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KTO Becomes Latest Brazil-Focused Sports Betting Operator to Join IBIA
KTO, a sports betting brand owned by the KTO Group, has joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). The company was founded in 2018 and has a strong Latin American presence, notably in Brazil where it ranks in the top ten most popular iGaming brands.
The move fulfils the regulatory obligation in Brazil, under the recently published Provisional Measure, to join an international body for monitoring sports integrity. The operator joins nearly 50 companies and over 125 leading sports betting brands in the IBIA, further strengthening the association’s position as the world’s leading operator-run integrity monitoring body.
“We are thrilled to become members of the IBIA,” the Managing Director for KTO, Jeff Tabone, said. “We view this as a step that reinforces our dedication to upholding the highest standards of integrity in sports betting. Trust has always been a cornerstone of the KTO brand and joining the IBIA signifies our commitment to a safe and transparent environment for our customers and the wider industry.”
“KTO is the latest operator to make the IBIA its preferred integrity partner for Brazil and its wider global operations,” the Chief Executive Officer for the IBIA, Khalid Ali, said. “It further expands the IBIA’s position in the Latin American region and Brazil in particular where our members are already estimated to account for over 60% of the remote gambling market. The association looks forward to working closely with KTO and welcomes the operator’s commitment to protecting its sports betting operations through the IBIA’s world leading integrity network.”
The IBIA announced its expansion into Brazil earlier this year ahead of the expected regulation of the market. The Brazilian government’s 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, the 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.
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 IBIA’s global monitoring network is a highly effective anti-corruption tool, detecting and reporting suspicious activity in regulated betting markets. Through the IBIA’s monitoring network, it is possible to track transactional activities linked to individual customer accounts.
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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Livespins now available at Chile’s Betsala
Players can dive into the award-winning Bet with Streamers game, offering a socially charged experience where they bet alongside streamers for dynamic, real-time gameplay.
Players at Betsala can enjoy a socially charged experience like no other after the leading online sportsbook and casino in Chile put pen to paper on a deal to bring Livespins to its lobby for the very first time.
Livespins has revolutionised the way players engage with online casino and slots with its “Bet with Streamers” game which sits in the casino lobby and allows players to join a selection of streams at any given time.
Not only do players get to watch the streamer as they spin the reels on top-tier slot games, but they can bet with the streamer, too. If the streamer wins, they win – it’s that simple.
This creates a group bet and shared experience while still choosing your own bet and number of spins, offering a high level of personalization.
Livespins is all about social interaction with players able to chat with each other and the streamer throughout – they can also drop emojis, reactions and gifs based on the action taking place across the reels.
Betsala has become one of the most popular online sportsbook and casino brands in Chile, with the addition of Livespins allowing it to further differentiate from its competition and deliver a new, exciting online casino experience to its players.
Michael Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at Livespins, said: “Players at Betsala can look forward to a thrilling online casino experience, with Livespins combining the excitement of slot gameplay and streaming in a unique way.
“We’re excited to bring the Livespins experience to Chile for the first time at Betsala, and can’t wait for players to try it out.”
Albert Bellavista, CEO at Betsala, added: “We have become the go-to destination for online casino players in Chile because we have always embraced innovative content and experiences, and this deal with Livespins is a testament to that.
“Bet with Streamers offers a socially charged online casino experience like no other and we are confident that our players will be drawn to the thrilling gameplay, led by the streamer, and the option to bet on the action taking place across the reels.
“It’s a truly unique combination that promises to put players on the edge of their seats game round after game round.”
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SYNOT Games Launches Progressive Bonus with BetPlay
SYNOT Games has announced its further expansion into the Colombian market through a partnership with BetPlay. This alliance highlights SYNOT Games’ commitment to increasing its presence in Latin America and providing its engaging and innovative games to a wider audience.
Through this partnership, BetPlay’s online platform will feature a curated selection of SYNOTGames’ top-performing titles, including fan favorites like Aztec Jaguar, Diamond Fever, Realm of Lions, Respin Joker 243. This integration is designed to diversify BetPlay’s gaming offerings and deliver a richer, more varied gaming experience to its customers.
In addition, the company announced that BetPlay will be the first operator in Colombia to launch the SYNOT Progressive Bonus. This innovative, four-level progressive bonus game offers a flexible and premium gaming experience available to all players across all SYNOT slots games.
Kristína Ďaďová, Sales Manager at SYNOT Games said: “We are excited to team up with Casino Betplay as we expand our presence in the Colombian market. This partnership is pivotal for SYNOT Games as we look to establish a strong foothold in Latin America. We are confident that our innovative gaming solutions, including the new SYNOT Progressive system, will resonate well with local players and contribute significantly to Betplay’s offering.”
“Adding SYNOT Games to our casino offerings aligns perfectly with our commitment to provide our customers with the most entertaining and secure gaming experience. SYNOT’s games are known for their quality and innovation, which we believe will greatly appeal to our players and enhance their gaming enjoyment,” Geovanni Florez, Sr Director Product and Operations at BetPlay, said.
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Los Angeles Rams launch Next Gen Stats-powered, in-stadium highlights through new collaboration with Genius Sports
The Los Angeles Rams (“Rams”) have collaborated with Genius Sports Limited to provide their fans with augmented, data-driven in-game highlights within SoFi Stadium.
During every Rams home game, immersive highlights leveraging the NFL’s proprietary Next Gen Stats (“NGS”) data will be displayed on SoFi Stadium’s iconic Infinity Screen. These highlights, powered by GeniusIQ, Genius Sports’ next generation data and artificial intelligence platform will include crucial NGS insights such as player locators and speeds, time for the quarterback to throw and a complete minimap.
As a long-term partner of the Rams, Verizon will be integrated at crucial times within the highlights, unlocking premium new augmented advertising inventory in front of a highly engaged audience. Verizon’s logo and messaging will take center stage creating a dynamic new platform for them to strengthen their brand affinity with Rams fans.
GeniusIQ applies powerful machine learning and AI to translate huge volumes of NGS data into a semantic understanding of football. It then powers real-time insights and brand activations, creating meaningful connections with fans when the on-field action is at its most compelling.
“Since opening SoFi Stadium in 2020, we continuously look to team up with best-in-class companies to set the gameday standard at the Rams House,” said Kathryn Kai-ling Frederick, Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Rams. “We are thrilled to work with Genius Sports to deliver this unprecedented experience to our fans and grateful to our partner Verizon for elevating this content.”
“Connecting our partners and sports fans with the excitement of live sports through memorable experiences is intrinsic to our GeniusIQ offering,” said Steve Bornstein, President, North America of Genius Sports. “Our partnership with the Los Angeles Rams breaks new ground in sports fan engagement, combining immersive highlights and rich tracking insights for brands like Verizon. We’re delighted to showcase the enhanced value of Genius Sports with the NFL and the Rams.”
Genius Sports is the exclusive distributor of NFL Official League Data.
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