Latin America
Luckia, the Spanish gaming operator awarded Colombia’s eighth online gambling license
Luckia, the Spanish gaming operator grabs the eighth online gambling license issued by Columbia, while another online licensee became an epicenter of some unwanted attention through a tennis player who should have known better.
Colombia’s Coljuegos gaming regulatory body announced on Thursday about the awarding of the eighth online gambling license to the Spanish operator Luckia’s local subsidiary, Luckia Colombia S.A.S. This is since the country liberalised its online market in late-2016.
In association with National Corporation of Entrepreneurs of Luck and Chance Games (Cornazar), Luckia already owns a retail sports betting operation in Colombia. The new Luckia.co website has been approved to offer both sports betting and ‘luck and chance’ games, although its website currently displays only a splash screen featuring the Spanish phrases ‘stay close’ and ‘soon’.
Luckia’s new online license holds a validity for five years and costs the company COP 11.2b (US$3.9m), making it the priciest of all eight Coljuegos’ online deals to date. The next highest license fee was the COP 10.9b paid by local operator Colbet, last October.
Coljuegos President, Juan B. Pérez Hidalgo said Colombia’s licensed sites had registered nearly 213k customers as of last December, and that 95% of these customers were deemed to be active. Coljuegos anticipates to have 20 online licensees taking wagers from Colombian punters by the time the FIFA World Cup kicks off this summer, Hidalgo added.
Meanwhile, one of Colombia’s first licensees finally had the official launch of its site last week. To boost awareness, Corredor Empresarial’s BetPlay brand launched a promo campaign it dubbed MiPasión and enlisted the help of a number of figures from the world of sport, including Mario Yepes, former captain of Colombia’s national football team.
But the campaign went a bit awry after Colombian doubles tennis player Robert Farah tweeted, then quickly deleted, a photo of himself on a gym’s exercise bike holding his mobile, on which the Betplay site was displayed. The photo was accompanied by text promoting Betplay, concluding with Farah saying “I already bet, you too.”
It is unclear what formal relationship Farah has with Betplay, but tennis has always had an uneasy relationship with betting, reflected in stats that show the sport consistently ranking highest among incidents of suspicious betting patterns. Best stick to football tie-ups, guys.
Source: calvinayre.com
Latin America
Atlaslive’s Sportsbook Recognized with Silver Win at SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024
Atlaslive, a leading B2B provider of iGaming solutions, proudly announces its recognition as the Silver Winner in the “Rising Star in Sports Betting” category at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024. This recognition confirms Atlaslive’s commitment to excellence and innovation in sports betting, underscoring the impact of its advanced Sportsbook technology on operators worldwide.
The event, held in Miami, recognized companies and professionals at the forefront of the iGaming and sports betting sectors across Latin America. With this award, Atlaslive reinforces its reputation as a trusted partner for operators, driven by a dedication to delivering exceptional, scalable solutions for today’s competitive iGaming landscape.
Lidiia Vakulenko, COO of Atlaslive, expressed her gratitude: “This award is a testament to our team’s dedication to crafting live technology that transforms the betting experience. We are honored by the industry’s recognition of our efforts to push the boundaries of innovation in sports betting. Atlaslive remains committed to empowering operators with top-tier tools and delivering unparalleled value to players worldwide.”
Atlaslive’s Sportsbook continues to set the standard in sports betting technology. With seamless API integration, advanced customization, a robust bonus engine, real-time data analytics, state-of-the-art risk management, and engaging features like Bet Builder, the Atlaslive Sportsbook is designed to drive user engagement, boost retention, and fuel growth for operators. Each feature aligns with Atlaslive’s mission to provide an unmatched betting experience, equipping operators to meet the needs of an evolving, global player base.
Atlaslive – the tech behind the game.
About Atlaslive
Atlaslive, formerly known as Atlas-IAC, is a B2B software development company. The company specializes in creating a multifunctional and automated platform to optimize the workflow of sports betting and casino operators. Key components of the Atlaslive Platform include Sportsbook, Casino, Risk Management and Anti-Fraud Tools, CRM, Bonus Engine, Business Analytics, Payment Systems, and Retail Module. Follow the company on LinkedIn to stay updated with the latest news in iGaming technology. Let’s discover how far iGaming tech can evolve.
