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Zona de Azar Malta – Smartico Joins BetComply to Expand in Regulated Markets
Malta.- Smartico.ai, a leader in CRM automation and gamification solutions, has partnered with BetComply, a trusted provider of compliance and licensing services, to expand its features across regulated markets worldwide. The...
Zona de Azar UK – Play’n GO Announces Partnership with Canadian Operator PointsBet
UK.- December 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced further expansion of its Canadian operations via a partnership with leading operator PointsBet...
Zona de Azar Malta – Push Gaming Lights Up Reels with 10 Flaming Bisons
Malta.- December 12, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Push Gaming’s latest release, 10 Flaming Bisons, brings the American Frontier to life, featuring the provider’s innovative Push-up mechanic and thrilling jackpots...
Zona de Azar Ireland – Irish footballer Ryan Rainey Suspended for Illegal Betting
Ireland.- 12th December 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has announced a six-month suspension for footballer Ryan Rainey after investigations revealed his involvement in betting activities. The...
Zona de Azar Spain – Zitro to Expand Product Offering with “Concept” Launch at ICE Barcelona 2025
Spain.- December 11th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Zitro is set to showcase its CONCEPT cabinet line at the upcoming ICE Barcelona. This innovative series introduces three distinct cabinet models: the ‘Concept Prime,’ ‘Concept...
Zona de Azar UAE – 3 Day Countdown Starts for Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 3.0
United Arab Emirates.- December 11th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Following months of excitement and build-up, the final stretch for the Ortak x B.F.T.H. Arena Awards 3.0 is here as the highly anticipated event is merely three...
Zona de Azar UK – Sportingtech Boosts Live Casino with CreedRoomz
UK.- December 11, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Sportingtech, the multi-award-winning provider of turnkey betting and gaming solutions, is excited to announce a new partnership with CreedRoomz, the acclaimed live casino provider....
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Esporte Clube Vitória Terminates Contract with Betsat
Brazil, December 11, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Esporte Clube Vitória announced on Monday (December 9) the termination of its contract with Betsat, the club’s main sponsor. The club’s president, Fábio Mota, made...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Finance and Anatel Agree to Cooperate on Blocking Illegal Betting Websites
Brazil, December 11, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA-MF) and the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) formalized a Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT)...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Senator Advocates Ban on Sports Betting Advertising
Brazil, December 11, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Senator Damares Alves (Republicanos-DF) defended in a report the prohibition of advertising and sponsorships by sports betting operators. Damares’s report is the result of...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Why Cryptocurrencies will Define iGaming in 2025: Insights from Slotegrator
Czech Republic.- December 11, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Cryptocurrencies are reshaping industries across the globe, and the iGaming sector is leading the charge. The rise of digital currencies is not just a passing trend...
Zona de Azar UK – UKGC Unveils Latest Survey Results
UK.- December 11, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain shows that lottery remains the top vertical for players in the country. The Great British regulator’s...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Mancala’s New Game: “Neon Craze” a Hit with a Hint of Nostalgia
Czech Republic.- December 11th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Fast cars, bright lights, big hair, big wins, electrifying gameplay and an epic soundtrack all arrive with the release of Mancala Gaming’s Neon Craze. With Cascading...
Zona de Azar Malta – BGaming Launches Minesweeper-Inspired Tile Master
Malta.- December 11, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is evoking the charm of iconic board games in Tile Master. Drawing inspiration from successful tile-based games such as the studio’s...
Zona de Azar Belgium – Record Participation as European Safer Gambling Week Expands to 26 Countries
Belgium.- December 11th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) announces record-breaking results from its fourth annual European Safer Gambling Week, held 18-24 November. The initiative...
Zona de Azar Malta – Evoplay Ignites Excitement with Hot Triple Sevens Hold and Win
Malta.- December 11, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has launched Hot Triple Sevens Hold and Win, the latest addition to its popular flaming sevens series. The game features...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Discover Riches in an Online Slot Game Lucky Streak 1000
Czech Republic.- December 11, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com During a long expedition, our miners stumbled upon an incredible discovery! Far from the human eye, they discovered a secret passageway leading to a world of immense...
Zona de Azar USA – FanDuel Launches Responsible Gaming Dashboard for Users
USA.- December 11, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com FanDuel is introducing a new tool designed to help users monitor their iGaming spending habits and manage their budgets more effectively. Named My Spend, this feature is now available...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Ministry of Finance Seeks to Ban Betting on Cards and Other Football Events
Brazil. – December 10, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has taken a stance against betting on game events beyond the final result, such as yellow or red cards. The information was disclosed by...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brasil: Betting CPI May Include a Whistleblower Channel on Gambling
Brazil. – December 10, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Betting CPI will hear on Tuesday (10) the Secretary of Prizes and Betting from the Ministry of Finance, Regis Alexandre Dudena. Before the testimony, senators are expected...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Would Betting Be Limited to Match Results Only?
