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Betcris completes banner year in 2021, looks ahead to even more success in 2022

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2021 was a year of recovery for gaming operators everywhere. Rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic was a challenge, but companies also learned a lot from the experience. Betcris, Latin America’s leading sports betting operator, had no difficulty finding its footing. It forged ahead in several areas last year and is ready for even more success in 2022.

Betcris was named the Best Latin American Sports Betting Operator for GIA 2021. Betcris was not only honored with the GIA award. It was selected as a finalist for a few categories of the SBC Latinoamérica awards, including Sportsbook of the Year, Sponsorship of the Year (NFL and MLB) and Employer of the Year. Betcris CEO JD Duarte was also a finalist in the Leader of the Year category.

The operator continued to expand its global footprint in 2021. It saw the appointment of Ana MarĂ­a PadrĂłs as its Country Manager of Peru as Betcris saw significant growth and expanded opportunities throughout Latin America. PadrĂłs brought her knowledge and experience in the gaming industry, including that from a successful career at International Game Technology.

Angelo Alberoni, a former executive with Betmotion and Vivagol.com, was added as the Country Manager in Brazil. He has been involved in the gaming industry since 2000. In addition, he is also a partner at VX Comunicação de Portugal and Director of the Brazilian Sports Betting Association, ABAESP.

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Betcris also expanded its reach outside of Latin America. It entered Europe with the introduction of new offices in Poland. Betcris enters Poland as the 18th operator to receive a license to operate in the country.

Representatives from Betcris participated in a number of seminars and summits in 2021, both live and virtual. Fernando Garita, the operator’s Business Development Manager, participated in a session of iGaming NEXT’s Power Hour. He was also present for a SiGMA Americas Virtual event, an opportunity for the best in the industry to showcase what is driving growth and innovation.

The SBC Summit Barcelona was held in September, bringing together leaders and experts from the industry to discuss the latest movements. Duarte participated in that event, discussing the evolving market and the technology that is making a difference.
Betcris was also a Gold Sponsor of the SAGSE Miami.
Betcris awarded its customers with an opportunity to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

It presented travel packages to several of its users to see the MLB All-Star Game live in Colorado, and also awarded a trip to see the upcoming Super Bowl in person.
In always wanting to deliver the best experience to its users, Betcris signed a new sports data agreement with Genius Sports, the leading global supplier of digital sports content and integrity services. It incorporated Genius Sports’ innovative technology to power immersive live experiences for millions of sports fans throughout Latin America. Betcris also gained access to Genius Sports’ proprietary, official data and live video feeds from over 120,000 events per year, including its official NFL data products, dynamic content and player acquisition and retention solutions.

In 2021 Betcris also consolidated its position as an ally of the NFL and MLB for Latin America, Official Bookmaker of the Mexican Soccer Team and presented two new sponsorships: The Betcris Pro League in Ecuador and the Betcris League in Honduras, both first soccer divisions in their countries.

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More development and innovation are on the horizon this year. Betcris learned what is needed to keep the momentum of the company going during the pandemic. It will make digital growth and enhancement a priority in 2022 and will also explore market growth.

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BigCash Goes Global with Launch in Brazil

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BigCash, India’s leading online skill-based real money gaming company, has set its sights on global expansion and aims to offer an unparalleled gaming experience to users worldwide. The global skill-based gaming market is estimated to grow annually at a CAGR of 13.50% and will be valued at USD 106.78 billion, by 2032. Building on its success in India, BigCash is poised to introduce its entertaining games to global audiences, uniquely blending local flavors with its hallmark innovative gameplay.

BigCash started its journey in 2017 and has quickly become players’ preferred choice, by strategically focusing on launching new games and features regularly and due to its superfast and user-friendly interface. Being a multi-gaming app, it offers a wide range of games tailored for all age groups. With popular Indian card games, like poker, rummy, and call break with regional variations; casual games like ludo, ice blaster, fruit chop, along with fantasy cricket, the platform resonates deeply with the players of Bharat.

Continuing on the mission to take Indian technology global and to reach a wider global gaming audience, BigCash, after months of an in-depth market study, had set its views on expanding its global presence with in-house developed and tailored gaming technology and experience. BigCash presently operates in Brazil, besides India.

One of the key reasons behind BigCash’s entry into the Latin American market is the region’s immense potential for growth in the gaming sector. Brazil, in particular, has emerged as a hotspot for gaming companies due to its large population, favorable demographics, and a growing middle class with disposable income.

