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Zona de Azar Brazil – Grupo Aposta Ganha Secures Betting License in Brazil
Brazil.- February 13, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Grupo Aposta Ganha, Brazil’s fastest-growing sports betting and online gaming platform, has officially received authorization to operate fixed-odds lottery betting in the...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Superbet Group Announces €1.3 Billion Refinancing Agreement
Brazil – February 13, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Superbet Group, one of the fastest-growing online platforms in the global sports betting, entertainment, and technology segment, has announced a €1.3 billion...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: CPI on Betting Manipulation Could Be Extended for Another 45 Days
Brazil – February 13, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Senator Jorge Kajuru (PSB-GO) wants to extend the work of the Parliamentary Inquiry Commission (CPI) on Match-Fixing and Sports Betting Manipulation for another 45...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Grêmio and Internacional Announce Alfa as Their New Main Sponsor
Brazil – February 13, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Alfa, a betting company with a permanent license to operate in Brazil, has officially signed a three-year contract, with renewal options, with Grêmio and Internacional. Each...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: SPA Opens Public Consultation on Regulatory Phase Two
Brazil.- February 13, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The Brazilian Betting and Prizes Secretariat (SPA) has launched a public consultation on the next phase of its regulatory agenda. The first phase of online betting control...
Zona de Azar USA – Judge Dismisses Evolution Lawsuit over ‘Copycat’ Roulette
USA.- February 13, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com US District Judge Cristina D. Silva ruled Evolution’s patents were invalid because they covered abstract ideas rather than patentable innovations. The decision, issued yesterday...
Zona de Azar Malta – Stake Suspends UK Operations Over Advertising Dispute
Malta.- February 13, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Stake’s statement on its decision to end its white label activities in the UK market: “Stake has made a strategic decision in mutual agreement with TGP Europe to exit white-label...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play Signs UK Deal with Ivy Casino
Malta.- February 12, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading supplier to the iGaming industry, has extended the reach of its product offering in the UK following an agreement with Ivy Casino. Launched in September...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Betting Operators in Brazil Will Pay up to R$1.9 Million per Month
Brazil,- February 12, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com SPA has announced the establishment of a new monthly regulatory fee for betting operators. According to the published regulation, the fee will range from R$54,419.57 to...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazilian Ministry of Finance Authorises 21 New Sports Betting Companies
Brazil.- February 12, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The Ministry of Finance’s Bureau of Prizes and Betting (SPA/MF) published a new list of companies authorised to operate fixed odds betting on a definitive basis in yesterday’s...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: More than 11,000 Illegal Betting Sites Blocked
Brazil.- February 12, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The federal government blocked 11,555 irregular betting sites between 2024 and 2025, as reported on 10 February by the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting, which presented the...
Zona de Azar Brazil – CreedRoomz Games are Certified in Brazil, Expanding Its Global Reach
Brazil.- February 12, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com CreedRoomz, a leading live casino provider, proudly announces its successful acquisition of a certification under Brazil’s new gaming legislation. As one of the few live casino...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Slotegrator Expands in LatAm and Europe with Urgent Games
Czech Republic.- February 12, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Slotegrator, a gaming content aggregator and solution provider for online casinos and sportsbooks, has announced a new partnership with Urgent Games — an experienced...
Zona de Azar USA – DraftKings Tops NFL Uptime as Season Ends
USA.- February 12, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com DraftKings has experienced significantly higher uptime compared to its competitors across the second half of the NFL season according to research carried out by Bettormetrics,...
Zona de Azar UK – Stretch Network Unveils Major Updates to Spin & Go Tournaments
UK.- February 12, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Stretch Network is excited to announce upcoming changes to its Spin & Go tournaments, which are designed to elevate the player experience, boost engagement, and improve retention...
Zona de Azar Argentina – EGR Power Latam Summit-Buenos Aires, 11-12 February: Agenda “Day Two”
Argentina.- February 12th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The EGR Power Latam Conference returns for its 16th edition at the Hilton Buenos Aires, an exclusive event for leaders in the Latin American gaming market. Taking place from...
Zona de Azar USA – First EveryMatrix US Content Deal Live with betPARX
USA.- February 12, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com SlotMatrix, the industry’s largest content platform, is live in New Jersey with its first US games aggregation deal with the betPARX brand. BetPARX is now able to offer its customers...
Zona de Azar UK – World Curling & FeedConstruct Announce Data Partnership
UK.- February 12, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com FeedConstruct is excited to announce a new partnership with the World Curling expanding its commitment to sports innovation and fan engagement worldwide. The partnership will grant...
