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Zona de Azar USA – WNBA Investigates Vegas Tourism Authority Sponsorship for Aces Players
USA.- May 21, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The WNBA is probing the permissibility of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s $100,000 annual sponsorship to Aces players for the current and upcoming seasons. A...
Zona de Azar Switzerland – Alpha Odds by Sportradar Boosted Profits by 15% in the Euro 2024 qualifiers
Switzerland.- May 21, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Alpha Odds, Sportradar’s (NASDAQ: SRAD) AI-driven personalised odds technology, boosted profits for sportsbook operators by an average of 15% during the UEFA European Championship...
Zona de Azar Malta – ELA Games Nominated for ‘Slot of the Year’ at SBC Awards 2024
Malta.- May 21, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com ELA Games announces that its online slot, Kraken Bay, has been nominated for the prestigious SBC Game Developer Awards 2024 in the Slot of the Year category. This nomination confirms...
Zona de Azar Australia – Star Entertainment Reports Hard Rock-Led Group Considering Bid
Australia.- May 21st 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Star Entertainment (SGR.AX) announced on Monday that a consortium, which includes a local partner of Florida-based Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos, is contemplating a bid for the...
Zona de Azar Malta – Soft2Bet Team Heading to Malta for SBC CasinoBeats Summit
Malta.- 21 de Mayo de 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Soft2Bet, a leading casino and sportsbook platform provider, will be heading to Malta to attend the CasinoBeats Summit on 22-23 May, where it looks forward to meeting up with...
Zona de Azar Israel – Optimove: Euro 2024 Betting Insights from the 2022 World Cup
Israel.- 21th May 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Discover strategies and insights from the 2022 FIFA World Cup to elevate operators’ marketing game for the upcoming Euro 2024. Why It Matters Major sporting events, like the 2024...
Zona de Azar USA – Meet the Winners of the SBC Awards North America 2024
USA.- May 21, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com FanDuel, Choctaw Casino & Resorts, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Sportradar were among the biggest winners at the SBC Awards North America. The fourth...
Zona de Azar UK – B.F.T.H. Arena Awards’24 Partners with Ortak
UK.- May 21, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com BetConstruct is thrilled to announce that the B.F.T.H. Arena Awards’24, in collaboration with Ortak, is poised to set a new standard in the iGaming industry. This prestigious...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Lottopar Opens Accreditation Period for Apuestas de Cuota Fija
Brazil.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Lotería del Estado de Paraná (Lottopar) announced the beginning of a new stage for companies that want to believe and compete in the fixed-cost betting system. This registration...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Hiring in the Betting Sector Grows by 37%
Brazil.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The new Brazilian legislation on sports betting and online gaming, recently approved by the National Congress, has created several job vacancies in the market. According to recruitment...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Flamengo and Pixbet Increase Sponsorship to R$ 100 Million
Brazil.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Según Uol, Flamengo is in negotiations with Pixbet to adjust the main sponsorship contract. Current discussions could increase sponsorship from R$85 million to R$100 million this...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Betano Supports Huelga Defined by the CBF
Brazil.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Betano spoke about the suspension of the tournament defined by the CBF this week, due to the tragedy of the floods that devastate Rio Grande do Sul and affect football clubs, ...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Caixa Proposes Helping Victims in Rio Grande do Sul
São Paulo.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Caixa Econômica Federal proposed to the government to allocate the proceeds from a prize from the+ Milionária Lottery to help with the consequences of the climate tragedy in...
Zona de Azar Malta – PopOk Gaming Unveils Exciting New Instant Game: “Dice”
Malta.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com PopOK Gaming, a leading innovator in the gaming industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest Instant game sensation: “Dice”. “Dice” is a dynamic...
Zona de Azar Malta – Wazdan Grows in Croatia with SuperSport Deal
Malta.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino game experiences, has gone live with SuperSport, expanding its foothold in Croatia. As part of...
Zona de Azar Argentina – Project to Limit Online Games in the City of Buenos Aires
Argentina.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Civic Coalition and Peronism advance with projects to limit online gambling in the City and tension with the Government. One of the initiatives seeks to prohibit the use...
Zona de Azar Argentina – Project to Limit Online Games in the City of Buenos Aires
Argentina.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Civic Coalition and Peronism advance with projects to limit online gambling in the City and tension with the Government. One of the initiatives seeks to prohibit the use...
Zona de Azar Argentina – Argentina: Does “777 Partners” Promote S.A.D in Soccer?
