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The City of Buenos Aires Regulator and IBIA Sign New Alliance to Cooperate on Sports Betting Integrity
The Loteria de la Ciudad, the public entity in charge of regulating sports betting in the city of Buenos Aires, and the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), the largest betting integrity monitor of its type in the world, have signed a memorandum of understanding on sports betting integrity. The agreement will contribute to the development of a regulated, transparent, safe and responsible sports betting market and discourage all types of unfair or fraudulent practices and the manipulation of sports competitions in the city of Buenos Aires.
Martin Garcia Santillan and Federico Cattadori, President and Manager of Gaming and Betting Control of Loteria de la Ciudad, proceeded to sign this memorandum with IBIA, which establishes collaboration guidelines for the exchange of technical knowledge and information related to the integrity of sports and betting.
âThe IBIA is delighted to have reached an agreement with the Loteria de la Ciudad to work collaboratively to protect sports, consumers and the regulated betting market from match-fixing,â the Chief Executive Officer for the IBIA, Khalid Ali, said. âThe association and its members will analyse the betting on their global markets, which cover over $137 billion in sports betting revenue per annum, and work closely with the Loteria de la Ciudad to identify and investigate any suspicious betting activity.â
As highlighted in IBIAâs Q1 integrity report, during the period 2018 to 2022, the association reported nine suspicious betting alerts on Argentinian sporting events, which represents approximately 9% of all the 105 alerts reported in the Latin American region in that period (behind Brazil with 33 alerts, Dominican Republic with eleven and Mexico with eleven).
This alliance is beneficial for Loteria de la Ciudad as the sharing of information on suspicious betting activities will allow feedback on prevention and it will facilitate the improvement of actions to ensure fraud control and prevention. In turn, this comprehensive approach will ensure that actions are taken to mitigate any potential criminal activity.
The IBIA is a globally recognized non-profit organization that seeks to guarantee integrity in the sports betting sector. Its membership includes nearly 50 companies and over 125 leading sports betting brands including companies that operate with a licence in the city of Buenos Aires.
Representing nearly 50% of all regulated commercial online betting activity, the IBIAâs key objective is to fight against corruption in betting in order to protect the integrity of its members, consumers and partners such as sports bodies from fraud caused by the unfair manipulation of sporting events and associated betting.
The signing of this memorandum highlights the policy of Loteria de la Ciudad to strengthen ties with international bodies for the protection of the integrity of sport and sports betting and, in addition, reinforces the commitment to the prevention, surveillance and detection of unfair or fraudulent practices within a regulated, safe and transparent framework.
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EstrelaBet Will Sponsor CazéTV During Broadcasts of Paulistão and Brasileirão
EstrelaBet and CazéTV have formalized a partnership to sponsor the broadcasts of the Brazilian Championship and renew their support for the Paulistão. The agreement, valid for the 2025 edition of both competitions, includes brand display, content production, and other agreed conditions.
EstrelaBet and CazĂ©TV have developed a solid partnership, collaborating on the main competitions broadcast by the channel. Since 2022, EstrelaBet has sponsored events such as the menâs, womenâs and futsal World Cups, as well as international competitions such as the Europa League, and national competitions such as the PaulistĂŁo and BrasileirĂŁo matches, among other initiatives.
âWe have achieved exceptional results since we began our partnership with CazĂ©TV. By signing the new agreements, we are clearly pleased with this work that has brought the audience closer to their favorite team. The channel has a unique language, whose goal is to make every moment more fun and engaging. It is an alternative format, and we believe that we are expanding our visibility and directly engaging with an audience that seeks different experiencesâ said Renan Cavalcanti, CMO of EstrelaBet.
âWe are very proud to have EstrelaBet as a partner since the 2022 Qatar World Cup, through the 2023 Australian Women’s Cup and the 2024 PaulistĂŁo. We have closely followed EstrelaBet’s growth during this period and we are sure that we will have an incredible 2025 together as well,â said Ricardo Souto, partner at LiveMode.
The PaulistĂŁo will have 16 dates, including the knockout stage and finals, starting in January and ending on March 27. The Campeonato Brasileiro will have 38 rounds, starting on March 29 and ending on December 21.
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ESPN BET, PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+ Team Up to Launch New Betting Stream
The PGA TOUR, PENN Entertainment (PENN) and ESPN are launching a live betting stream on PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+. The ESPN BET branded stream will provide key data, insights and live betting analysis during coverage of six marquee FedExCup events across the 2025 PGA TOUR season.
