Leading sportsbook technology provider expands footprint in LatAm

Altenar, a leading sports betting and iGaming software provider, has been officially approved as a technological platform provider in Peru, following the country’s newly established online gambling.

A supreme decree published in October 2023 outlined the compliance requirements for iGaming operators, and Altenar acted swiftly to secure certification. As one of the first providers to submit its application, the company successfully met all regulatory standards, reinforcing its commitment to compliance and market expansion.

With Peru now added to Altenar’s growing list of regulated markets, the company continues to solidify its reputation as a trusted and adaptable sportsbook provider worldwide.

Marina Zacharopoulou, Compliance Manager at Altenar, said: “Achieving homologation in Peru is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise in navigating regulatory landscapes.

“This milestone positions us for further growth across LatAm, ensuring operators in the region have access to a fully certified and high-performing sportsbook solution.”

Diego Salas, Sales Manager at Altenar, added: “Despite the recent challenges the regulation has brought for operators this approval allows us to support our partners in unlocking the full potential of this exciting market.

“We are excited to add Peru to the list of regulated countries we support, and we’re ready to keep empowering operators across LatAm”

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (Board) approved three consent agreements presented by its Office of Enforcement Counsel (OEC) resulting in total fines of $282,205.

The largest of the fines is $260,905 and was assessed against Interactive Gaming Operator BetMGM LLC for 152 instances in which an individual on the Board’s Interactive Self-Exclusion List was permitted to gamble on their sites. Licensed operators of iGaming sites in Pennsylvania must deny individuals on the self-exclusion list from establishing or maintaining an interactive gaming site.

The Board additionally approved OEC recommendations resulting in fines to:

•Rush Street Gaming LLC, a $13,800 fine for failure to file a Principal License renewal application for its Chief Financial Officer; and,

•Stadium Casino Westmoreland RE LLC, operator of Live! Casino Pittsburgh, a $7500 fine for using revoked software within 11 of its slot machines.

Copies of any of the approved Consent Agreements containing additional details are available upon request through the Board’s Office of Communications.

The Board also took action to place, or deny removal, of four individuals from its casino Involuntary Exclusion list for leaving a minor or minors unattended while gambling in a Pennsylvania casino. Placed on the list were:

•A male patron who left a 12-year-old unattended in a vehicle in the parking lot at Live! Casino Philadelphia on two occasions the same day for a total of 20 minutes while he gambled at the sportsbook. The patron also was cited for cheating and trespass; and,

•A female patron who left a 12-year-old unattended in the bus lobby of Mount Airy Casino Resort for 26 minutes while she gambled on slot machines.

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Denied their requested removal from earlier placement on the Involuntary Exclusion list were:

•A male who, in 2022, left five minors, ages 2,4, 5, 11, and 13 unattended in a vehicle in the parking lot of Presque Isle Downs & Casino for 35 minutes while he gambled at slot machines; and,

•A female who, in 2021, left her 14-month-old child unattended in a locked vehicle in the parking lot of Valley Forge Resort Casino on multiple occasions the same day for a total of 11 minutes with outside temperatures of 88 degrees while she gambled in the sportsbook.

Actions such as these to deny statewide gambling privileges serve as a reminder that adults are prohibited from leaving minors unattended in the parking lot or garage, a hotel, or other venues at a casino since it creates a potentially unsafe and dangerous environment for the children. To compliment the efforts by casinos to mitigate this issue, the Board created an awareness campaign, “Don’t Gamble with Kids”.

In all, the Board placed 9 individuals onto its various Involuntary Exclusion Lists. These placements prohibit the individuals from either gaming in a casino in Pennsylvania, via an online betting site regulated by the Board, or a Video Gaming Terminal (VGT) location. Since its inception, 1280 persons have been placed on the Casino Involuntary Exclusion List while 62 persons are on the iGaming Involuntary Exclusion List.

The Gaming Control Board is scheduled to meet next at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 in the Board’s Public Hearing Room located on the second floor of the Strawberry Square Complex in Harrisburg. More information including the agenda will be posted on the Board’s website prior to the meeting.