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BigCash’s global expansion plans include multiple launches in Latin America, Asia, and Africa over the next 12 months. BigCash plans to offer local and international flavors, customized specifically for each country, with a focus on Responsible Gaming and other trust measures, to ensure a deeper bonding with the players.

Ankur Singh, CEO of BigCash, said: “Going global has been part of our strategic planning always; with our launch in Brazil, we have just taken the first step. We are aspiring to be present in 8 countries in the next 12 months. The competitive landscape in Latin America’s gaming industry presents both opportunities and challenges. BigCash is a perfect fit for the Latin American gaming landscape due to our stronghold on tech, which allows product customizations, easy-to-play online games, a supersafe and fast experience; we are already gaining a lot of organic traction.”

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QTech Games recruits David Camacho to take the lead for LatAm markets

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QTech Games recruits David Camacho to take the lead for LatAm markets

QTech Games, the leading games distributor for all emerging markets, has appointed David Camacho to the new role of Account Manager for LatAm Markets.

Camacho arrives at QTech Games after a successful and long-serving spell at Tabella, a global powerhouse across varied igaming verticals, where he proved himself across a range of senior roles focusing on the LatAm markets. At QTech Games, David will drive sales and its existing presence across Central and South America, growing its global footprint in more Spanish and Portuguese-speaking territories.

QTech Games commented: “We’re delighted that David is now part of the QTech team. His extensive experience and network in the industry are second to none, after over two decades in the sector. So, he will prove a true asset to both QTech Games and all our clients, as we will deepen our existing influence across Hispanic markets in Central and South America.

“Recruiting the best localised talent and expertise has always been a central pillar of our strategy. Therefore, we’re naturally thrilled to have David on board.

David Camacho added: “I’m excited to be joining QTech Games, a company with the most remarkable content suite across varied igaming verticals, all delivered via a stellar platform built on bleeding-edge technology. I can’t wait to get started by deploying my business connections and contacts across a region I know so well at such a crucial point in its maturation.

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“Of course, when it comes to LatAm, everyone’s talking about the unfolding scene in Brazil, but I’ll also be concentrating our efforts in more mature countries such as Colombia and Mexico, alongside some other opportunities in Peru, another promising territory with one of the most operator-friendly regulations in recent times. Argentina and Chile will also be interesting in due course. Apart from the strong growth in this region, I believe we will be able to fuel it further with our new QTech Hybrid product that fits perfectly in all these markets!”

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QTech Hybrid will next be showcased at the upcoming SBWA+ show in Ghana in August, where QTech Games delegates will be on site to unpack its breakout technology and salient applications for joining up the retail and digital-mobile experience. QTech Hybrid offers a retail solution that can be transferred seamlessly to mobile in any emerging market, enabling the customer to continue playing after leaving the retail environment. QTech Hybrid allows players to access the full game library of QTech Games, while the retail solution also contains a state-of-the-art Agent Management System. It’s also an instant win for efficient payments. 

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BETBY AND PIXBET ENTER LONG-TERM BRAZILIAN SPORTS BETTING PARTNERSHIP

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BETBY strengthens its Latin American position with agreement to power leading Brazilian brand Pixbet

BETBY, the premium sports betting supplier, has signed a long-term sports betting agreement with Pixbet. The partnership will see Pixbet leverage Betby’s award-winning sports betting solution and services to upgrade its current sportsbook, offering Brazilians a best-in-class online betting experience.

Pixbet a leading Brazilian bookmaker present throughout the national territory, is well known for its bold marketing strategy, having earlier this year been announced as the new shirt sponsor for Brazilian soccer club Flamengo under a lucrative two-year deal.

Chris Nikolopoulos, Chief Commercial Officer at Betby, said: “It is a pleasure to have put pen to paper on this agreement with Pixbet, an operator whose management team boasts clear expertise and a passion for sports betting that mirrors our own.

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“This agreement further bolsters Betby’s impressive range of partners throughout Brazil and Latin America, and we are excited to capitalise on the rich promise this partnership holds.”

Ernildo Junior, owner of Pixbet, said: “We are very pleased to have signed with Betby as we look to further deliver on our sports betting ambitions to become the leading betting brand in Brazil.

“Betby has a proven track record in Latin America and its suite of high-performance sportsbook technology will provide our players with a superior sports betting experience whilst providing us with cutting-edge risk management tools.”

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