Greece
Stakelogic Live Pens Deal with Novibet for Mexican and Greek Markets
Stakelogic Live has further cemented its position as an industry-leading live casino content provider thanks to a partnership with Novibet. The company’s complete suite of live casino games will be available on Novibet’s Mexican and Greek platforms. The integration will be completed via ORYX.
Novibet is a well-respected GameTech operator with a strong presence in both Mexico and Greece. This deal will see Novibet elevate its current casino offering thanks to the addition of Stakelogic Live’s innovative collection of live casino and tablet games.
This includes creative spins on classic titles like Speed Baccarat, Super Stake Blackjack, and European Roulette, as well as game-changing hits like Spin to Win, Super Wheel, and the exciting new Super Boost Blackjack VIP.
Stakelogic Live has built a reputation around offering the most creative and immersive live-casino titles on the market. All of this edge-of-your-seat action is broadcast live from custom-built studios in Malta and The Netherlands using the most cutting-edge streaming and audio technology.
The studio is constantly finding new ways to create a more immersive and dynamic experience for its players, and players at Novibet will now be able to experience this first-hand.
Neil Tanti, Head of Sales at Stakelogic Live, said: “The Greek and Mexican markets are extremely important to us at Stakelogic Live, so partnering with an operator as well-established in both of them as Novibet was an easy decision.
Players in both of these markets have had extremely positive reactions to our products in the past, so this deal allows us to extend our presence there and offer our games to more players than ever before.”
Foteini Matthaiou, Casino Product & CRM Director at Novibet, said: “Stakelogic Live is a name players instantly associate with quality live casino content, and being able to bring this to our platform in Mexico and Greece helps us further establish our own position as a go-to operator for those looking for the best live-casino experience on the market.”
Industry Awards
SOFTSWISS Wins SBC Latinoamérica Award for Help Brazil Initiative
SOFTSWISS has won the Socially Responsible Initiative of the Year nomination at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024 for its impactful ‘Help Brazil’ initiative. This recognition underscores the company’s support for Brazilian communities affected by severe flooding earlier this year and its dedication to implementing meaningful social responsibility projects.
The SBC Awards Latinoamérica celebrates excellence in the Latin American gaming industry, gathering leading experts to acknowledge the achievements of operators, platform providers, affiliates, and suppliers across various sectors. SOFTSWISS’ ‘Help Brazil’ initiative distinguished itself among the top entries, with judges marking its focus on community sustainability and industry engagement.
Launched in May 2024, ‘Help Brazil’ provided immediate relief by delivering food, clothing, and clean water to flood-affected areas in Rio Grande do Sul in coordination with Movimento União BR. Further committed to sustainable recovery, SOFTSWISS partnered with PWTech, funding water purification installations in affected schools to guarantee long-term access to clean water.
Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, noted: “This prestigious award affirms our commitment to making a real difference. As we expand our business in Latin America, we build lasting relationships with people and partners in this region and see ourselves as part of the local communities. When action was needed, we could not remain on the sidelines. We are grateful that the Latin American industry recognised and supported our initiative and immensely thankful to everyone who joined us in this effort, both locally and internationally.”
Rubens Barrichello, Non-Executive Director in Latin America, who helped raise awareness for the initiative, added: “I am incredibly proud of SOFTSWISS’ commitment to a sustained and compassionate approach. This recognition underscores our dedication to supporting communities in Brazil, where we focus on making a meaningful impact. Together, with such comprehensive projects, we are demonstrating how our industry can step up when it matters most.”
Continuing its commitment to local communities, this September, SOFTSWISS and its employees provided financial aid and essential supplies to flood-affected regions in Poland, where the company operates two offices. The aid campaigns in Poland and Brazil reflect SOFTSWISS’ commitment to being a responsible partner for local communities and its broader focus on ESG principles through long-term health, environmental, and social initiatives, including World Environment Day, Pink October, and Movember.
SOFTSWISS welcomes its partners and clients to visit stand 2145 at the SiGMA Europe Summit to explore future collaboration opportunities.
About SOFTSWISS
SOFTSWISS is an international technology company with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative solutions for the iGaming industry. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides comprehensive software for managing iGaming projects. The company’s product portfolio includes the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with over 23,500 casino games, the Affilka Affiliate Platform, the Sportsbook software and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS revolutionised the industry by introducing the world’s first Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution. The expert team, based in Malta, Poland, and Georgia, counts over 2,000 employees.
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