Caesars Entertainment Inc. unveiled its most extensive Super Bowl prop betting menu ever ahead of Super Bowl LIX, which will take place on Feb. 9 at the iconic Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Sports fans 21 and older can now get in on the action via the Caesars Sportsbook app or at Caesars Sportsbook locations, including at the newly transformed Caesars New Orleans, home to the only in-person sportsbook in downtown New Orleans.

As the NFL’s first Official Casino Partner and an Official Sports Betting Partner, Caesars launched its largest Super Bowl prop betting menu ever in honor of its standing as the first NFL partner to hold naming rights to the stadium where the Super Bowl will be played, the Caesars Superdome. The Super Bowl LIX Prop Betting menu offers thousands of entertaining proposition bets, allowing fans to wager on every part of the game, from predicting the outcome of the opening coin toss, to the performance of their favorite star players, who will be named Super Bowl LIX Most Valuable Player and more. In addition, special themed Quick Picks will again be released daily until kickoff and Live Same Game Parlays and other play-by-play wagering will provide the opportunity to seamlessly bet on Super Bowl LIX in real time as the action unfolds.

“For Super Bowl LIX, fans can bet on every aspect of the game with thousands of props to allow fans to feel closer to the performance of the game’s biggest stars and participate alongside the biggest moments. Caesars and the Caesars Superdome hold a special place in prop betting history dating back to Super Bowl XX in 1986. This year, our Super Bowl LIX prop betting menu is designed to live up to the magnitude of that moment and is bigger and better than ever,” said Kenneth Fuchs, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Caesars Digital.

In 1986, Caesars revolutionized prop betting when oddsmakers at Caesars Palace created a groundbreaking bet for Super Bowl XX between the Chicago Bears and New England Patriots, played in what is now known as the Caesars Superdome. The prop bet asked whether a defensive player would score an offensive touchdown in the Super Bowl, inspired by the Bears’ rookie defensive lineman, who had multiple rushing touchdowns that season.

The rookie sensation delivered, scoring a rushing touchdown in the Bears’ 46-10 victory over the Patriots. The thrilling outcome not only rewarded bettors with a massive win but also sparked the Super Bowl prop betting craze, on the same field where Super Bowl LIX will crown its next champion. In a nod to the historic prop, Caesars Sportsbook is once again offering a wager on whether a rostered defensive player will score an offensive touchdown in Super Bowl LIX at +2200, which most recently happened in Super Bowl XXXIX during New England’s 24-21 victory over Philadelphia.

Two fan favorites return to Super Bowl wagering at Caesars Sportsbook this year – Same Game Parlays, and a digital version of the popular Super Bowl squares party game, Caesars Squares. Same Game Parlays let fans bet on their favorite players in combination with other wagers. Caesars Squares gives players a fun, easy and digital opportunity to join the excitement by correctly predicting the final digit of each team’s score at the end of the first quarter, halftime, and the full game. This year, Caesars Squares will feature a new look and feel with a traditional grid format, making it easier than ever for players to select their numbers.

Every wager placed at Caesars Sportsbook or on the Caesars Sportsbook app earns Tier Credits that contribute to status and Reward Credits redeemable for the industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards. Unique Caesars Rewards experiences include discounted getaways at various Caesars destinations across North America – including at destinations in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip – extraordinary culinary, sports and entertainment experiences, as well as bonus cash in the app.

Sports fans 21 and older in states and jurisdictions where sports betting is permitted in North America can download the Caesars Sportsbook app on iOS and Android or wager on desktop.

Caesars Entertainment is an industry leader in Responsible Gaming, known for pioneering Responsible Gaming awareness and education. In 1989, Caesars became the first commercial casino company to address problem gambling by launching the industry’s first Responsible Gaming program, Project 21. Today, the Company’s commitment to ensuring all players are aware of Responsible Gaming resources remains steadfast and spans all of Caesars’ digital platforms and world-class destinations in which it operates. Caesars Entertainment enforces an enhanced 21+ gaming policy that prevents individuals under the age of 21 from using Caesars Rewards and restricts access to its gaming products for individuals under the age of 21.

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In March 2024, Caesars Sportsbook received the prestigious RG Check accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council in Ontario, Canada, which recognizes companies that achieve the highest standards for their Responsible Gaming practices. Just a few months later, the Company was awarded the National Council on Problem Gambling’s award for Corporate Social Responsibility.