Zona de Azar Malta – Gavin Isaacs Steps Down as Entain CEO
Malta.- February 12, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Entain the global sports betting and gaming group, announces that by mutual agreement Gavin Isaacs, Chief Executive Officer, is stepping down with immediate effect. Stella David,...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play Unveils Aztec Adventure in Ancient Island Megaways™
Malta.- February 11, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has launched Ancient Island Megaways™, a 6×7 slot in which expanding wilds unlock reel modifiers and...
Zona de Azar Spain – Interview with Bryam Jacquet, Head of Business Development at TaDa Gaming
Spain.- February 11th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com As part of ICE Barcelona 2025, one of the most significant events in the gaming industry, we had the opportunity to speak with Bryam Jacquet, Head of Business Development at...
Zona de Azar Spain – Exclusive Interview with Ernest L. Stevens Jr., Director of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin
Spain.- February 11th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com At ICE Barcelona 2025, one of the most significant events in the gaming industry, we spoke with Ernest Stevens Jr., Director of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and the leading...
Zona de Azar Spain – ICE: Exclusive Interview with Rony Vexelman, VP of Marketing at Optimove
Spain.- February 11th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com As part of ICE Barcelona 2025, one of the gaming industry’s most important events, we had the opportunity to speak with Rony Vexelman, VP of Marketing at Optimove. During the...
Zona de Azar Spain – ICE Barcelona: Interview with Helena Almeida Lima, Sales Executive, Brazilian Lounge
Spain.- February 11th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com As part of ICE Barcelona 2025, one of the most important events in the gaming industry, we had the opportunity to speak with Helena Almeida Lima, Sales Executive at Brazilian...
Zona de Azar Malta – Wazdan Ready for SBC Summit Rio 2025 Showcase
Malta.- February 11, 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 Argentina – EGR Power Latam Summit-Buenos Aires, 11-12 February: Agenda “Day One”
Argentina.- February 11th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The EGR Power Latam Conference returns for its 16th edition at the Hilton Buenos Aires, an exclusive event for leaders in the Latin American gaming market. Taking place from...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Bodó was Notified for Enabling 38 Betting Companies in its Municipality
Brazil – February 11, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The Ministry of Finance has notified the city hall of Bodó, in Rio Grande do Norte, regarding the accreditation of 38 online betting companies, known as “bets,”...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: The Sports Betting Market Has Taken Over the Brasileirão Série A
Brazil – February 11, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The sports betting market has taken over Brazilian football, and this is evident in the current scenario of the Brasileirão Série A. Of the 20 teams competing in the...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Countdown to BiS SiGMA Americas 2025
Brazil.- February 11, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com With two months to go until BiS SiGMA Americas 2025, the industry is already buzzing with anticipation for the biggest edition of the event to date. From 7 to 10 April, the...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Betano Announced the Renewal of Its Partnership with Driver Felipe Massa
Brazil – February 11, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The Brazilian driver, globally recognized for his career in Formula 1 and his recent victories in Stock Car, which earned him the runner-up title in the category, will...
Zona de Azar USA – Bally’s Finalizes $4.6B Standard General Merger
USA.- February 11, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Bally’s has announced that it has completed the previously announced transactions with Standard General and its affiliates including The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc,...
Zona de Azar USA – FairPlay Joins Mastercard Start Path for AI Finance
USA.- February 11, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Mastercard just announced the latest cohort of Start Path, its award-winning startup engagement program, and FairPlay has been selected as one of the eight companies pioneering...
Zona de Azar Switzerland – MLB and Sportradar Extend Partnership Until 2032
Switzerland – February 11, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Major League Baseball (MLB) and Sportradar Group AG have announced the extension of their exclusive partnership. This new agreement, starting in the 2025 season,...
Zona de Azar Spain – Zitro Arrives at PlayCity Casinos Mérida with Concept and New Games
Spain.- February 7th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The prestigious Mexican casino PlayCity Mérida is elevating its entertainment offer with the arrival of Zitro’s CONCEPT cabinet line, which is reaping great success in multiple...
Zona de Azar Spain – ICE: Exclusive Interview with Josmar Díaz, Senior Sales Manager at EveryMatrix
Spain.- February 7th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com As part of ICE Barcelona 2025, one of the most important events in the gaming industry, Josmar Díaz, Senior Sales Manager at EveryMatrix, shared his excitement about the new...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Grupo Bandeirantes Launched BandBet
Brazil – February 7, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Grupo Bandeirantes has launched BandBet, its new betting platform, with financial backing from BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America. The project...
