Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has become the first laboratory to achieve accreditation in Maranhão, Brazil. The accreditation allows GLI to perform tests and certification for the gambling and lottery industry interested in working with lottery and fixed-odds betting operators in the state of Maranhão.

The milestone is the latest in a series of regulatory achievements for GLI in Brazil. Lottery of the State of Maranhão is the third jurisdiction in Brazil to accredit laboratories, and GLI is accredited in all and the first to be authorized in all.

Cassiano Pereira Junior, president of Maranhão Parcerias (Mapa), highlighted the importance of the partnership between the Maranhão State Lottery (Lotema) and GLI. “Every day we strive to make Lotema even better, providing greater security for its users. The partnership with GLI is a concrete way of achieving this goal, as its certification laboratories play an important role for the gaming and lottery industry, guaranteeing the conformity, security, and integrity of the products and systems used by Lotema,” Cassiano explained.

“We are grateful to the Lottery of the State of Maranhão for granting GLI the laboratory accreditation, becoming the first to be authorized in Maranhão. It is extremely gratifying to see how Lotema empower themselves by trusting the technical compliance process to provide transparency, integrity, and accountability to all the industry stakeholders through the certification process. The laboratory accreditation is the first step for a successful implementation of the certification based on jurisdictional standards, and the reason why we at GLI take this step very seriously and with great priority every time a new jurisdiction opens. We feel responsible for being part of the solution towards a fast and efficient implementation of regulations, thus supporting further local industry development and sustainable growth. We are grateful to Lotema and excited to be part of its thriving industry,” said Karen Sierra-Hughes, Vice President of Latin America, Caribbean, and Spain.

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GLI has been working with regulators, lotteries, and industry stakeholders across the Latin American and Caribbean region for more than 26 years in their efforts toward regulation, sustainable growth, and eradicating illegal gaming. In Brazil, GLI has been side by side with government entities and all industry stakeholders for nearly 20 years, participating in public hearings in the Senate, Chamber of Deputies, and State government level, and in recent years, adding strategic local representation to strengthen their local support.

International Game Technology PLC has announced that it has launched its first wide-area progressive (WAP) compatible game in Colombia with the all-new Condor Link. Players across the country now have the opportunity to spin for large-scale WAP jackpots at nine properties operated by Winner Group Cirsa, one of Colombia’s largest gaming operators.

Delivering a highly engaging entertainment experience to the gaming floor, IGT’s Condor Link game features four jackpot levels and a reset value of 75,000,000 Colombian Pesos (COP). Condor Link features two compelling base games, Edición Guerrero and Edición Guerrera, and is available on IGT’s versatile PeakSlant32 cabinet, featuring three high-definition displays and a large dynamic player panel.

“Deploying our first WAP-compatible game in Colombia reflects IGT’s commitment to differentiating our roadmap for Latin America and providing our customers with new market-attuned themes and jackpot solutions that can help operators diversify their gaming floors. We are excited to partner with Winner Group Cirsa to introduce Condor Link and bring the excitement of IGT’s compelling jackpot content to players throughout the country,” said David Flinn, IGT SVP Sales, Canada, EMEA, and LATAM.

IGT’s Condor Link is a 50-payline, 50-credit cost-to-cover game featuring vibrant warrior-inspired graphics and integrates popular gameplay features and mechanics like free games, stacked wilds, and an entertaining hold and spin bonus. Condor Link will be available at nine Winner Group Cirsa properties in cities across Colombia, including Armenia, Barranquilla, Bogotá, Cali, and Medellín, and joins IGT’s portfolio of high-performing multi-level progressive themes like the award-winning Prosperity Link, Mystery of the Lamp, and Magic Treasures games.

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Inspired Entertainment, Inc.  announced the appointment of Sebastian Nogues as Head of Business Development – Brazil Interactive. In this new role, Mr. Nogues will be responsible for leading Inspired’s business development efforts across Brazil, with a focus on expanding its interactive gaming presence and driving growth in this high-potential market.

Mr. Nogues joins Inspired with a wealth of experience and a distinguished background in the gaming industry, specifically within customer service, marketing, and business management for interactive and casino gaming. He brings a deep understanding of the market, refined through extensive work with operators across various verticals, including affiliate marketing, consultative selling, and strategic partnerships.

Prior to joining Inspired, Mr. Nogues served as Chief Executive Officer of Latin American Gaming Affiliates (LAGA), where he led a major restructuring, rebranding, and expansion of the company. His efforts established LAGA as a prominent affiliate marketing firm in the Latin American iGaming sector.

His previous experience also includes senior affiliate and business development roles with Control+F5 Gaming and ParsePort, where he focused on driving international sales, strategic partnerships, and customer acquisition.

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Mr. Nogues has a strong record in fostering impactful business relationships, delivering exceptional results in new business development, market analysis, and customer retention. With multilingual skills in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, he is well-equipped to engage with a broad array of partners and stakeholders in Brazil’s dynamic gaming sector.

“We are thrilled to welcome Sebastian to our team as we continue to expand our digital footprint in Brazil,” said Claire Osborne, Vice President of Interactive at Inspired. “Sebastian’s comprehensive expertise in affiliate marketing and business development, and his profound understanding of the Brazilian and Latin American gaming markets make him an exceptional fit for this role. His strategic insight and extensive industry experience will be invaluable as we advance our growth and innovation strategy in the region.”

“I am honored to join Inspired Entertainment and look forward to contributing to our growth in Brazil’s interactive gaming market,” said Mr Nogues. “Brazil presents a significant opportunity for Inspired, and I am excited to work with our talented team to strengthen our presence, foster strategic partnerships, and deliver exceptional value to our clients.”