SkillOnNet has today announced that it has signed a partnership with renowned global gaming content provider Playtech.  As part of this collaboration, SkillOnNet’s market-leading game content will now be accessible to players in Argentina through PlayUZU, an online casino platform powered by SkillOnNet.

As per the regulation where licensees must partner with a local gaming operator, last year SkillOnNet received a license to operate in Buenos Aires City and went live with popular spanish language brand PlayUZU and  gambling operator BuenosAiresSlots as its local licensing partner.

Since release PlayUZU.ar, which positions itself as a “fair” casino, has gone from strength to strength and with the additional integration  of Playtech games it means  thousands of players will now have access to a huge portfolio of award-winning games across multiple verticals.

Jani Kontturi at SkillOnNet said: “Playtech is one of the most reputable providers of casino content in the industry and has long garnered a reputation for being a Tier 1 supplier.

“Our entry into Buenos Aires has massively exceeded our expectations. Our transparent and “player first” approach has really appealed to players and therefore it’s important to keep offering the best games in the market and why I’m really pleased that we can now offer Playtech’s games to our Argentinian audience.”

Diane Crookes, Senior Commerical Director at Playtech said: “We have maintained a long-established relationship with SkillOnNet and this edition is a great endorsement of the collaborative nature of our relationship.

“We understand the importance of providing great, localised content and we are very excited to see how our games perform in Buenos Aires City and look forward to the next few months.”

Leading Latin American based sports betting operator Aposta Ganha has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), strengthening the association’s presence in the region. The operator launched six years ago and is targeting further growth internationally, notably in Brazil where it will be seeking a licence and where all sports betting operators will be required to join a monitoring body.

Aposta Ganha will now feed into IBIA’s world-leading integrity monitoring network, joining over 50 sports betting companies who operate over 125 sports betting brands globally. Aposta Ganha entered the Mexican market earlier this year with its localised brand, www.apuestagana.mx, and will work with IBIA to combat corruption and match-fixing.

Hugo Baungartner, Aposta Ganha CCO, said: “We’re proud to partner with the IBIA who share our complete commitment to protecting the integrity of sports and the safety of betting customers. Through our association, alongside other leading businesses, we’re excited to play a key role contributing to the important work the IBIA continues to do.”

Khalid Ali, CEO of IBIA, said: “IBIA is delighted to welcome Aposta Ganha to our association of leading global sports betting companies. The operator further strengthens our position in the LatAm region and globally. Aposta Ganha’s decision to join IBIA is another vote of confidence in the association and the success of its approach to protect the businesses of its sports betting operator members from corrupt betting practices. Ensuring product integrity is of paramount importance and we look forward to integrating Aposta Ganha within our monitoring network.”

IBIA is a not-for-profit body that has no competing conflicts with the delivery of commercial services to other sectors and is run by operators for operators to protect regulated sports betting markets from match-fixing. IBIA’s global integrity monitoring network is a highly effective anti-corruption tool, detecting and reporting suspicious activity in regulated betting markets.

Through the IBIA monitoring network it is possible to track transactional activities linked to individual customer accounts. IBIA members generate more than $300bn in annual betting turnover (handle), accounting for approximately 50% of the global commercial regulated land-based and online sports betting sector, and in excess of 50% for online alone. IBIA recently released a report on the Availability of Sports Betting Products which includes a focus on the Brazilian market.

Easygo, the powerhouse behind platforms such as Stake, Carrot Gaming, Twist Gaming, Massive Gaming, and Kick.com, is proud to announce a significant advancement in Stake’s Latin American expansion strategy with the inauguration of its Bogotá hub.

This pivotal move follows the triumphant acquisition of Betfair Colombia and the stellar launch of Stake.com.co in the Colombian market.

The establishment of the Bogotá hub underscores Stake’s unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled gaming experiences tailored to the discerning Spanish-speaking Latin American audience.

By consolidating operations in Bogotá, the company aims to enhance efficiency in catering to the diverse needs and preferences of players across the region.

“We are thrilled to reaffirm our dedication to Latin America with the launch of our Bogotá hub,” said Brais Pena Sanchez, Chief Strategy Officer at Easygo. “Latin America represents a burgeoning market for the online gaming industry, and our presence in Bogotá positions us to better serve our expanding player base in the region.”

In addition to fortifying its Colombian operations, Stake is actively pursuing expansion opportunities across Latin America. The company has applied for a licence in Peru and solidified a strategic partnership with TG Lab as its platform partner, laying the groundwork for a robust entry into the Peruvian market. Furthermore, Stake has secured market access in Mexico and Paraguay, further reinforcing its foothold in the region.

“Our objective is to bring the thrill of our gaming platforms to players across Latin America,” said Diana Otalora, Stake General Manager for LatAm. “With the launch of our Bogotá hub, we are poised to deliver exceptional gaming experiences and foster enduring connections with our players.”

Looking ahead, Easygo is not only committed to exploring new market opportunities in Latin America but also to investing in local talent. The company has announced ambitious hiring plans, aiming to recruit over 50 talented individuals throughout Latin America by the end of 2024.