Zona de Azar Italy – Endorphina Gears Up for Enada Primavera 2025 in Italy
Italy.- 7th February 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Renowned iGaming software provider Endorphina has confirmed its participation in Enada Primavera 2025, Italy’s most important gaming industry event. From February 17 to...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Nubank Alerts on Betting Transfers with “Why Not Save This Money?” Message
Brazil – February 7, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Nubank, a Brazilian startup with a vast client base nationwide, has once again sparked controversy over transactions directed at betting companies. This is not...
Zona de Azar Malta – Wazdan’s 20 Coins™ Sparkles with Grand Gold Edition
Malta.- February 07, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has launched the latest edition of its 20 Coins™ slot with the luxurious Grand Gold Edition. Building on the success of the...
Zona de Azar USA – Delta CEO Announced a Partnership with DraftKings, Creating High Expectations
USA – February 7, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Last month, during CES 2025, Delta’s CEO announced a partnership with DraftKings, generating significant anticipation. However, the details of this collaboration were not...
Zona de Azar Cyprus – GR8 Tech Drives Client Success with New Chief Client Officer
Cyprus.- February 7th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com GR8 Tech is reinforcing its client-first strategy by promoting Kateryna Pozdnysheva to Chief Client Officer while she continues to lead the CRM Business Unit. Having been an...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Ban Reinforced on Promotional Campaigns That Simulate Cash Payments
Brazil – February 7, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF) published, on Wednesday, February 5, Technical Note SEI MF No. 338/2025. The document...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Slotegrator Reveals Gamification Trends in Gambling for 2025
Czech Republic.- February 07, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Gamification is more than just the latest trend; it’s a powerful tactic for player engagement. In 2025, operators are taking gamification to the next level, integrating...
Zona de Azar Belgium – IBIA Strengthens Its Betting Integrity Network with the Addition of SkillOnNet
Belgium.- February 7th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has welcomed SkillOnNet, a renowned global entertainment software provider, into its integrity network, aiming to further...
Zona de Azar Malta – Discover Underwater Treasures in ELA Games’ It’s Shark Time! 2
Malta.- February 07, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com ELA Games is proud to announce its latest release, It’s Shark Time! 2. This game is a thrilling development to the It’s Shark Time! series, which includes the original and...
Zona de Azar UK – Blueprint Gaming Expands in Ontario with BetRivers
UK.- February 07, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Blueprint Gaming, the leading UK slots developer and member of the Merkur Group, has doubled down on its Canadian footprint following a partnership with industry leading online...
Zona de Azar USA – New Hampshire: Bill Requires at Least Three Online Operators and No More Than Six
USA – February 7, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The New Hampshire Senate Ways and Means Committee did not vote on Wednesday on a bill that would legalize online casino gaming after hearing from its sponsor and testimony...
Zona de Azar Malta – Playson Launches with Dazzletag to Expand UK Presence
Malta.- February 07, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has launched a selection of its Hold and Win games with UK operator Dazzletag Entertainment Ltd. Dazzletag Entertainment...
Zona de Azar USA – AGEM Index Increases 4.2 Percent in January 2025
USA.- February 7, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The AGEM Index grew by 65.18 points to 1,630.00 in January 2025, a 4.2 percent gain from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, the index rose 39.5 percent, or 461.90 points....
Zona de Azar Spain – ICE: Exclusive Interview with Henrique De Simoni, Account Manager Latam at 3 Oaks Gaming
Spain.- February 6th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com At ICE Barcelona, event held from January 20 to 22 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, we interviewed Henrique De Simoni to learn about his impressions of the fair and his expectations...
Zona de Azar Spain – ICE Barcelona: Exclusive Interview to Krasimir Pankovski Head of Sales 3 Oaks Gaming
Spain.- February 6th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com At ICE Barcelona, the premier gaming industry event held from January 20 to 22 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via, we spoke with Krasimir Pankovski, Head of Sales at 3 Oaks Gaming, about...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Ronaldo “Fenômeno” Returns to the First Club of His Career
Brazil – February 6, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com Betfair has announced the launch of a jersey honoring Ronaldo Nazário – “Fenômeno.” The project was developed in partnership with the Rio de Janeiro club São Cristóvão...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Finance and Sports Ministers Discuss Mechanisms to Block Illegal Websites
Brazil – February 6, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Fernando Haddad, Minister of Finance, met this Tuesday with André Fufuca, Minister of Sports, to discuss, among other topics, sports betting. During the meeting, they talked...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Uplatform: Dealing Winning Strategies at ICE Barcelona 2025
Czech Republic.- February 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com What an electrifying experience Uplatform had at ICE Barcelona 2025! The booth was buzzing with energy, and the response from attendees was overwhelmingly positive....