ESPN BET on PGA TOUR LIVE, set to premiere at the WM Phoenix Open on ESPN+ starting Thursday, Feb. 6, is made possible by a new multi-year agreement between the PGA TOUR and PENN Entertainment, the operator of ESPN BET. The deal designates ESPN BET as an Official Betting Operator of the PGA TOUR.
âPairing the PGA TOURâs in-depth ShotLink powered by CDW data with the power of the ESPN and ESPN BET brands is certain to make for a compelling sports-watching experience for fans and bettors of our sport. A competition feed with a focus on odds and wagers has been a goal of the PGA TOUR since our agreement with ESPN+ first began in 2022, and we are proud to make that vision a reality today with the support of our new partner, PENN Entertainment,â said Scott Warfield, PGA TOUR vice president, gaming.
âWeâre pleased to partner with the PGA TOUR and grow the ESPN BET brand through innovative betting-themed broadcasts powered by our sportsbook. ESPN BET on PGA TOUR LIVE deepens our already robust media and betting integrations with ESPN and creates unique opportunities to engage golf fans in an entertaining way with compelling up-to-the-minute data and insights,â said Jason Birney, vice president of operations at PENN Interactive.
The new feed will stream on ESPN+ during the six events, providing live golf coverage in the two hours leading up to the linear broadcast window, with an early look at key storylines from a betting perspective. Throughout the coverage, host Jonathan Coachman, on-course reporter Michael Collins and analysts including Matt Every and Graham DeLaet will present content and discussion on hole-by-hole live betting and tournament markets.
Following its premiere at the WM Phoenix Open (Feb. 6-9) and coverage of the famed 16th hole, ESPN BET on PGA TOUR LIVE will return for the TOURâs flagship event, THE PLAYERS Championship (March 13-16). From there, fans will see ESPN BET telecasts from three Signature Events: Truist Championship (May 8-11), the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday (May 29-June 1) and Travelers Championship (June 19-22). The final ESPN BET on PGA TOUR LIVE program will broadcast from TPC Southwind at Memphis, Tennessee, the site of the FedEx St. Jude Championship (Aug. 7-10), the opening event of the FedExCup Playoffs.
âESPN BET on PGA TOUR LIVE is an example of the kind of engaging, innovative programming that only the PGA TOUR, ESPN BET and ESPN can deliver. Bringing these unique partnerships together is an important strategy in ESPNâs commitment to covering and expanding the audience for world-class golf across PGA TOUR LIVE on ESPN+, TGL, the Masters, PGA Championship, LPGA and more,â said Tim Bunnell, senior vice president, ESPN Programming and International.
As part of the PGA TOURâs Official Betting Operator program, ESPN BET and PENN will have rights to use PGA TOUR marks as well as connect with fans through content and advertising within TOUR media and partner platforms.
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Playson strengthens Canadian footprint with Titanplay partnership
Playson, the established digital entertainment supplier, has secured its latest partnership in Canada after launching its games portfolio with rising iGaming operator Titanplay.
After obtaining its Ontario licence and going live in June earlier last year, Titanplay has made impressive strides in a short space of time with its online casino offering resonating with players across the province.
The agreement sees Playson support Titanplayâs ongoing expansion across Ontario with the supplierâs industry-renowned Hold and Win portfolio now available on the operatorâs website, integrated via Relax Gamingâs aggregation platform.
Titles including Coin Strike: Hold and Win, Diamonds Power: Hold and Win and Pink Joker: Hold and Win will enable players to enjoy a feature-led, captivating gameplay experience and expand Titanplayâs rapidly expanding portfolio.
Playsonâs latest tie-up underlines its intent of further establishing its brand within Ontario after successfully entering the Canadian province back in 2022. The providerâs industry-renowned portfolio continues to drive long-term value for operators worldwide.
Blanka Homor, Sales Director at Playson, said: âWe are proud of the footprint we have established in Ontario with local players truly appreciating the Playson experience. Partnering with an exciting name in the region like Titanplay allows us to accelerate our progress and bring our premium offering to an increased pool of players.
âWe look forward to gauging the response from Titanplay enthusiasts and watching this partnership grow from strength to strength.â
Titanplay management commented: âAt Titanplay, we pride ourselves with working with industry-renowned names and partnering with Playson seamlessly fits into our plans of becoming a household name in Ontario and across Canada.
âOur portfolio will undoubtedly be elevated by Playsonâs Hold and Win collection, offering players a dynamic offering of feature-filled, graphically advanced titles.â
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