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Atlas-IAC hires hires Eddie Morales to lead LatAm sales; heads for SBC Summit Latinoamérica in Miami
Atlas-IAC, the leading sportsbook and PAM software developer, has appointed Eddie Morales to the new role of Head of Sales for Iberia and LatAm, as it bids to consolidate its South American presence at SBC Summit Latinoamérica, and grow its global footprint across more Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets.
Morales arrives at Atlas-IAC after successful stints over the past four years at both Soft2bet and BetGamesTV, where he proved himself across similar senior sales roles, taking the reins for business development and LatAm and Iberian sales, and helping to stimulate consistent growth at both companies in recent years.
There, he diligently built each brand’s reputation in global gaming territories, with a keen eye for strategy and new sales for both digital and retail channels across emerging markets. Now Morales brings those skills to bear at the sector’s emerging force in sports betting services, spearheading the expansion of Atlas’ dedicated skill set in AI-driven automated trading and CRM tools into international territories.
Morales had also previously spent much of his earlier career on the B2C side of the sector, notably heading up Head of Business Development for Spain at MarathonBet, before returning to B2B as Head of Spanish Sales for Golden Race.
Morales said: “I’ve always based my business relationships on the ability to add value, and having met with Sergei and enjoyed his articulate enthusiasm around Atlas-IAC, I had to find out more. Digging down into the platform modular attributes, what I’ve seen is the most sophisticated-yet-intelligible sportsbook I’ve ever encountered on the market.
“Working with Atlas, I’ve not only found a string of AI-powered products whose breakthrough tech promises to deliver a genuine step change in the sports betting, but also a strong experienced team that are client-focused and eager to tailor their offering to make it work for the operator. And while the platform’s layers of automation across trading and marketing are already impressive, its modular easy-to-integrate components really set it apart. All of which makes my job in selling it so much easier!
“The team at Atlas, allied to their advisory partners at RPM Gaming, have excellent relationships across the industry, cultivated after years of risk management and sports betting consultancy in the gambling space. They’re trusted, super talented and respected. I can’t align with a stronger story than that. I can wait to get going at SBC Summit Latinoamérica.”
Sergei Efimenko, CEO of Atlas-IAC, added: “We’re delighted Eddie has joined the Atlas team and will hit the ground running at SBC Summit Latinoamérica. His extensive experience and contacts in sales and business development are second to none. We feel sure he’ll be a true asset to both Atlas and all our clients, as we bid to deepen our existing influence across Hispanic markets.”
The sportsbook supplier will make its debut at SBC Summit Latinoamérica, South America’s premier sports betting and igaming summit, this week at the at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Miami (1-3 November), where Atlas delegates, alongside their advisory partners at RPM Gaming, will be on hand to unpack its latest plans and innovative product suite. Get in touch to book a meeting to discuss the full platform via an easy-to-follow demonstration; consider its “no-risk” sportsbook option; evaluate its in-built CRM and trading tools, built by some of the finest trading minds in the business.
Atlas-IAC will use this timely tradeshow to showcase its diverse, cutting-edge automated trading tools and fully automated CRM solution, which allows the complete management of customer marketing and communication activities in one place. Customers can be grouped into profiled segments based on site activity, betting behaviour, deposit regularity and a host of additional personal traits.
Atlas-IAC’s next-generation sportsbook can also now be integrated as an iframe on a no-risk structure, running off unique pricing models – allowing users to enjoy sophisticated and reactive in-play odds up to the last second of a game, with competitive pricing on all sports. This service arrives in perfect time for this autumn’s relentless sporting schedule, including the upcoming football World Cup.
Atlas-IAC’s modern technology assists in overcoming local regulatory challenges with a light physical deployment backed up by centralised control systems. The company has always placed a strong premium on social responsibility and its solution offers full workflow management across AML and customer interactions as well as flexible tools for self-exclusion, time-outs and self-imposed limits.
Morales added: “Should any Spanish or Portuguese-speaking operator or casino be looking to mitigate the potential risk of integrating a new sportsbook ahead of the FIFA World Cup and beyond, please reach out to me directly. Our sportsbook solution can now uniquely underwrite all the trading downside for running its services as a statement of intent and the ability of its underlying platform to deliver in any global market.
“The idea behind it is mostly aimed at casino or other single-product operators, especially ones that aren’t used to a sportsbook solution itself. In other words, those who wouldn’t want to have a trading team; they might ostensibly hesitate at the typical risks involved in running a sportsbook. Sportsbooks used to be seen by some as a high-risk offering, or a volatile area in which to operate. But our simple concept is, if you are a casino operator, we will integrate as an iframe into your platform – and we will underwrite all the risk. You literally don’t have to burn any fuel managing it, nor worrying about it. We’ll take care of everything. And if there is any downside, as I say, we’ll underwrite that.”
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council through its executive director issued $50,000 in fines to Bovada.lv, an unlicensed and therefore illegal sportsbook operating in Tennessee.
Bovada failed to comply with cease and desist letters delivered to addresses in Curaçao, and Council investigators placed wagers through Bovada’s platform on three separate occasions, including as recently as October 16, 2024.