Brazil. – December 10, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The president of the CPI on Betting, Senator Jorge Kajuru (PSB – GO), revealed that Finance Minister Fernando Haddad supports restricting bets on secondary events, such...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Federal Government Creates Group to Address Gambling-Related Health Impacts
Brazil. – December 10, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The regulation of fixed-odds betting in Brazil has progressed with the announcement of the creation of the Interministerial Working Group on Mental Health, Prevention, and...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: CPI Hears Businessman and President of the Football Federation
Brazil.- December 10, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com At a meeting this Wednesday (11), starting at 10:00 a.m., the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry into Manipulation of Games and Sports Betting (CPIMJAE) will hear the testimonies...
Zona de Azar USA – Play’n GO Announces US Release of Buildin’ Bucks
USA.- December 10, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, has today announced the US network release of its hit title Buildin’ Bucks. Buildin’ Bucks was released...
Zona de Azar Malta – Growe Partners Celebrates One Year with Three Major Awards
Malta.- December 10, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Growe Partners has recently celebrated its first anniversary, however the affiliate program has already established itself as a leading name in the iGaming industry, earning...
Zona de Azar USA – Global Gaming Women Welcomes Pamela Buckley as Executive Vice President
USA.- December 10, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Global Gaming Women (GGW) is thrilled to announce the hiring of Pamela Buckley as Executive Vice President. With more than 20 years of experience in the hotel and casino industry,...
Zona de Azar Malta – Soft2Bet Recognised as Best iGaming Solutions Provider in Romania
Malta.- December 10th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Soft2Bet, a leading provider of iGaming turnkey solutions, has been recognised as the Best iGaming Solutions Provider in Romania at the 12th edition of the Reunion of Gambling...
Zona de Azar Spain – BetBlocker Named Clarion Gaming Charity Partner for ICE & iGB Events
Spain.- December 10, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com BetBlocker the ground-breaking initiative which provides a free, anonymous, accessible, and robust gambling-blocking tool that empowers users to control their gambling behaviour,...
Zona de Azar Malta – ELA Games Reveals Modern Take on a Slot Classic With “Flame Fruits Frenzy”
Malta.- December 10th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com ELA Games, a modern iGaming software provider, is proud to announce its latest release, Flame Fruits Frenzy. This new title is a fresh and modern take on classic fruit slot...
Zona de Azar USA – Lucky Winner Hits $2.86M Jackpot at Seminole Hard Rock Casino
USA.- December 10, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com A lucky winner from Plantation, Fla. hit a record progressive jackpot on the Dragon Link slot machine by Aristocrat Gaming. The $2,856,079 jackpot was won with a $250 bet at Seminole...
Zona de Azar USA – Aristocrat iLottery Expands with Kentucky Lottery
USA.- December 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Aristocrat Interactive has signed a five-year contract with IGT Global Solutions Corporation (IGT) to supply its NeoGames Studio premium content to the Kentucky Lottery beginning...
Zona de Azar Malta – ReferOn’s 2024 in Numbers: Growth and Innovation
Malta.- December 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com ReferOn, the state-of-the-art affiliate management system has gathered and analysed its operational data for 2024. The past fiscal year showed impressive and promising signs...
Zona de Azar Cyprus – Belatra Unveils Winter Thunder Title
Cyprus.- December 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has unveiled its festive treat this holiday season, Winter Thunder. Swapping the arid US plains for a wintery wonderland,...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Slotegrator: Five Technologies that Will Transform iGaming in 2025
Czech Republic.- December 6th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The iGaming industry grows and develops non-stop, bringing new and exciting opportunities for gambling businesses. Slotegrator, a leading B2B software supplier and aggregator,...
Zona de Azar Malta – Wazdan Expands in Europe via Volcanobet Partnership
Malta.- December 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has reaffirmed its impressive European footprint through its latest tie-up with Montenegrin operator Volcanobet. The partnership...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Senate Postpones Bill Authorizing Casinos and Bingo
Brazil – December 6, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Senate postponed on Wednesday (4) the vote on a bill that authorizes the operation of casinos and bingos in Brazil, legalizes the “jogo do bicho” (animal...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Sportradar Announces the Opening of Its First Office in São Paulo
Brazil.- December 6, 2024 – www.zonadeazar.com Sportradar has announced the inauguration of its first office in Brazil, located in São Paulo, marking a significant milestone in its expansion strategy in the country...
