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A Look at Sports Betting in South America & India

Sports betting is something that continues to gain popularity all over the globe, and it shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. When it comes to sports betting, South America and India have a lot of things in common, while there are also plenty of differences. In this article, we are going to take a closer look at sports betting in South America and India and see which one has more room for growth.
Sports Betting in India
Sports betting has become a method of entertainment for a large percentage of the Indian population, and sports betting sites all over the world are aware of this. Many bookmakers are more than happy to accept players from India now as they know just how big the market is. Those who do not allow Indians to open an account with them are missing out on a large slice of the pie.
The Legal Status of Sports Betting in India
The laws and regulations surrounding online gambling are a bit of a grey matter in India, and this can come as no surprise when the laws that are in action came about when the British were colonizing India. In other words, the Indian government are still making use of gambling laws that came into being before the Internet was even invented.
For the most part, gambling is prohibited throughout India, although it is legal in a couple of states such as Sikkim and Goa. In these two states, you will come across a few land-based casinos. However, when it comes to sports betting, Indians can open an account with a sports betting site so long as they are not based within India. The Indian government are fully aware as to how much money they are losing in taxes, so it is highly likely that at some point soon they will amend the laws and regulations to include online sports betting.
Sports Betting Options in India
According to statistics and estimates, around half a billion Indians have regular access to Internet, while over 400 million watch sporting events and bet on sports. Below we shall look at the popular sports that Indians enjoy betting on.
Cricket
Cricket, without a doubt, is the most popular sport in the country. When people say that cricket is like a religion in India, they are not lying. When the Indian cricket team is playing or if there is an Indian Premier League game being played, the whole country basically stops to follow the events.
As well as watching cricket, Indians love to place bets on it. It has been estimated that Indians wagers $50-60 million on every IPL match. Bookmakers know just how much Indians love cricket betting, which is why the majority will do their utmost to ensure that they have plenty of markets and great odds for all the best cricket competitions such as the IPL, The Ashes, The Big Bash League, the World Cup and ODI and Test matches.
Football
Football is the most popular sport in the world, and it is also very popular in India, although not as popular as cricket. The football competitions that Indian football fans like to focus on are the Indian Super League, the China Super League, and the MLS. They also follow the biggest leagues in Europe such as the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga. They also like to watch and bet on the Europa League and the Champions League. Indians love for football betting means that bookmakers offer markets and odds for many lesser leagues around the world.
Horse Racing
Indians love their horse racing and when it comes to popularity it is only behind cricket. While land-based sports betting is prohibited across the country, there is an exception when it comes to betting on horse racing. We do not know why this is the case, but it likely has something to do with the fact that horse racing would probably become obsolete if nobody could bet on it.
Horse racing is a popular sport all over the world, so most bookmakers that Indians can open an account with will have odds and markets for a wide variety of horse racing events.
Sports Betting in South America
Sports betting within South America is very diverse. This is not too much of a surprise since the different countries obviously have different laws and regulations when it comes to sports betting. Below we are going to have a look at sports betting in some of the biggest countries in South America.
Brazil
Brazil is a huge country with a very big population. The people of Brazil have plenty of interests but betting on sports is one that stands out from the crowd. When it comes to the legalities of sports betting, land-based sportsbooks are illegal, which is why black sports betting markets are thriving in Brazil.
Just like with India, online sports betting is a grey area. The current laws and legislation in place do not prohibit online betting, so there are a number of legitimate bookies out there that are happy to accept players from Brazil.
Brazilians enjoy betting on a variety of sport, but the one that stands out in terms of popularity is obviously football. The whole world knows how much Brazilians enjoy this sport. The people of Brazil rarely miss out on an opportunity to place bets on the Copa Libertadores or the Brazilian Championships. Obviously, whenever the Brazilian national team are playing there will be plenty of bets placed too. Other sports that Brazilians enjoy betting on include horse racing, basketball, UFC, and MMA.
Argentina
Sports betting goes back to the 1800s in Argentina. Just like with Brazil, football is the sport that leads the way when it comes to Argentinian sports betting. Why would you not have a passion for football when some of the greatest players to play the game have hailed from your country. We are obviously talking about the likes of Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi here. Other sports that Argentinians enjoy betting on include boxing, tennis, volleyball, and basketball.
The different provinces in Argentina have the authority to regulate sports betting, which means that in some provinces sports betting is legal, while in others it is illegal. Therefore, if you are in Argentina and you want to do some online sports betting, you should check whether it is legal to do so in the province that you are in. Buenos Aires, the country’s capital, was the latest province to allow online sports betting.
Chile
Before 1990, the only sport that Chileans could place bets on was horse racing. However, the government soon realized just how much the people of Chile love to bet on sports and how much money can be made from it, so they eventually came up with regulations and laws for online casinos and sports betting. These regulations state that betting sites must pay 20% taxes on their income from Chilean gamblers. This was put in place to ensure the betting platforms play by the correct rules or run the risk of losing their license.
