Latin America
Brazil-Focused Operator Galera.bet Joins Betting Integrity Body IBIA
A non-profit organization, the IBIA is active on six continents and operates a highly effective anti-corruption monitoring and alert network
Galera.bet, a sports betting brand of Match Time Solutions BV, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The online operator is primarily focused on Brazil and this decision fulfils its regulatory obligation under the recently-published Provisional Measure to join an international body for monitoring sports integrity.
Galera.bet is an official sponsor of the Campeonato Brasileiro SĂ©rie A, the Brazilian Basketball Confederation and Brazilian 3Ă3 Basketball Tour. The operator joins nearly 50 companies and over 125 leading sports betting brands in IBIA, further strengthening its position as the worldâs leading operator-run integrity monitoring body.
The IBIA announced its expansion into Brazil earlier this year ahead of the expected regulation of the market. The Brazilian governmentâs subsequent Provisional Measure published on July 25 includes a requirement for licensed operators to be part of an international body for monitoring sports integrity.
According to H2 Gambling Capital, the leading independent authority on global gambling market data, IBIA members are estimated to already account for over 60% of the Brazilian remote gambling market. That leading market position will enable the IBIA to provide a highly accurate analysis and effective deterrent against betting related fraud, making it uniquely positioned to support a crack-down on match-fixing in Brazil.
Galera.bet is committed to working in partnership with the IBIA to prevent and detect corruption in sport and to offer a reliable product to its customers.
âWe are honored to work with the IBIA and to be able to reinforce our purpose of developing business with integrity as our priority,â the Chief Executive Officer for Galera.bet, Marcos SabiĂĄ, said. âWe believe that collaboration between partners is extremely important to protecting the integrity of sport and betting markets from corruption. We hope this is the beginning of a long and successful partnership.â
âWe welcome Galera.betâs decision to join the IBIA, which further strengthens the IBIAâs position ahead of the Brazilian market opening,â the Chief Executive Officer for the IBIA, Khalid Ali, said. âIt recognizes the unique benefits of the IBIAâs operator-run integrity monitoring network and its ability to track membersâ individual consumer transactional activity rather than just analyzing simple odds movements. No other sports integrity solution provides access to this data which covers over US$137 billion in annual betting turnover, making the IBIA the largest and most effective integrity network of its kind globally.â
The IBIA is a not-for-profit body that has no competing conflicts with the delivery of commercial services to other sectors and is run by operators for operators to protect regulated sports betting markets, especially for sports and consumers, from match-fixing. The IBIAâs global monitoring network is a highly effective anti-corruption tool, detecting and reporting suspicious activity in regulated betting markets. Through the IBIA monitoring network, it is possible to track transactional activities linked to individual customer accounts.
Responsible regulated sports betting operators have a significant incentive to help crack-down on match-fixing and the IBIA intends to be at the forefront of that preventative action in Brazil. As part of that process, the IBIA has signed a sports betting integrity protection agreement with the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR). The IBIA will be providing integrity services for its members licensed in Brazil and is open to membership applications from other operators seeking to be active in this and other markets.
All IBIA members are required to pass a strict due diligence process and commit to its code of conduct. The association recently released its Q2 integrity report detailing 50 alerts reported in the quarter. The IBIA reported 268 alerts to the authorities in 2022 with successful sporting or criminal sanctions against 15 teams, officials or players where the IBIA had reported suspicious activity on their matches.
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Vibra Gaming win double awards at SBC LatAm 2024 – âBingo & Lottery Supplier of the Yearâ AND silver for âCasino & iGaming Supplierâ
Go-to LatAm online and land-based content and platform technology provider claims biggest prizes so far
Vibra Gaming, the âgo-toâ content and platform developer for the LatAm region, has won its most significant awards in its five-year history, claiming both âBingo & Lottery Supplier of the yearâ and silver for âCasino & iGaming Supplier of the yearâ at the SBC LatAm Awards.
The rapidly growing provider, that has made huge inroads in the LatAm market in 2023-24 across its three divisions; Vibra Gaming, Vibra Solutions and Vibra VLT, claimed the awards ahead of several larger and more well-established competitors.
In the bingo and lottery category the judges recognized Vibra for its pioneering approach to instant lottery products. Its Scratch-a-lot titles are unique in the market, and its EGM platform is specifically designed for LatAm.
Plans are already in place to expand its content portfolio across hundreds more video lottery terminals in Brazil following the great reception of its games on VLTs in the states of ParaĂba and MaranhĂŁo. The company also plans to distribute content in terminals in Mexico, Peru, and Argentina in the coming months.
