Playson, the accomplished digital entertainment supplier, has secured its entry into Brazil, further reinforcing its Latin American footprint.

The landmark move signifies a major milestone for the award-winning game studio as it enters one of the world’s most eagerly anticipated regulated iGaming markets.

Playson’s successful pathway, granted by The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), sees its creative portfolio, including the top performing Hold and Win and Hit the Bonus series, now available to the country’s diverse player base through licensed operators such as Entain, Brazino777, Betano, Superbet, EstrelaBet and Novibet.

Playson’s expansion into Brazil strengthens its rapidly growing LatAm presence having recently penned a distribution deal with Light & Wonder to provide its extensive game portfolio to players across the region. The company’s reputation of delivering immersive gaming experiences complemented by feature-first mechanics, positions it as a leading LatAm supplier.

Tamas Kusztos, Chief Commercial Officer at Playson, said: “We are delighted to have successfully entered the Brazilian market and look forward to building on our established LatAm reputation, with players across the region resonating strongly with our dynamic offering.

“It is credit to departments across the entire Playson team who worked tirelessly to make this entry possible. Now it is time to ensure Brazilian players have access to some of the very best iGaming content available on the market.”

Everi Holdings Inc in an agreement with 1/ST, North America’s preeminent Thoroughbred horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering company, announced the launch of their new mobile app and wagering experience, Gulfstream Racing.

The new Gulfstream Racing App is now available in the Apple App Store. This launch is part of Everi’s strategic expansion into Sports and Entertainment following its acquisition of Venuetize in 2023 and expands the company’s footprint in the horse racing segment. Gulfstream Racing will be a valuable companion app for guests seeking the premier hospitality experience that 1/ST provides.

Phase I of the app launch includes traditional venue app features – ticketing, dining reservations, promotions, race schedules, push and messaging – and a 1/ST designed in-app horse wagering experience to allow fans to place win, place and show bets. The app utilizes Everi’s BeOn Mobile platform and digital CashClub Wallet technology to facilitate a cashless wagering option in the app for fans on-site.

The app launched ahead of the 2025 Pegasus World Cup, South Florida’s leading luxury sports and lifestyle event, which took place on Saturday, January 25, at Gulfstream Park. In addition to Gulfstream Park, Everi and 1/ST will soon roll out a venue app for the renowned Santa Anita Park, including an expansion of the horse wagering and wallet funding experiences, as part of Phase II of this mobile deployment.

“With 1/ST’s experience in delivering world-class entertainment and wagering for horse racing fans, we felt it was a natural fit for Everi to help enhance the venue experience with additional mobile and funding capabilities. Our ability to develop solutions for additional fan engagement, flexible enough to reach them wherever they are, is a key part of our combined strategy to enable seamless, mobile-first, self-service journeys, to meet fans at their preferred touchpoint,” said Darren Simmons, Everi’s Executive Vice President and FinTech Business Leader.

“The collaboration between Everi and 1/ST is about delivering an intuitive, convenient and engaging experience for our fans, and is specially designed for those who are new to horse racing. The Gulfstream Racing App puts the picks of our horse racing experts readily into their hands with a simplified direct betting interface. It also includes ticketing, dining and key venue event highlights, putting everything you need for a fun day at the track in one easy-to-use platform,” said Keith Johnson, President of 1/ST TECHNOLOGY.

Betano, Kaizen Gaming’s online international sports betting and gaming brand, and CBF (the Confederation of Brazilian Football) announce Supercopa Betano Rei 2025. This highly anticipated single-match competition will see Flamengo, winners of the 2024 Copa Betano do Brasil, face off against Botafogo, champions of the 2024 Brasileirão Betano.

As the title sponsor of Brazil’s two largest national football competitions — Brasileirão Betano and Copa Betano do Brasil — Betano reaffirms its commitment to supporting Brazilian football while delivering an unforgettable, safe, and responsible online betting experience for fans.

According to Guilherme Figueiredo, Brazil Country Manager at Betano, “This new partnership further cements our commitment to Brazilian football and strengthens our ties with the CBF. We are present at the country’s biggest national championships, offering thrilling experiences to sports fans within a new and secure regulatory framework. It will be a great match—a true Rio de Janeiro classic between champions.”

Additionally, Betano will present the “Troféu de Craque Betano” to the best player of the grand final. Off the field, in partnership with the CBF, the brand will welcome 48 indigenous leaders to the stadium to experience the action first-hand.

Previously known as the Supercopa do Brasil, the competition has adopted the name Supercopa Rei since last year, in honor of Pelé, the eternal king of Brazilian football.