Argentina.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Investment Company “777 Partners”, with whom Daniel Scioli, Secretary of Tourism, Environment and Sports, met; Juliana Santillán, deputy of La Libertad Avanza and businessman...
Zona de Azar UK – Better Collective Acquires AceOdds for €42M
UK.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Affiliate Better Collective has updated its financial targets for the year following the acquisition of sports betting brand AceOdds for €42m ($45.6m). Better Collective will hope...
Zona de Azar Australia – Australia: A-League footballers Charged in Betting Corruption
Australia.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Three footballers who play in Australia’s top division, the A-League, have been charged after an investigation into alleged betting corruption. The investigation was carried...
Zona de Azar USA – Meridianbet Launches ‘Scan. Help.’ to Support Maternity Hospitals
USA.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Meridianbet, a member of the Golden Matrix Group, has unveiled a new humanitarian initiative titled “Scan. Help.” This initiative – in collaboration with the Meridianbet Foundation,...
Zona de Azar Sweden – Playnetic Extends European Presence with licence in Sweden
Sweden.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Playnetic, the B2B iGaming provider has announced that it has been granted a Swedish licence, following regulatory approval from the Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen. The...
Zona de Azar Malta – BGaming Debuts in Africa with Premier Bet
Malta.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Popular iGaming content provider BGaming has signed a multi-brand content deal with African licenced operator Premier Bet, marking another major market entry. Through this new collaboration,...
Zona de Azar Portugal – Benfica Renewed its Relationship with Betano Until 2027
Portugal.- May 20, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Benfica announced the renewal of the agreement with Betano until 2027. With the collaboration, the company will continue to sponsor the Portuguese club in the Mangas region. In...
Zona de Azar Chile – Chile: Reopening of the Investigation Against the Online Betting Platform
Chile.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Representatives of Dreams and Marina del Sol applauded Chile’s judicial decision to reopen the investigation against online betting platforms, reiterating that they operate illegally. Carlos...
Zona de Azar Chile – Chile: OnLine Operators Respond in a Statement
Chile.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Online betting operators in Chile responded to the reopening of the judicial investigation stating that it is only to complete pending proceedings, and recalled that the Public Ministry...
Zona de Azar Malta – Wazdan Secures Philippines Market Entry with SG8 Partnership
Malta.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Wazdan, the gain-focused developer behind some of the world’s most rewarding casino gaming experiences, has entered the Filipino market after signing with SG8, a leading operator...
Zona de Azar Malta – WA.Technology to Offer Odds for Centurion FC Events
Malta.- May 17th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com WA.Technology, the iGaming and sports betting B2B platform leader for emerging markets, is thrilled to announce that it will offer betting odds for Centurion FC events to operators,...
Zona de Azar Czech Republic – Slotegrator’s Review of the First Half of 2024 in iGaming: Results & Trends
Czech Republic.- May 17th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Since the beginning of 2024, content aggregator and solution provider Slotegrator has been analyzing case studies and conducting careful research. Why did the company choose...
Zona de Azar Malta – Relax Gaming Expands in Latin America with Betsala Partnership
Malta.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Relax Gaming, the iGaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has further increased its footprint in the LatAm market, by partnering with leading Chilean brand Betsala. The...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: América RJ Closes Partnership with Superbet
Brazil.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com América-RJ, a traditional club from Rio de Janeiro, announced a partnership with the bookmaker, Superbet. The Rio team seeks to return to the state’s football elite and...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Online Slots: Everything About this Casino Success
Brazil.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Much of the fun we know from casinos comes from slot games, also known as slots. But you don’t need to go to Las Vegas to feel the thrill of playing a slot machine. You...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Betting Companies Increasingly Present in Football
Brazil.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Recently, the Bolavip Brasil portal reported that, although Brazil is at the forefront of investments in sponsorships by betting houses in football, other countries are joining...
Zona de Azar The Philippines – From LatAm to Asia: Meet GR8 Tech at SiGMA Manila
Philippines.- 17th May 2024 www.zonadeazar.com GR8 Tech, an award-winning iGaming solutions provider, will exhibit at SiGMA Asia on June 3-5, marking a significant expansion into the region. Attendees can visit GR8 Tech...
Zona de Azar U.K – Play’n GO launches Spark of Genius
U.K.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Play’n GO has launched a new slot for its games portfolio. In Spark of Genius, the company pitted “Woodrow and Jačova against each other in a race against bolts.” In the new...
Zona de Azar USA – Online Poker Law May Change in New York
USA.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Bill SB9226, introduced by Senator Joseph Addabbo to the New York Senate, seeks to allow the New York State Gaming Commission to grant licenses to selected operators to make games...
