Latin America
Betcris looks back on second year of its NFL sponsorship heading into Super Bowl LVI
The most-watched sports event in the US is rapidly approaching. The NFL’s Super Bowl LVI will be played on February 13. It promises to be an exciting contest, pitting the Cincinnati Bengals against the LA Rams. This is also an exciting time for Betcris the only official sponsor of the NFL in Spanish-speaking Latin America. It has accomplished several great things with the league since the relationship began two years ago.
The Bengals, coming off a remarkable year, are making their first-ever Super Bowl appearance. The Rams are returning, looking for a rebound after losing a shot at the Lombardi Trophy in Super Bowl LIII in 2018. They lost to the New England Patriots that year after a 17-year drought in the championship game.
Randall Aguilar, Head of Sponsorships at Betcris, commented that “we have been present supporting the progress of the NFL since we began our relationship. Betcris consolidated its relationship with the league two seasons ago and is getting very good results, both on the numbers side and in the customer experience, as well as in its interaction and relationship with the league. We are very happy to be partners with the NFL for Spanish-speaking Latin America and we want our clients to continue benefiting from this relationship.”
Unlike last season, with sports activity diminished due to COVID-19, this season, Betcris has been able to offer its customers and partners the opportunity to attend many games. It has created opportunities for both regular season and postseason trips, including the two games that were played in London. Betcris even allowed the participants to choose which games they wanted to go to, creating totally personalized experiences.
During the season, Betcris had a specific betting program running on the official NFL channel, Mundo NFL. Every Sunday, the best bets of the weekend were exclusively discussed on the program, which garnered a lot of popularity. It became a fan-favorite and other, similar engagement opportunities are in the works.
For the Super Bowl, Betcris is taking customers from several countries to the game. The operator also offered experiences of various levels, both for VIPs and non-VIPs. These were all made possible due to different dynamics that were carried out throughout the season.
For the day of the Super Bowl, Betcris will present a variety of activities in the different countries where it has operations. Among these are watch parties and VIP events to watch the game. In addition, unique options are being developed for social media interaction, where Betcris will give away official NFL merchandise, as well as Betcris prizes such as free plays and more.
In response to the strong relationship between the NFL and Betcris, the league launched the Super Bowl Challenge game, which is presented by Betcris. Fans have been able to give their predictions in a playoff bracket. The contest offers winners prizes from different league sponsors, as well as high-stakes Betcris free plays. The main prize is a trip to the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas.
Even though the current season isn’t yet over, Betcris is already working on next year. It’s too early to provide any details on what’s in store, but there will be even better experiences. With that in mind, Betcris customers can expect a lot of the awesome coverage and promotions they have grown accustomed to receiving.
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.”
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.”
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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