In the casino and iGaming category Vibra was rewarded for its high-performing proprietary content development and distribution that has formed the bedrock of the business since its foundation.
Ramiro Atucha, CEO, Vibra Gaming, said:Â âTo see our efforts recognised across flagship categories that touch all three of our business divisions, and to win ahead of so many fantastic other suppliers, is one of the highlights of our journey as a company so far. To say weâre thrilled would be an understatement!
âThese awards prove how far weâve come in such a short space of time and justify all the effort every individual puts into Vibra every single day. Iâm so pleased for everyone involved and Iâd like to thank them all. They deserve this success.â
Founded four years ago by a management team of highly experienced industry experts with decades of land-based and online experience, Vibra Gaming has emerged as one of the most exciting and innovative content studios and software developers in the industry and rapidly grown to become the LatAm marketâs âgo-toâ partner for local and international operators.
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Double win for Kaizen Gaming at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024
Kaizen Gaming, one of the biggest GameTech companies in the world, had an impressive double-win at the SBC Awards LatinoamĂ©rica 2024 on the 31st October in Miami, Florida. Awarded âBrazilian Market Entrant of the Yearâ, and âMarketing Campaign of the Yearâ, the two wins follow an impressive year of growth and exposure for Kaizen Gaming, as well as its premium brand Betano, across Latin America and globally.
Betano is rapidly growing its user base and presence in Brazil, serving as the main and title sponsor of BrasileirĂŁo Betano and Copa Betano do Brasil. As a founding member of the ANJL and IBJR regulatory bodies, Betano is recognised for its dedication to upholding the highest standards of responsible gaming and integrity. Furthermore, the Betano brand has launched multiple CSR initiatives across the country in partnership with sponsored team, Clube AtlĂ©tico Mineiro. It also recently launched the âJuntos em Campoâ long-term program in cooperation with CBF (Brazilian Football Confederation) to promote initiatives focused on gender equality.
Awarded for the results and creativity of its innovative âFootball in Americaâ marketing campaign, Betano successfully introduced Latin America to its âConfiaâ brand platform by leveraging on its CONMEBOL Copa Americaâąïž 2024 sponsorship. The campaign chimed with the spirit of fans across the continent by celebrating Latin Americaâs rich football heritage, playfully responding to Kylian Mbappeâs 2022 comments questioning the regionâs football quality.
Vangelis Skarkalis, Kaizen Gaming Senior Commercial Director LATAM, said: “Latin America is one of the worldâs most dynamic and exciting regions for i-gaming. Being recognised as a leading player in this important market with two wins at the prestigious SBC Awards LatinoamĂ©rica is a great honour – especially on the heels of our recent double-win as âOperator of the Yearâ at both the EGR Operator Awards and SBC Awards. Achieving this success requires an exceptional team of dedicated, ambitious professionals. This award honours everyoneâs hard work and commitment to always going above and beyond in delivering the best experiences for our customers not only in Latin America, but worldwide too.â
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Betsson Group Celebrates Prestigious Wins at SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024
Betsson Group celebrates its success at the SBC Awards LatinoamĂ©rica 2024, winning two prestigious awards: Sportsbook Operator of the Year and Leader of the Year, which was awarded to Kevin Saliba, Commercial Director (Business Development) for Latin America. This marks the second consecutive year Betsson has earned the Leader of the Year accolade, following Andrea Rossiâs win in 2023 â an achievement that underscores our consistent leadership in the region.
The company also secured three silver awards, highlighting its ongoing commitment to excellence across various aspects of its business:
âą Sponsorship of the Year: Recognising the partnership with Boca Juniors, which continues to resonate deeply with fans across Latin America.
âą Marketing Campaign of the Year: Celebrating the successful Copa America campaign, which captured the excitement of the regionâs most anticipated football tournament.
âą Employer of the Year: A testament to the dedication to fostering a positive workplace culture that supports the growth and development of our employees.
Betssonâs win as Sportsbook Operator of the Year reflects its commitment to delivering a top-tier experience for sports fans across Latin America, supported by over 350 promotions, streaming services, and exclusive features like the Betsson Million and SUPER ODDS. These offerings, paired with high-profile partnerships with clubs like Boca Juniors and Racing Club, as well as ambassadors like ZĂ© Roberto and IvĂĄn Zamorano, continue to enhance the brandâs visibility and appeal in the region.
Guiding this growth is Leader of the Year Kevin Saliba, whose market-focused leadership has driven Betssonâs expansion and opened new opportunities across Latin America. His strategic initiatives have strengthened Betssonâs brand presence throughout the region, underscoring his commitment to Betssonâs values of passion, teamwork, and market leadership.
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