Zona de Azar UK – Bacta Welcome Gambling White Paper Announcement
UK.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com John Bollom, National President of UK trade association Bacta has responded to the Gambling White Paper announcement https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2024-05-16/hcws471 (16...
Zona de Azar U.K – UK Government Reveals Modernization Plan for Land-Based Gambling Sector
London.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The U.K. government is set to introduce a series of measures aimed at modernizing the country’s land-based gambling sector. These changes, outlined in a response to a...
Zona de Azar Malta – Playson Receives ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification
Malta.- May 17, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Playson, the fast-growing digital entertainment supplier, has been granted an ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certificate, reinforcing its commitment to implementing robust compliance measures. Having...
Zona de Azar Malta – Pragmatic Play to be Present at CGS Santiago in Chile
Malta.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, is set to CGS Santiago this month, as the provider seeks further inroads across the continent. The provider is...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Loterj Reopens Accreditation Deadline for Betting Companies
Brazil.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Loterias do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Loterj) has once again opened the accreditation period so that new betting houses can begin operating legally in Rio de Janeiro. Companies...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Senators Criticize Gambling Project, Demand more Committee Debate
Brasília.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The discussion in Plenary this Tuesday (14) about a request — which was not scheduled — to submit to three more Senate committees the bill that authorizes the operation...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Efficient Financial Management for Gaming Operations
Brazil.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com We all know that in the gaming market, competitiveness prevails. And we are also aware of the risks of failure that operations face, due to problems of different natures. However,...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Aviatrix Pairs with Cactus Gaming in Latest Latin America Deal
Brazil.- 16th May 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Innovative crash game Aviatrix has partnered with Cactus Gaming in an agreement that will extend its reach further into Latin America. Aviatrix will integrate with Cactus Gaming’s...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Voting on the Project that Frees Casinos in Brazil is Postponed
Brasília.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The analysis of the bill that allows the operation of casinos and bingos, legalizes gambling and betting on horse races in Brazil has been postponed once again in the Constitution...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: John Textor Presents New Reports to the Betting CPI
Brazil.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com John Textor, owner of SAF do Botafogo, forwarded new documents and requests to the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (CPI) on Sports Betting in the Senate, keeping everything...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: X1 Brasil Celebrates Jogo das Estrelas
Brazil.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Esportes da Sorte, Aposta Ganha, BETesportes and EstrelaBet are sponsors of the event. This Tuesday (14), X1 Brasil Combate celebrated another successful event. At Ginásio Geraldão,...
Zona de Azar UK – Sportradar Boosts Profits 15% in UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers
UK.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Alpha Odds, Sportradar’s AI-driven personalised odds technology, boosted profits for sportsbook operators by an average of 15% during the UEFA European Championship Qualifying Matches....
Zona de Azar Peru – PGS 2024: Endorphina Brings Dia de Los Muertos to Lima!
Peru.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The leading slot game provider, Endorphina, has just confirmed its presence at this year’s PGS Lima event, which will be held at the Jockey Exhibition Center in Lima, Peru, from...
Zona de Azar USA – Mirage Casino Announces Official Closing Date: Key Details
USA.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Mirage’s official closing date has been set for July 17, 2024. The iconic Strip resort will close its doors on that day to undergo a transformation into Hard Rock Las Vegas, set...
Zona de Azar UK – Flutter Gets Approval for Science-Based Targets
UK.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Flutter Entertainment Plc announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has formally approved its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets. The SBTi...
Zona de Azar USA – Illinois Casino Revenue Drops 10.3% in April Amid Online Casino Debate
USA.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Spring Stumble persists among Illinois casinos, mirroring a nationwide trend of decreasing monthly gaming revenue. In April, the state’s 15 casinos collectively generated $136.6...
Zona de Azar Malta – Maciej Smolarek Resigns as Chief Technology Officer at Yggdrasil
Malta.- May 16th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Maciej Smolarek is stepping down as chief technology officer at igaming provider Yggdrasil Gaming. “After a challenging and amazing time in Yggdrasil, it’s time for me to go on...
Zona de Azar Malta – BGaming Triggers Egg-Splosion of Fun in Chicken Rush
Malta.- May 16, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is inviting players to help three feathered sheriffs rule the roost and keep the Wild West safe in Chicken Rush. This unpredictable title...