When it comes to sports betting, it is safe to say that the people of Chile are not too picky about what sport they are putting their money on. However, like with Brazil and Argentina, football is the most popular sport in the country. With regards to sports betting sites, there are no shortage of them out there that are happy to accept players from Chile.
Where is There More Potential for Growth?
We have taken a closer look at sports betting in India and some of South America’s biggest countries, so we are now going to take a quick look at which one has more room for growth.
Legality: In this regard, South America and India have similar unresolved issues. They have outdated regulations and different laws for different states and countries that obviously have a negative impact on the sports betting industry in these regions. Only a couple of state in India and a few countries in South America have legalized gambling.
Large bookies: The markets available are obviously limited by the issues that we just mentioned above, but there are plenty of international bookies that are happy to accept players from India and South American countries. However, when it comes to quantity and quality of bookmakers available, Indians have an advantage over those from South America.
Payment methods: The amount of payment options available is a good level for both India and South America. However, this being said, e-Wallets, credit cards, and cryptocurrency options are more diverse for Indian sports betting fans.
It is clear that India has more room for growth in the sports betting industry, but it is also clear that both South America and India have plenty of issues that need to be resolved so that their people can enjoy the same sports betting experience that many other nationalities experience around the world.
International News
Bragg Gaming Group Reports 7.1% First Quarter 2025 Revenue Rise to EUR 25.5 Million (USD 28.6 Million); 27% Revenue Growth Achieved Excluding the Netherlands

Triple-digit revenue growth in the U.S.; significant increase in profitability through improved product mix
- 27%1Â Revenue Growth Excluding the Netherlands, Driven by U.S. Revenue Growth of 150%
- Gross Profit Margin Jumps to 56.0%, Driven by Proprietary Content Growth
- Adjusted EBITDA Rises 19.7%, Reflecting Strong Operational Leverage
- Robust 63.5% YoY Growth in Cash from Operations, to EUR 4.5 Million (USD 5.0 Million)
- 62% YoY Proprietary Content Revenue Growth, Reaching a Record 15.5% of Total Revenue
Bragg Gaming Group announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The Company delivered diversified revenue growth, significant margin expansion, and strong cash generation, driven by its strategic focus on proprietary content and expansion in key growth markets.
Summary of Financial and Operational Highlights
Euros (millions)(1) | 1Q25 | 1Q24 | Change |
Revenue | ⏠25.5 | ⏠23.8 | 7.1 % |
Gross profit | ⏠14.3 | ⏠11.9 | 20.3 % |
Gross profit margin | 56.0 % | 49.9 % | 612 bps |
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | ⏠4.1 | ⏠3.4 | 19.7 % |
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 16.0 % | 14.3 % | 169 bps |
Operating Income (Loss) | ⏠(1.7) | ⏠(1.3) | 32.5 % |
(1)Â Braggâs reporting currency is Euros. The exchange rate provided is EUR 1.00 = USD 1.12. Due to fluctuating currency exchange rates, this reference rate is provided for convenience only.
(2)Â âAdjusted EBITDAâ is a non-IFRS measure. For important information on the Companyâs non-IFRS measures, see âNon-IFRS Financial Measuresâ below.
âWe are thrilled to be reporting a strong start to 2025, showing that we are executing on our strategy and moving the metrics that we believe are most important to shareholder value,â MatevĆŸ Mazij, CEO of Bragg commented: âDuring the quarter we continued to improve our product mix, generating a greater proportion of revenue from high-margin proprietary content. In turn, this contributed to a higher Adjusted EBITDA margin, which combined with careful cost controls demonstrate operational leverage and increased cash generation.
âAs is widely reported, the Netherlands market has slowed in recent quarters due to regulatory pressures, a challenge faced by Bragg as with all operators and suppliers who serve this regulated market. Iâm pleased that Bragg has shown resilience under these pressures and is reducing its exposure to the Netherlands while seeing strong growth in markets such as the United States and Brazil. Excluding the Netherlands, revenue growth year-over-year came in at a robust 27%1, driven in part by triple-digit growth in the U.S.â
127% YoY revenue growth excluding revenue derived from Braggâs customers licensed and operating in the Netherlands jurisdiction
Key Highlights:
- Improved Margins and Cash generation:Â Adjusted EBITDA margins increased 169bps year over year; excluding non-recurring exceptional costs and FX impacts, EUR 0.9 million of free cash generated.
- Improved Revenue Diversification:Â Continued decreasing reliance on the Netherlands and lower-margin BetCity, replaced by growth in margin-accretive revenue in new markets.
- US Market Growth:Â Bragg experienced triple-digit growth in U.S. revenue derived from its proprietary and exclusive online casino content, significantly outpacing the overall market growth; U.S. expected to contribute up to 15% of revenue this year.
- Brazil Launch:Â Successfully launched content in the newly regulated Brazilian iGaming market, a key strategic territory expected to contribute up to 10% of revenue this year.
- Strategic Partnerships:Â Announced a games development and remote games server technology leasing agreement with Caesars Digital, and invested in RapidPlay, a specialist Brazilian casino content studio.
