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Luckia, the Spanish gaming operator awarded Colombia’s eighth online gambling license

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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

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Hub88 has partnered with live casino supplier LiveGames, further strengthening its product offering by adding a unique range of content to its platform.

LiveGames provides fully customisable online live dealer games and branded tables including the first vertical roulette table in the sector, along with crash games and the widely played Tombola.

The supplier delivers experiences with a player-focused design, easy to use mobile interface, and high-resolution broadcasts.

The partnership will support LiveGames’ goal to further expand in international markets, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America where Hub88 has a strong presence.

The deal showcases Hub88’s commitment to grow its ecosystem of partners, offering a diverse portfolio of products and content.

Ollie Castleman, Head of Hub88, said: “We’re thrilled to unveil this strategic partnership with LiveGames which sees us add a great provider to our platform, one that utilises modern technology to offer bespoke and personalised gaming experiences to players.

“We are looking forward to collaborating and strengthening our content library with their diverse games.”

The LiveGames Team said: “Our journey started in a small studio and as a team, we are excited about now expanding to every corner of the world together with Hub88 and their extensive operator network.

“We are committed to promoting innovation in the industry and this partnership will support us on that mission.”

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Racing Icon Barrichello Joins SOFTSWISS as Non-Executive Director in Latin America

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SOFTSWISS, a leading global software supplier with 15 years of experience, announces the appointment of racing legend Rubens Barrichello as its Non-Executive Director in Latin America. Barrichello’s victorious Formula 1 legacy, coupled with his influential persona, will be crucial in furthering SOFTSWISS’ mission to authentically connect with the local tech community and build a robust presence in the region.

As a top performer in an extremely competitive tech sphere, Rubens Barrichello brings leadership wisdom and best teamwork practices to the SOFTSWISS table. His deep-rooted experience in sports will provide SOFTSWISS with valuable insights to elevate its sports betting platform and other products to new heights, continuing the company’s contribution to reshaping the iGaming industry with innovations. Also, in his commitment to effecting positive change, Barrichello will advocate responsible gambling alongside SOFTSWISS experts.

The appointment of Rubens Barrichello is the next strategic step for SOFTSWISS in Latin America, especially in Brazil’s fast-growing market. According to TGM Research, the gross revenue of the iGaming industry in Brazil is estimated to be 2.3 billion euro by 2026, having the potential to represent 1% of Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 1.5 trillion euro. 

Ivan Montik, Founder of SOFTSWISS, comments: “SOFTSWISS welcomes Rubens Barrichello on board! Having him join our team is a strategic step for us. Barrichello’s collaborative prowess on the racing track in a highly competitive tech sphere, resulting in team victories, mirrors SOFTSWISS’ partnership approach. His involvement testifies to our commitment to Brazil and helps us adapt the best global practices to the local market.” 

Rubens Barrichello, Non-Executive Director in Latin America at SOFTSWISS, adds: “The iGaming field has shown remarkable growth both in Brazil and globally. Joining SOFTSWISS, I am delighted to become one of the drivers of this process in Latin America! I am sure my background with the leading racing team will propel the iGaming tech leader towards success in the region.”

 

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SOFTSWISS is an international tech company supplying software solutions for managing iGaming projects. The expert team, which counts over 2,000 employees, is based in Malta, Poland and Georgia. SOFTSWISS holds a number of gaming licences and provides one-stop-shop iGaming software solutions. The company has a vast product portfolio, including the Online Casino Platform, the Game Aggregator with thousands of casino games, the Affilka affiliate platform, the Sportsbook Platform and the Jackpot Aggregator. In 2013, SOFTSWISS was the first in the world to introduce a Bitcoin-optimised online casino solution.

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Xtremepush Expands Reach in Brazil Through Senna Sport Deal

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Fast-growing operator entrusts CRM and loyalty marketing specialist to boost retention

Xtremepush, the leading provider of CRM and loyalty marketing powered by artificial intelligence (AI), has bolstered its significant growth in Brazil through a partnership with Senna Sport, the rapidly expanding operator group.

The deal will see Senna Sport’s brands benefit from Xtremepush’s range of optimization and automation CRM tools, delivered through its real-time customer data platform (CDP). As a result, the operator will be able to deliver personalized messaging across web, email and SMS channels as it scales up in the growing Brazilian market.

Senna Sport currently operates three brands in Brazil, Senna Sport, Pix Luck and Lider Bet, and is particularly popular with sports bettors in the south of the country. The operator will lean on Xtremepush’s local expertise to enhance the retention and engagement of its Brazilian customer base across each of its brands.

Earlier this year, Xtremepush announced it was opening an office in Sao Paulo headed by Country Manager Alvaro Camargo. This latest collaboration builds on the supplier’s upward trajectory in Latin America and follows recent agreements with Playr.bet, Betsul and Vibra Gaming.

“We are looking forward to building a successful partnership with Senna Sport as it looks to optimize its processes following a period of major growth in Brazil,” Camargo said. “The market is a key target for Xtremepush and now we have boots on the ground in Sao Paulo we are thrilled to combine unrivalled local know-how with our leading technology to deliver even stronger results.”

“We are really excited to partner with Xtremepush as we make the next move as a business,” the Chief Executive Officer for Senna Sport, Guilherme Senna, said. “Xtremepush’s proprietary technology is exactly what we were looking for and we are sure this will give us the power to reach more players than ever across Brazil during this exciting time for the market.”

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