Latin America
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Expands Presence in Brazil with New Government Relations and Business Development Executive, Valter Delfraro Junior

Further deepening its commitment to the established and emerging sectors of the gaming industry in Latin America and the Caribbean, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has welcomed Valter Delfraro Junior to its Latin America & Caribbean team.
GLI has been working with Brazil clients for more than 15 years now, and as our client base continues to grow, GLI is taking a step further by developing local resources to continue to successfully support its market needs.
Delfraro is GLI’s new Government Relations and Business Development Executive based in Brazil. In his new role, he will be supporting the industry with their certification and consultancy needs while they explore new opportunities in Brazil and elsewhere in the world. He will also be a valuable resource to government entities in their path to analyzing the expansion of gaming verticals and its correspondent regulation to guarantee the transparency, integrity, and fairness of the industry for the benefit of Brazilian citizens. Brazil will be his primary region of focus, and he will support additional countries throughout the region when his areas of expertise are needed.
GLI VP of Latin America & Caribbean Karen Sierra-Hughes said, “I am so pleased to have Valter joining our LatAm & Caribbean team. We continue to build our local resources in the region and providing GLI’s global experience with a local focus to our Brazilian clients in their language, with an understanding of their culture, which is another example of our long-term commitment to the country. Valter is a talented and experienced executive, and his technical and business development background is the perfect complement to our team.”
Delfraro is a Brazilian national based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, fluent in Spanish, English, and native Brazilian Portuguese. His experience includes leading teams of programmers, designers, engineers, and other team members to work on new business development. Among several other duties, he was also responsible for the approval process of gaming software in regulatory bodies in the USA, Latin America, and Spain. His career also includes a manager position at a cloud-based data management company, where he was responsible for the development of systems, support, and production teams.
Gambling in the USA
Abbiati Casino Equipment and Hawkins Holdings Form Strategic Alliance to Expand Presence Across the Americas

Abbiati Casino Equipment, a globally recognised leader in premium casino equipment and technologies, announced a strategic partnership with Hawkins Holdings to strengthen its presence across North and South America. As part of this initiative, seasoned gaming executive Roger Hawkins has been appointed Brand Ambassador and Strategic Consultant for the Americas.
With more than 20 years of executive leadership in the global casino and gaming industry, Hawkins will spearhead the company’s efforts to expand its footprint throughout the Western Hemisphere. His role will include market development, strategic partnerships, regulatory positioning, and the promotion of Abbiati’s legacy of Italian innovation, craftsmanship, and integrity.
“This partnership is about more than market entry – it’s about building deeper awareness, driving product adoption, and reinforcing Abbiati’s commitment to quality across every pit and poker room in the hemisphere,” said Hawkins.
Giorgio Abbiati, CEO of Abbiati Casino Equipment, said: “We have proudly served clients in the Americas for many years, but the time is right to deepen our focus. Roger’s knowledge of our products and his insight into the market make him the ideal partner to lead this next phase.”
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Evoplay enters Peru’s lottery vertical through a partnership with Loterías Torito

Evoplay, the award-winning game development studio, has partnered with Loterías Torito, one of the authorised operators of lottery games in Peru, to supply a tailored portfolio of instant win games.
The collaboration will see five of Evoplay’s most popular instant games, including Adrenaline Rush, Adrenaline Rush: Scratch, Penalty Shoot–out: Street, B–Ball Blitz, and Hockey Shootout, launch on Loterías Torito’s platform. Each title has been localised and tailored to meet the lottery’s regulatory standards and responsible gaming objectives.
Operating both online and across retail locations, Loterías Torito is a trusted name in the Peruvian lottery sector. Its blend of traditional lottery products and digital offerings makes it an ideal partner for Evoplay’s instant game portfolio, which is designed to attract a broader, mobile-first audience.
Breaking into the lottery space marks a significant achievement for Evoplay, following their strategy to expand its presence in regulated markets across Latin America, delivering localised content and tailored solutions to forward-thinking lottery operators.
Frank Cecchini, Head of Lottery at Evoplay, said: “We are immensely proud to be working with Loterías Torito. “I firmly believe our content can bridge the gap between lottery players and online gamers, helping drive revenue in a safe, responsible, and engaging way.”
José Ludeña Díaz, Director of Operations at Loterías Torito, added: “Evoplay’s games are one of a kind. They’re innovative, high-quality, and exactly what we need to appeal to new generations of players while staying true to our mission and values.”
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Zenith partners with Paraguay’s Jugamax to expand ONEAPI Game Aggregation across LatAm

New partnership to see Asia’s leading aggregator expand with operator across Paraguay, Chile and Mexico
Zenith, Asia’s premier iGaming platform provider, has today announced a new partnership with Jugamax, one of Paraguay’s leading operator brands.
Through this new partnership, Zenith will deliver an expanded gaming experience to Jugamax’s players across LatAm via ONEAPI, its award-winning game aggregation platform.
Zenith’s latest deal is expected to be the first of many in LatAm with 2025, with Asia’s leading aggregator already delivering its services to 500 global operators and over 50 million players.
This collaboration will provide Jugamax with seamless access to more than 10,000 top-quality game titles from 150 studios across the operator’s key markets including Chile, Mexico and Paraguay.
Through Zenith’s single, easy-to-integrate solution, Jugamax can now tap into a world-class library of slots, live casino and instant games, each designed to drive both engagement and retention – empowering Jugamax to scale rapidly as it continues its expansion across LatAm.
Jugamax’s integration with ONEAPI will also enable the operator to benefit from faster onboarding, dedicated technical support and access to exclusive rates for leading studios.
This partnership reflects Zenith’s ongoing commitment to providing operators with scalable, efficient and high-performing solutions tailored to the unique intricacies of markets across the LatAm region.
Commenting on the new partnership, Karina Moral, Senior Business Development Manager at Zenith, said: “Partnering with Jugamax marks an exciting step in Zenith’s expansion across LatAm. Their local expertise combined with our powerful aggregation platform will create new opportunities for growth, innovation, and player engagement in Paraguay, Chile and México.
“We already have a global reputation as an award-winning Asia aggregator and we have big plans to expand across LatAm in 2025 and beyond, with a tailored suite of product designed for the exact needs of local players.”b
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