Kaizen Gaming, one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, had an impressive double-win at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024 on the 31^st October in Miami, Florida. Awarded ‘Brazilian Market Entrant of the Year’, and ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year’, the two wins follow an impressive year of growth and exposure for Kaizen Gaming, as well as its premium brand Betano, across Latin America and globally.

Betano is rapidly growing its user base and presence in Brazil, serving as the main and title sponsor of Brasileirão Betano and Copa Betano do Brasil. As a founding member of the ANJL and IBJR regulatory bodies, Betano is recognised for its dedication to upholding the highest standards of responsible gaming and integrity. Furthermore, the Betano brand has launched multiple CSR initiatives across the country in partnership with sponsored team, Clube Atlético Mineiro. It also recently launched the “Juntos em Campo” long-term program in cooperation with CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) to promote initiatives focused on gender equality.

Awarded for the results and creativity of its innovative “Football in America” marketing campaign, Betano successfully introduced Latin America to its “Confia” brand platform by leveraging on its CONMEBOL Copa America™️ 2024 sponsorship. The campaign chimed with the spirit of fans across the continent by celebrating Latin America’s rich football heritage, playfully responding to Kylian Mbappe’s 2022 comments questioning the region’s football quality.

Vangelis Skarkalis, Kaizen Gaming Senior Commercial Director LATAM, said: “Latin America is one of the world’s most dynamic and exciting regions for i-gaming. Being recognised as a leading player in this important market with two wins at the prestigious SBC Awards Latinoamérica is a great honour – especially on the heels of our recent double-win as ‘Operator of the Year’ at both the EGR Operator Awards and SBC Awards. Achieving this success requires an exceptional team of dedicated, ambitious professionals. This award honours everyone’s hard work and commitment to always going above and beyond in delivering the best experiences for our customers not only in Latin America, but worldwide too.”

FBM’s pragmatic growth approach in the US enters a new chapter. The global gaming company has just signed a distribution agreement with Delta Gaming Solutions to install its slots in casinos operating throughout Oklahoma. The agreement, celebrated during G2E Las Vegas, will enable FBM to explore all segments of the tribal gaming market within the state.

By joining forces with Delta Gaming Solutions, FBM will have the opportunity to install its products in several tribal gaming facilities and analyze player feedback across different sectors. In addition to the current offering in the US market, headlined by Jí Hǎo Link™, the agreement outlines a steady rollout of new slot products, such as Jí Hǎo Link™ Spirits and Xing Fú Fortune™ Money Trees, using the Galaxy II and Auria casino cabinets.

For Renato Almeida, Director at FBM, this agreement marks a new consolidation milestone in the strategic plan defined by the FBM Group for the US market, opening positive prospects. “We are very happy with the agreement and are confident that this new partnership will lead to the successful expansion of FBM’s slots in numerous tribal casinos throughout the great state of Oklahoma,” says the FBM representative.

FBM entered the US market last year and has been progressively introducing its slot gaming offer. Recently, the brand reinforced its commitment to the American operation by opening a new office in Oklahoma, enhancing its ability to provide top-quality games and cabinets to casino operators. This new agreement strengthens FBM’s position in the United States, facilitating the rapid deployment of its gaming portfolio in one of the most significant states in the gaming industry.

Delta Gaming Solutions is a trusted full-service electronic gaming device distributor in Oklahoma. Since 2015, Delta has installed and maintained slot machines and electronic table games in multiple casinos across Oklahoma and continues to expand its footprint by building mutually beneficial long-term relationships with casino operators throughout the state.

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Groove, a leading iGaming platform and aggregator, proudly claimed the Women’s Empowerment Initiative of the Year at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024, celebrating a strong commitment to championing female talent and leadership.

At SBC Awards Latinoamérica, Groove’s win shines as a testament to how empowerment and inclusion propel the iGaming industry forward.

The award was accepted by Carolina Diniz Flauzino, Groove’s Latin America Business Development Manager, acknowledging Groove’s impactful diversity-driven culture.

Over the years, Groove has spotlighted the exceptional women in roles spanning account management, legal, finance, project leadership, tech, and creative design. From Liz Cohen’s pivotal oversight in account management to Salome Janashvili’s transformative graphic contributions and Sapir Hen’s rise in technical management, Groove’s success story is one written in part by the remarkable women across its global team.

Groove’s progressive tech ecosystem with over 15,000 games from 100+ top providers continues driving innovation with new technology soon to be released including an AI-Assistant, gamification tools, and the immersive Smart Lobby. Each feature is crafted to enhance engagement, supporting Groove’s dedication to transforming iGaming while celebrating its talented team.

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As Groove innovates with new AI-driven tools and a suite of gamification features, the company reinforces its core belief: a diverse team, empowered and celebrated, drives real success in a competitive market.

Yahale Meltzer, COO and Co-founder, remarked, “This award showcases the impact of our talented team. From its inception in 2016, Groove has championed women’s leadership, featuring dynamic professionals across roles critical to the company’s growth. We’re proud to bring this recognition home, a tribute to the exceptional women who are instrumental in shaping Groove’s future.”

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