Latin America
Futbol Sites joins forces with top industry executives to drive scale-up
Futbol Sites Network Group (FSN) has joined forces with top industry executives Jordan Gnat, Robin Chhabra and Andy Clerkson, who together have acquired a significant interest in the Group, as well as appointing Mr. Gnat to the position of Vice Chair.
These three leading stalwarts, who bring over 60 years of combined experience building brands in the sports, betting and media sectors, are committed to FSN’s expansion and reach – not only in its current North American and LatAm markets, but also broadening its footprint into new global territories. With offices and operations in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Mexico and the United States, Futbol Sites bridges the gap between brands and fans, using data, technology and a deep knowledge of the sports industry.
FSN is a digital media powerhouse, focusing on Latin America and the USA, which owns and operates 10+ sports websites. Founded in 2008 by Argentinian entrepreneurs Federico Grinberg and Nahuel Pan, FSN helps global brands and Football Federations to manage their digital and social media assets, designing and executing powerful fan-oriented strategies.
FSN attracts more than 60 million unique monthly visitors to its web assets and more than 300 million unique monthly visitors to its social media channels.
- Company Size: +100 employees
- Website: https://futbolsites.net/
- Industry: Digital Sports Media
Jordan Gnat is a Senior Business Executive with over 25 years of leadership experience and over 17 years in the global gaming and media industries. Most recently, Gnat was the Group Senior Vice President of The Stars Group, the parent company of PokerStars, FOX Bet, PokerStars Casino, Sky Betting and Gaming and Oddschecker Group Media.
Robin Chhabra is an experienced executive in the online gambling sector and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of FOX Bet, a landmark partnership between Flutter Entertainment and FOX Sports in the USA. He was previously on the Executive Committees of The Stars Group, William Hill and Inspired Gaming Group where he focused on strategy, business development and M&A and expanded the global footprint of each of these companies.
Andy Clerkson has spent three decades building brands for media, sports betting and gaming companies in the USA, UK and Europe. In 2019, he helped The Stars Group and FOX Sports set up FOX Bet, for whom he is a senior advisor. In 2007, Clerkson founded influential digital marketing agency Grand Parade, which specialized in sports betting and was acquired by William Hill in 2016. Previously, Clerkson had a media career in both London and New York culminating in running Maxim USA, which under his stewardship became the world’s most successful men’s lifestyle magazine.
Federico Grinberg, co-founder and CEO of FSN, said: “We started FSN 12 years ago in Argentina. This is a company that has been profitable and growing non-stop from day one. With passion, focus and perseverance we expanded operations all across LatAm and the USA. Now, we are ready to take the company to the next level by joining forces with Jordan, Robin and Andy.”
Grinberg added: “Having these three superstars of the industry as investors, as well as Jordan joining our Board, will not only help FSN expand its network and reach, but also allow us to take the company to the next level, leveraging their shared knowledge and advice, and consolidating FSN as a global group synonymous with digital sports content.”
Jordan Gnat said: “Businesses are premised on their people and the team at FSN are second to none. I am honoured that they have chosen me, Robin and Andy to contribute to their winning ethos. We look forward to bringing our combined sports, media and gaming experience to bear at the company. The platform that has been built is rock solid and we look forward to working with the team to maintain the strong growth in LatAm, the USA and beyond.”
The terms of the acquisition were undisclosed.
About Futbol Sites:
Futbol Sites is a digital media powerhouse in Latin America, and among US Hispanics, with offices across LatAm and in Miami, Florida. Futbol Sites has over 60+million unique monthly visitors, across 10+ owned and operated sports websites, and reaches a monthly audience of over 300+million fans via its social media channels.
BETBY, a pioneering provider of top-tier B2B sportsbook solutions, has unveiled a strategic alliance with Cactus Gaming, a prominent iGaming platform renowned for its strong foothold in the Latin American market. This partnership heralds the integration of Betby’s advanced sportsbook into Cactus Gaming’s platform, utilizing a shared API framework. As a result, the time-to-market for Cactus Gaming’s operator partners is significantly shortened, enabling them to launch the sportsbook within a matter of days.
United by a common commitment to innovation and excellence, Betby and Cactus Gaming aspire to redefine the landscape of iGaming by setting new benchmarks for quality and pushing the boundaries of online betting. This collaboration represents a fusion of expertise, creativity, and ambition, with a collective goal to provides a first-class sports betting experience.