Zona de Azar China – Analysts: Galaxy to Debut Smart Gaming Tables in July
China.- May 16th 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) will launch its first smart gaming tables in July, with rollout to be completed by the end of the year, as it continues to revamp its Macau gaming...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Launches Campaign to Promote Brazil’s Candidacy to Host the 2027 Women’s Cup
Brazil.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com On the eve of the vote that will define the host of the 2027 Women’s World Cup , the Ministry of Sports launched a new campaign that aims to promote the Brazilian candidacy. Titled...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Gaming Associates Europe Authorized to Certify Bets in Brazil
Brazil.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Ministry of Finance granted authorization to Gaming Associates Europe this Monday (13) to operate as a certifying entity for betting systems in Brazil. The authorization, valid...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: TotalBet Teams Up with Fast Track to Increase Player Engagement
Brazil.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com By teaming up with Fast Track, TotalBet aims to optimize its CRM operations and foster long-term player loyalty. Press Release.- Fast Track, a pioneer in customer engagement...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Control F5 announces StarbetFC as New Client
Brazil.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Control F5 announced its new client, the StarbetFC betting house. The platform offers various options for sports entertainment and games. Through partnership with Control F5,...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Game on, Brazil: Market Entry Considerations for Operators
Brazil.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Brazil is now on the verge of consolidating its position as a major power in the regulated gaming industry. As more than 130 operators compete for the coveted new licenses, the...
Zona de Azar Brazil – Brazil: Claims that CPI das Apostas Will Break Ex-Referee’s Stealth
Brazil.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com In this second fair (13) or former referee Glauber do Amaral Cunha, participated in a secret meeting with CPI da Manipulação de Jogos e Apostas Esportivas do Senate. He faces...
Zona de Azar Brasil – Brazil: Rio Jogo is the Fifth bet Approved by Loterj
Brasil.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Authorization for the operation of Rio Jogo was published in the Official Gazette of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro.- The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (LOTERJ) announced...
Zona de Azar Belgium – Brazil: Aposta Ganha Joins the IBIA
Belgium.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Aposta Ganha, a Latin American sports betting operator, has become a member of the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). As a not-for-profit organisation, IBIA operates...
Zona de Azar Mexico – WA.Technology Announces Membership with AIEJA in Mexico
Mexico.- 15th May 2024 www.zonadeazar.com WA.Technology has successfully become an official member of AIEJA, the esteemed Mexican Association for Permit Holders, Operators, and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Gambling...
Zona de Azar Israel – Enteractive Partners with Optimove, Adding Outbound Calling to CRM platform
Israel.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Enteractive, the leader in player conversion and reactivation services, today announced a strategic partnership with Optimove, the #1 CRM Marketing solution for the iGaming sector....
Zona de Azar Ireland – NIFL Strikes Exclusive Data & Streaming Deal With FeedConstruct
Ireland.- 15th May 2024 www.zonadeazar.com The Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) has signed a new five-year deal with FeedConstruct to become the league’s exclusive Betting Data & Streaming Partner until the...
Zona de Azar USA – 1X2 Network Boosts US Roll-out with BetMGM Deal
USA.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com 1X2 Network, the award-winning content provider, continues to take the North American market by storm following a major deal with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator. The...
Zona de Azar EE.UU – Scientific Games Announces New VP for the Americas
USA – May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Scientific Games announced the appointment of Mike Cardell as the new senior vice president (SVP) of Americas Systems. The decision is part of the company’s investment...
Zona de Azar USA – IGT CEO Enthusiastic During Earnings Call
USA.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com “We’re in the best shape we’ve been in in a decade,” asserted International Game Technology CEO Vince Sadusky, pointing to a first quarter marked by $661 million...
Zona de Azar UK – BetComply, RiskCherry and White Coral Team Up to Offer Go-to-Market Service
UK.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Compliance consultancy BetComply, independent test lab RiskCherry and legal advisory White Coral have agreed a strategic alliance, meaning the trio can now offer a complete, go-to-market...
Zona de Azar Argentina – SkillOnNet Announces Partnership with Playtech in Buenos Aires
Argentina.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com In a deal that broadens SkillOnNet’s content and partnership portfolio, Playtech has agreed to distribute its gaming content through SkillOnNet’s Argentine online casino...
Zona de Azar Spain – R. Franco Digital Unveils Fantasy Realm in Game of Chronos Unicorn
Spain.- May 15, 2024 www.zonadeazar.com Spanish iGaming provider R. Franco Digital is inviting players to double their winnings in its latest mythical-themed release, Game of Chronos Unicorn. Immersing players in a fantasy...