Zona de Azar Las Vegas – UFC® Announces Expansion of Partnership with BetBoom
Las Vegas – December 6, 2024 UFC®, the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization, announced today an expansion of its partnership with BetBoom, a global sports betting and online gaming company, making...
Zona de Azar Uruguay – 1/ST CONTENT Expands in South America with Codere and ARC Deal
Uruguay.- December 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com 1/ST CONTENT – the pre-eminent provider of premium content for North American horse racing and a key division of 1/ST RACING, the biggest racing company in the Americas...
Zona de Azar Malta – Games Global Announces Partnership with Hasbro
Malta.- December 06, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Games Global, a leading supplier of iGaming content, has partnered with leading toy and game company Hasbro and its Wizards of the Coast division. The first release of the collaboration,...
Zona de Azar USA – Aristocrat Interactive and Big Bola Partner on iGaming in Mexico
USA.- December 05, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Aristocrat Interactive™, Aristocrat’s online Real Money Gaming (RMG) division, has partnered with Big Bola to deliver a comprehensive suite of iGaming solutions, integrating...
Zona de Azar Brasil – CEO of Betnacional States That the Only Tax Paid by the Company Today is the IOF
Brazil.- December 5, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com To discuss the impact of the legalization of the online gambling sector on tax revenue, the CPI of Bets heard representatives from the sector this Tuesday (3). The CEO of Betnacional,...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Anatel Requests Legal Changes to Improve Fight Against Illegal Betting
Brazil, December 5, 2024. www.zonadeazar.com Expanding Anatel’s jurisdiction could improve efforts to combat illegal betting. This statement was made by Gesilea Fonseca Teles, superintendent of Inspection at the agency,...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Senator Declares Opposition to Gambling Legalization
Brazil, December 5, 2024. www.zonadeazar.com Senator Jaime Bagattoli (PL-RO) criticized, in a speech this Wednesday (4), the bill authorizing the operation of casinos and bingo halls in Brazil, legalizing the “jogo...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Senate Criticizes Oversight in the Creation of Betting Companies Using “*Laranjas”
Brazil, December 5, 2024. www.zonadeazar.com Senator Izalci Lucas (PL-DF) highlighted in a speech this Wednesday (4) a report from Estadão claiming that beneficiaries of programs such as Bolsa Familia are listed as owners...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Treasury Revises Regulation on Bets and Prizes
Brazil – December 5, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Ministry of Finance is advancing the regulation of sports betting in Brazil. On Wednesday (4), a correction to Ordinance SPA/MF No. 1,857 was published in the Official...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Online Betting Revenues Surprise Senators
Brazil, December 5, 2024. www.zonadeazar.com The revenue of online betting companies surprised the senators of the Betting CPI this Tuesday (3). According to one of the witnesses, the turnover of just one of these betting...
Zona de Azar Netherlands – KSA Finds Unauthorised Betting on Youth Matches
Netherlands.- December 05, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gaming Authority, has reported several unauthorised bets have been detected by its systems. As the companies involved have not...
Zona de Azar UK – Betfair to Sponsor New Year’s Day & Trials at Cheltenham
UK.- December 05, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Betfair will be back at Cheltenham racecourse as a sponsor for two days of top class horse racing in the New Year. Punters can enjoy a thrilling line-up of Betfair-sponsored races...
Zona de Azar Malta – Aviatrix Launches in North America with Ontario Debut
Malta.- December 05, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Award-winning crash game Aviatrix is now live in North America for the very first time, after securing a licence and certification in the Canadian province of Ontario. Aviatrix...
Zona de Azar UK – Football Drives 95% of Europe’s Sports Revenue
UK.- December 05, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com For decades, football has been the powerhouse of Europe’s sports industry. Today, English Premier League, Bundesliga, and La Liga attract global audiences, while their clubs...
Zona de Azar USA – BetMGM and Push Gaming Announce Ontario Partnership
USA.- December 05, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com BetMGM has announced a newly brokered deal, which will see a range of Push Gaming slot titles integrated on to the operator’s Ontario platform, with additional plans for the...
Zona de Azar Isla de Man – Games Global y Alchemy Gaming™ Presentan Bass Cash Christmas X UP™
Isla de Man.- 04 de Diciembre de 2024 www.zonadeazar.com El socio exclusivo de estudio de Games Global, Alchemy Gaming™, lleva la alegría navideña a lagos tranquilos y aguas frescas con Bass Cash Christmas X UP™,...
Zona de Azar Malta – Video: Highlights of SiGMA Europe 2024, Key Moments and Recap
Malta.- December 4th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Although weather channels predicted a gloomy week for SiGMA Europe 2024, the sun came out just as the doors opened, welcoming 27,000 delegates to the Mediterranean Maritime...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play’s Smart Studio Launches with Estrelabet
Malta.- December 04, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the iGaming industry, has taken its Smart Studio solution live with EstrelaBet in Brazil, following the addition to the initial...