The Sports Gaming Act authorizes the Council to impose a $10,000 fine for the first offense of accepting wagers without a license, which rises to $15,000 for the second offense, and $25,000 for the third offense. Subsequent offenses may lead to the imposition of a $25,000 fine for each occurrence, an occurrence being a single wager accepted in Tennessee.
In the cease and desist letters, the Council ordered Bovada to allow all Tennessee users to withdraw any funds currently held by the unlicensed sportsbook.
“The Sports Wagering Council recommends that Tennessee users of Bovada withdraw their funds immediately. Our primary role is the protection of the public interest through a safe, regulated environment, and Tennessee sports bettors need to know that just because they can access a sports betting website or app inside Tennessee’s borders does not mean it is licensed to do business here,” Mary Beth Thomas, Executive Director of Tennessee Sports Wagering Council, said.
Legal sportsbook operators provide important bettor protections not found in the illegal market. If an individual wagers with unlicensed sportsbooks, their sensitive financial and personal information may not be protected and could even be shared with criminal enterprises. The bettor’s money could be withheld or disappear without a way to recover it.
The SWC is working closely with its network of law enforcement at the state and federal level to eradicate illegal sportsbooks such as Bovada and others.
Tennessee is the largest “online-only” sports betting market in the US, with more than $4.7 billion wagered in Tennessee last fiscal year through online sportsbooks licensed by the Council.
The hottest new game from Aristocrat Gaming, Phoenix Link, is now live on casino floors, with Yaamava’ Resort & Casino being the first in North America to offer the highly-anticipated game. As the next evolution of the international hit game, Dragon Link, Phoenix Link features player-favorite mechanics from top games with all-new themes, features, and bonuses.
“We have been humbled by the incredible global fanfare Dragon Link has received over the years but are never ones to rest on our laurels. The teams have been working tirelessly on a follow-up that brings together all the player-favorite elements in a new and exciting way with Phoenix Link as the proud result. We were thrilled to partner with Yaamava’ to premiere Phoenix Link with flair, excitement, and celebration,” said Victor Duarte, executive vice president of product for Aristocrat Gaming.
Phoenix Link players will enjoy the game’s additional denominations, configurations, and jackpots on each of the launch game theme titles. Gameplay features include Hold & Spin, Free Games with multiplier wilds or twin spin reels, Phoenix Mystery trigger, and more new bonus twists. Phoenix Link is available on the Neptune Single cabinet.
“Yaamava’ is thrilled to host yet another world premiere in gaming with the launch of Phoenix Link by Aristocrat Gaming. Our Club Serrano members are already raving about this captivating extension of the player-favorite Dragon Link. It’s a great addition to the Yaamava’ gaming floor,” said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel, said.
On November 6, the iGaming industry in Mexico is preparing for a key event in which the benefits and challenges that regulation has brought to the Mexican market will be discussed. Under the title “Benefits of Regulation in the Mexican Market”, this panel will offer an in-depth look at the impact of regulation on transparency, competition and consumer protection, critical issues in the new digital era of iGaming.
The event, moderated by Geraldine Alexandra García Torres, Media Manager of Digital Gaming News, will feature the participation of recognized figures in the sector such as Daniel Magariños, representative of BMM Testlabs, and Hermilo Peregrina Cabrera of Prometeo IT Solutions. Both panelists will contribute their extensive knowledge and experience in regulation and certification in the Mexican market, and will analyze with the public the challenges and opportunities that companies face in an increasingly competitive and regulated context.
BMM Testlabs, who will participate as a Gold Sponsor, underlines with its sponsorship the importance of regulation to strengthen the iGaming sector in Mexico and demonstrates its commitment to progress and transparency in the Mexican market. For its part, Kushki joins as a Silver Sponsor, promoting the dialogue and analysis necessary for the industry.
Daniel Magariños, from BMM Testlabs, expressed his enthusiasm for participating in this digital webinar: “It has been a pleasure to be able to share our comments as a Laboratory on a market like the Mexican one and exchange opinions with a reference like Hermilo and the company Prometeo IT Solutions, with its excellent track record in this market. A relaxed talk with a lot of learning that I hope will be interesting for the attendees.”
For his part, Hermilo Peregrina, from Prometeo IT Solutions, highlighted the relevance of these spaces for dialogue: “Thank you to Conferencias iGaming for the invitation to participate in this panel. Thanks to Geraldine for coordinating us, and it was a pleasure to share ideas and opinions with my friend Daniel from BMM Testlabs, who has extensive experience in international regulations and certifications.”
Sponsor Support
The panel has the support of important sponsors who recognize the relevance of regulation in the development of the iGaming market in Mexico. Among them, BMM Testlabs as Gold Sponsor, and Kushki as Silver Sponsor.
Event Details:
Date: November 6
Time: 10:00 a.m. (Mexico)
Registration: Register here
Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this essential conversation for the future of the industry. Secure your place and access a key analysis on the dynamic iGaming market in Mexico!
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