveil the Mystery: Cows & UFOs by Endorphina!
Czech Republic.- July 31, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Endorphina, a leading software supplier for online casino platforms, has announced the release of its newest sci-fi slot game, Cows & UFOs, on July 30, 2024. Set in...
Zona de Azar Australia – Aristocrat Gaming™ to Introduce All-New House of the Dragon™ Slot Game
Australia.- July 31st 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Aristocrat Gaming announced the introduction of the all-new House of the Dragon slot game, anticipated to light up casino floors before the end of the calendar year. Ahead of...
Zona de Azar Malta – Explore Sweet Wins in Armadillo Studios’ Cookie Kingdom
Malta.- July 31, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Armadillo Studios takes players on a delicious adventure in a world filled with animals reimagined as sweets in its latest slot Cookie Kingdom. This delectable 6×5, very high...