- Key milestone: first game launched, Caesars Palace Signature Multihand Blackjack Surrender, under recently announced games development and technology partnership with Caesars Digital.
- Leadership Appointments:Â Appointed Holly Gagnon as Chair of the Board.
- Debt Reduction:Â Repaid USD 5 million of its secured credit note and is on track to finalize a new credit facility with improved terms.
2025 Outlook
Bragg remains focused on expanding its presence in regulated markets, enhancing its proprietary and exclusive content offerings, and leveraging its technology to drive continued growth and profitability in 2025 and beyond. The Company is actively advancing a robust pipeline of opportunities to drive strong momentum in the business.
The Company anticipates double-digit growth in Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA in the full year of 2025, with revenue guidance projected at between EUR 117.5 million and EUR 123.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of between EUR 19.0 million and EUR 21.5 million, driven by a strategic focus on proprietary and exclusive content, and continued momentum in growth markets such as the U.S. and Latam.
International News
Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) Expands Global Footprint to 17 Countries, pursues Business Development in 10 More

Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) continues its rapid expansion, now operating in 17 countries while actively developing business opportunities in 10 additional markets. This growth, combined with QCIâs presence across 30 U.S. states and 90 tribal nations, cements the companyâs position as a global leader in casino and resort intelligence.
âOur expansion into 17 countries is a testament to the universal value of our solutions,â said Andrew Cardno, CTO and Co-Founder of QCI. âWe are seeing a clear validation of our business model across diverse markets, proving that our technology can adapt to regional needs while maintaining its core strength in data-driven decision-making. As we continue to grow, our focus remains on delivering unparalleled analytics that drive operational excellence.â
A key factor in QCIâs success has been the introduction of generative cognitive offloading, allowing operators to streamline complex decision-making by leveraging real-time data intelligence without the burden of manual query building. The Chatalyticsâą graph and query builders have been particularly well received, providing a revolutionary way for operators to interact with their data using natural language and intuitive visualizations. This next-generation tooling ensures that decision-makers can effortlessly explore insights, refine queries, and drive actions with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
QCIâs expansion is bolstered by its strong partnerships, including Modulus, a leading international technology firm.
âThis level of global adoption underscores the effectiveness of QCIâs platform in optimizing gaming and hospitality operations,â said Marc Attal, COO of Modulus. âWe are excited to see QCIâs solutions enhancing data activation, operational efficiency, and customer engagement across multiple continents. The ability to offload complex analytical tasks onto generative cognitive models, coupled with Chatalyticsâ intuitive graph and query builders, is transforming how operators interact with their data.â
With an increasing presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond, QCI is at the forefront of innovation, empowering gaming and resort operators with generative cognitive offloading, intuitive query-building tools, and real-time data activation.
Conferences
SOFTSWISS Invites Partners to âGrab Successâ Together at SiGMA Europe

SOFTSWISS, an international tech company with over 15 years of experience in iGaming, announces its participation in the SiGMA Europe Summit 2024.Â
SiGMA Europe Summit will be held in Malta at the Malta Maritime Hub from 12 to 14 November. With 1,000 exhibitors, the event will host 27,000 delegates from the iGaming industry and beyond.
Creative Concept
After a resounding celebration of its Grand Anniversary in Portugal, SOFTSWISS is returning to Malta with the award-winning concept, âGrab Success in iGamingâ. The campaignâs slogan fully reflects the industry’s rapidly evolving character. SOFTSWISS incorporated the Maltese crab, inspired by the regionâs natural beauty, as a striking visual element in its marketing campaign. This creative approach was recognised and rewarded at the prestigious EGR Marketing and Innovation Awards 2024.Â
InnovationsÂ
During the SiGMA Europe Summit, SOFTSWISS will showcase three new innovative solutions alongside its other well-established products. Recently launched products include the Lotto Software, the Retail Betting Solution, and the Horse Racing Module. Additionally, Affilka by SOFTSWISSâ team will reveal a new feature for its affiliate software â Geo-Distributed Redirect Application.Â
Vitali Matsukevich, Chief Operating Officer at SOFTSWISS, shares: âWorking at the heart of the industry, in Malta, for many years, SOFTSWISS see the SiGMA Europe Summit growing and constantly bringing together industry leaders, experts, and prominent players in the market. SOFTSWISS looks forward to meeting its partners and friends at the last big event of the year to finalise current projects and prepare a basis for next year’s collaborationsâ.
Public SpeakingÂ
During the SiGMA Europe Summit, SOFTSWISS experts will also share their profound professional experience. Vitali Matsukevich will shed light on the important theme âHow to choose a secure and safe crypto casinoâ for those who want to learn more about selecting a trustworthy crypto casino by focusing on licensing, security, and spotting red flags.
Partners and potential clients can book a meeting with the SOFTSWISS team at the companyâs stand 2145 via the link to discuss mutual projects and the newest iGaming trends.
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 companyâs 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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