Zona de Azar UK – Sportingtech Elevates Casino Content with Jogo Global Partnership
UK.- December 4, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com New integration unlocks Swish Games—innovative fast games and betting features—featuring stellar and iconic licensed titles like Mike Tyson Crash, owned and developed by Jogo...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Optimove and Control F5 Announce Strategic Partnership
Brazil. – December 4, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Control F5 and Optimove have formed a strategic partnership to enhance client success by combining the expertise of both brands—marketing and CRM. The goal is to provide...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Treasury Receives 18 Betting House Requests Under Social Beneficiaries’ Names
Brazil. – December 4, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The list of companies requesting authorization from the Ministry of Treasury to operate betting platforms in Brazil reveals a worrying scenario: at least 18 of these firms...
Zona de Azar Brasil – BSOP Closes Season with R$ 95 Million in Prizes
Brazil. – December 4, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Brazilian Poker Championship concluded the 2024 season with a historic milestone at the BSOP Millions 2024. Over the course of the 15-day event, the organization distributed...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Caixa Loterias Chooses Playtech for Lottery Platform
Brazil. – December 4, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Judging Committee of CAIXA Loterias S.A., a subsidiary of CAIXA, announced last Thursday (28) that Playtech – VS Technology won the competitive process for the provision...
Zona de Azar Ecuador – BETCORE Expands Its Reach in LATAM Through Partnership with PlayGreen
Ecuador.- 4th December 2024 www.zonadeazar.com BETCORE, one of the leading global B2B providers of live casino games, is pleased to announce its latest partnership with PlayGreen, an operator based in Ecuador. This collaboration...
Zona de Azar Ukraine – Slotegrator Expands in Ukraine with Dream Play
Ukraine.- December 4th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Slotegrator, a leading B2B software provider, has partnered with Dream Play, a fast-growing and innovative game provider renowned for its advanced technology. Dream Play’s...
Zona de Azar Cyprus – Evoplay Expands Festive Portfolio with Mega Merry Gifts
Cyprus.- December 4th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has launched Mega Merry Gifts, a holiday-themed slot that combines the magic of the festive season with innovative gameplay...
Zona de Azar Spain – QTech Games Launches Tech Hub in Malaga, Spain
Spain.- December 04, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com QTech Games, the leading game distributor across all emerging markets, is founding a new Tech Hub in Malaga on the south coast of Spain. The initial aim is to establish two...
Zona de Azar Spain – R. Franco Digital Expands Red Mantis with Parisian Sequel
Spain.- December 04, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com R. Franco Digital, the Spanish iGaming provider, has released Red Mantis Paris, the highly anticipated sequel to its acclaimed Red Mantis slot. The six-reel adventure brings...
Zona de Azar USA – Virgin Hotels Says it Must Protect its Financial Health
USA.- December 4, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Officials at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas have stated that the recently renovated off-Strip property is unable to handle any additional financial strain. Sweetening its contract offer...
Zona de Azar UK – Galaxy Gaming® Partners with BetConstruct for Global Expansion
UK.- December 04, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (OTC:GLXZ) today announced an agreement with BetConstruct, a leading platform and content provider, to license Galaxy’s premium table game content across...
Zona de Azar Isle of Man – Games Global and Alchemy Gaming™ Unveil Bass Cash Christmas X UP™
Isle of Man.- 4th December 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Games Global’s exclusive studio partner, Alchemy Gaming™, is bringing holiday cheer to tranquil lakes and fresh waters with Bass Cash Christmas X UP™, a festive sequel...
Zona de Azar Malta – Exclusive Interview with Maria Bashkevich, Head of Marketing at Uplatform
Malta.- 03 december 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Held on the eve of its tenth anniversary, the SiGMA Malta Week summit, held from November 23 to 26, is undoubtedly the largest one held to date and the result of a significant...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play Unveils Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000 for Festive Season
Malta.- December 03, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has launched Gates of Olympus Xmas 1000, a holiday-themed addition to the popular Gates of Olympus series. Pragmatic...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: More Than 2,000 Illegal Betting Sites in Operation
Brazil.- December 3, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The betting market in Brazil is going through a delicate moment. According to ANJL (National Association of Games and Lotteries), more than 2,000 illegal betting sites remain...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Blocking Illegal Betting Sites to Be Discussed at a Hearing This Tuesday
Brazil, December 3, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com How does the blocking of illegal sports betting sites work? This question may be addressed this Tuesday (3), starting at 2:30 PM, during a meeting of the Parliamentary Inquiry...