Zona de Azar Malta – Soft2Bet Wins Three Awards at Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025
Malta.- February 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Soft2Bet, the leading provider of turnkey solutions to iGaming operators worldwide, is delighted to announce it has won three major awards at the Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025. The...
Zona de Azar USA – GLI: Andrea Bossard Promoted to Vice President of Engineering
USA – February 6, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Andrea Bossard from Senior Director of Engineering to Vice President of Engineering. In her new role, she will work to optimize...
Zona de Azar USA – Americans to Wager Estimated $1.39 Billion on Super Bowl LIX
Washington, D.C. – February 6, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates that Americans will wager a record $1.39 billion legally on Super Bowl LIX, highlighting the continued expansion...
Zona de Azar Poland – Spribe Defends Intellectual Property of Aviator Crash Game
Poland.- February 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com As creator of the Aviator game in 2018, SPRIBE is a proud pioneer in the creation and popularisation of the Crash game sector. Aviator has been the number one crash game for...
Zona de Azar Isle of Man – Playtech Partners with Pari Mutuel Urbain as Poker Provider in France
Isle of Man.- February 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Playtech announced a strategic partnership with Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU), one of the most prominent gaming operators in the French market, to supply Playtech’s Poker...
Zona de Azar Colombia – Coljuegos Has Blocked 10,000 Sites Offering Illegal Gambling
Colombia – February 6, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The Colombian gaming authority, Coljuegos, has shared the results of its policy against unauthorized online gambling, reporting that it has blocked around 10,000 websites...
Zona de Azar Malta – Games Global & Fortune Factory Studios Unite for Gold Blitz™ King Millions™
Malta.- February 06, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Games Global’s exclusive partner, Fortune Factory Studios, has launched Gold Blitz™ King Millions™, the latest iteration of its popular Gold Blitz™ series that introduces...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play to Attend and Sponsor SBC Summit Rio
Malta.- February 05, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, is set to make an appearance at SBC Summit Rio 2025 this month, marking the provider’s attendance at the...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: IBJR Requests to Join as Amicus Curiae Against Loterj
Brazil – February 5, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR), an entity representing 75% of the Brazilian online betting market, has decided to address the sensitive issue of state...
Zona de Azar Spain – Exclusive Interview with Stuart Hunter, Managing Director at Clarion Gaming Events
Spain.- February 5th 2025 www.zonadeazar.com ICE and iGB Affiliate Barcelona 2025 have officially become the largest gathering of gambling industry professionals in history, with an estimated attendance of over 56,000....
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Clubs Without Access to Revenue, the Sector Awaits Definitions
Brazil – February 5, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Payments from betting operators to football clubs remain undefined due to the lack of government regulation. Without clear rules, companies in the sector are waiting...
Zona de Azar Malta – 3 Oaks Gaming Secures Romania Certification for Market Entry
Malta.- February 05, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com 3 Oaks Gaming, an established distributor of iGaming content, has achieved certification for over 50 of its high-performing slot games from Romania’s National Gaming Office...
Zona de Azar USA – Aristocrat Gaming Unveils NFL Triple Score
USA.- February 05, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com NFL Triple Score is the newest game in the thrilling NFL Slots franchise by Aristocrat Gaming. The all-new slot game is on the MarsX™ Portrait cabinet and is available now for...
Zona de Azar República Tcheca – Slotegrator Reveals What Gives an iGaming Brand its Reputation
República Tcheca.- 5 de Fevereiro de 2025 www.zonadeazar.com In the fast-evolving iGaming industry, reputation is everything. A strong brand image is essential for securing trust among operators, players, and partners....
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: MGM Resorts & Grupo Globo to Operate BetMGM Betting Platform
Brazil – February 5, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com MGM Resorts, the American casino giant, and Grupo Globo announced this Tuesday (4th) a joint venture (a company structured by more than one entity) to operate the BetMGM...
Zona de Azar USA – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) to Stage 25th Regulators Roundtable
USA.- February 5, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Molly Bloom to deliver keynote address; Innovation Tech Hub returns with four new exhibitors; Full slate of general and breakout sessions await attendees Gaming Laboratories International...
Zona de Azar Malta – Playson Expands in Brazil with Strategic Partnerships
Malta.- February 05, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has secured its entry into Brazil, further reinforcing its Latin American footprint. The landmark move signifies a...
Zona de Azar Ukraine – Evoplay Adds Penalty Shoot-out: Super Cup to Series
Ukraine.- February 05, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has released Penalty Shoot-out: Super Cup, the latest addition to its acclaimed instant game series. Inspired by the success...