Chris Nikolopoulos, Betby’s CCO, said: “We are thrilled about our collaboration with Cactus Gaming, which reaffirms Betby’s dedication to partnering with industry frontrunners. This strategic alliance enables us to extend Betby’s sportsbook solution and services to Cactus Gaming’s partners, enhancing their betting experiences by granting seamless access to the most current and exceptional sports content alongside cutting-edge technology. I am confident that both companies will realize substantial long-term advantages from this partnership.”
Tiago Silva, Cactus Gaming’s CRA, said: “We are thrilled to initiate this partnership with Betby. This collaboration empowers us to harness Betby’s vast expertise and state-of-the-art sportsbook solution, enabling us to deliver the ultimate sports betting experience to our partners in Latin America and worldwide. We anticipate that this partnership will set the stage for further innovative collaborations in the future.”
The provider rolls out three of its main verticals with PixBet in Latin America
Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has solidified its presence in the Brazilian market activating its products on PixBet’s site, a leading operator in Latin America.
Pragmatic Play has integrated its diverse portfolio of Slots, Live Casino, and Virtual Sports titles onto PixBet’s online platform, becoming available to its large customer base across the region.
PixBet’s customers can now benefit from Pragmatic Play’s extensive range of games, including fan-favourites Gates of Olympus™ and the recent Blackjack X offering, which promises to become a popular choice across the continent.
The alliance underscores Pragmatic Play’s continued commitment to expansion across Latin American markets, delivering exceptional gaming experiences to players through innovation and entertainment.
Victor Arias, VP of Latin America at ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play, said: “This launch reinforces Pragmatic Play’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge gaming experiences to players across Latin America and also highlights the brand’s dedication to expanding its footprint in the dynamic Brazilian market.”
Ernildo Junior, CEO of PixBet, added: “Having Pragmatic Play’s multi-product portfolio marks a significant milestone for PixBet as we continue to elevate our offerings in the Latin American iGaming landscape, providing our players with top-tier gaming experiences.”
GAT Expo, one of the flagship events of the Latin American gaming industry, celebrated its 25th anniversary from April 9 to 11 at the Hotel Las Américas in Cartagena de Indias. NOVOMATIC, as a platinum sponsor, excelled with an extraordinary range of solutions on display, led by the team of NOVOMATIC Gaming Colombia, the local subsidiary of the Group, and with the participation of renowned executives from Peru, Serbia, Austria and Ecuador.
The trade show dedicated to the land-based and online segments of the industry began with the emblematic ribbon cutting in the presence of Dr. Marco Emilio HincapiĂ© (President of Coljuegos), Elizabeth Maya Cano (President of Cornazar), JosĂ© AnĂbal Aguirre (creator and organizer of the trade show) and JosĂ© CasapĂa Bardales (Institutional Relations Manager of NOVOMATIC Peru) among others.
NOVOMATIC was the epicenter of innovation and entertainment during both days of GAT Expo. Showcasing its BLACK EDITION series of cabinets, including the BLACK EDITION II 3.32 with NOVO LINE™ GOLDEN LINK™ Edition 1, the MASTER SL™ 3.32 with Superia GOLDEN LINK™ Volume 2, and the BLACK EDITION II 3.27 with IMPERA LINK™ Series 2, NOVOMATIC demonstrated its commitment to excellence both in Terms of design and functionality.
Also presented was the acclaimed DIAMOND X™ 2.32 in its elegant Black Metro finish, equipped with the Linked Progressive Jackpot CASH CONNECTION™ Edition 4, as well as the FUNMASTER 2.27 cabinet with Superia GOLDEN LINK™ Volume 1, known for its exceptional price-performance ratio in the region. In addition, the 5-seat Fazi Optimum Roulette caught visitors’ attention with its compact design and ability to maximize entertainment in any space.
Another highlight of NOVOMATIC’s appearance at GAT Expo was the NOVOVISION™ casino management system and its advanced functionalities for the management and administration of casino floors, together with its innovative biometrically-supported access and payment solutions.
Manuel Del Sol, CEO of NOVOMATIC Gaming Colombia, expressed his satisfaction with the success of the trade show: “We are very proud of the road we have travelled and being part of this special edition of GAT Expo. We look forward to continuing to build and perfect our industry together.” The executive also appreciates the work and commitment of those involved in the realization of the exhibition: “A warm thanks to our local and international team for their effort in this event and to the GAT Expo teams for their excellence.”
NOVOMATIC would also like to thank all the operators, business partners and visitors and looks forward to continuing to contribute to the future of entertainment in the gaming industry.
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