partnerships
1/ST CONTENT expands its South American footprint in new deal with American Racing Channel and Codere for Uruguayan Racing
1/ST CONTENT – the pre-eminent provider of premium content for North American horse racing and a key division of 1/ST RACING, the biggest racing company in the Americas – has broadened its growing international footprint with the announcement of a progressive partnership with American Racing Channel, a leading LatAm distributor which holds the rights to the two foremost racetracks in Uruguay at Hipódromo Nacional de Maroñas and the Las Piedras Racetrack.
Grupo Codere, the powerhouse international operator for Hispanic markets, has already agreed to integrate exclusive fixed-odds content, data and signals (broadcast and video streaming) from both Las Piedras and Maroñas. The latter track’s national flagship, the Group 1 Gran Premio José Pedro Ramírez, takes place on 6 January 2025, and also boasts a stellar racecard which features a host of other top-class action, like the Group 1 Ciudad de Montevideo, the Maroñas and the Piñeyrua (both Group 3s).
By leveraging 1/ST CONTENT’s unparalleled expertise in capturing and broadcasting live racing events, coupled to a truly international distribution network and worldwide reach, global fans can now enjoy a best-in-breed racing experience from the comfort of their homes, or on the move.
Simon Fraser, Senior Vice President of International at 1/ST CONTENT, said: “1/ST CONTENT is delighted to establish this partnership with American Racing Channel to broaden the international appeal of Uruguayan horse racing from these two elite racecourses, especially as the famous Ramírez festival hoves into view in early January in the capital of Montevideo.
“Horse racing already benefits from a strong history and robust following across Uruguay and proximate countries like Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru, which have produced some high-quality thoroughbreds, trainers and, above all, jockeys who have regularly showcased their skills in the States as well.
“Thanks to this breakout relationship with our friends at American Racing Channel and Codere, we can also provide a more educational service and supporting marketing structure around this content in order to make it easily intelligible to both seasoned fans and unfamiliar audiences.
“Furthermore, working with our alliance partners at Racing1 – the newly founded complete service hub for international racing – we are now able to distribute this content more broadly than ever before. Indeed, racing from the Americas is a great way to help global operators engage new and underserved audiences by delivering 24/7 horse racing, allowing us to return the value to two more stunning racetracks and their hard-working stakeholders.”
Horacio Esposito, Vice President of American Racing Channel (ARC), said: “We are very happy and excited to widen our services for Maroñas and Las Piedras racecourses, now including fixed-odds distribution, thanks to this partnership with our friends at 1/ST CONTENT. Our long-term relationship with the Uruguayan racing industry is a true commitment to collaborate in the growing of the business, and this latest deal demonstrates that progressive intent.”
1/ST CONTENT’s daily timetable of engaging action, whose chronology naturally complements international racing coverage across varied time-zones, provides 1/ST CONTENT’s global partners with a reliable source of fast-settling betting content at peak leisure-time viewing slots throughout diverse territories.
Century Casinos Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Century Casino & Hotel Cape Girardeau (Century), has entered into a long-term agreement with BetMGM to bring BetMGM’s sports betting platform to the Missouri market.
Under the terms of the agreement, BetMGM will operate an online and mobile sports betting application under Century’s license in Missouri. The agreement includes a percentage of net gaming revenue payable to Century, with a guaranteed minimum, as well as retail sportsbook options to be exercised at Century’s discretion.
“We are excited to partner with BetMGM, a leading online sports betting and gaming entertainment company with a dynamic and innovative brand. This partnership is another step forward in leveraging our Missouri licenses and delivering premium entertainment experiences for our customers,” said Erwin Haitzmann and Peter Hoetzinger, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Century Casinos.
Aviatrix, the award-winning crash game, is now live with Vibra Solutions, with a focus on growth in key Latin American markets.
The partnership between Aviatrix and Vibra Solutions was signed last year, and with the integration now complete, Vibra Solutions’ operator partners now have access to the game. Vibra Solutions is certified in Brazil, Peru, Argentina (LotBa) and Malta.
Anastasia Rimskaya, Chief Account Officer at Aviatrix, said: “We’re thrilled to be live with Vibra Solutions, a company that truly understands the unique needs of the Latin American market. This partnership is a major milestone in our expansion strategy across the region, and we’re confident that operators and players alike will love what Aviatrix brings to the table.”
Federico Saini, Chief Commercial Officer at Vibra Solutions added: “Aviatrix has quickly become one of the most talked-about games in the industry, and we’re delighted to bring it to our operator partners across Latin America. It’s innovative, engaging, and perfectly suited to the preferences of our markets. We look forward to seeing strong results as we roll it out across the region.”
Belatra Games, the specialist online slots developer, has amplified its presence in the Argentine market through a partnership with sports betting operator, Sportsbet.
Betting site Sportsbet is highly respected across the country, offering a wide range of online games, including slots, roulette and blackjack, as well as a live casino that provides an immersive experience for players.
As part of the agreement, Belatra will integrate a selection of its games, including popular hits Mummyland Treasures, Rise of Zeus, Golden øks, Make it Gold, and newly released Cyber Gypsies.
In June, Belatra will be heading to PGS – Peru Gaming Show, Latin America’s leading international gaming fair, further emphasising its commitment to the LatAm region.
Andrés Troelsen, Belatra Games’ Commercial Director for Latin America commented: “Belatra continues to bolster our presence in LatAm and collaborating with Sportsbet gives us the perfect chance to accelerate our growth in Argentina. Sportsbet has a strong brand presence in the country and we look forward to enhancing their platform with a selection of our most popular games.
Anahi Melisa Garcia, Project Manager Sportbet Argentina: “We are excited to add Belatra titles to our platform, with the goal of continuing to elevate the gaming experience we offer. This partnership allows us to expand our casino catalog with high-quality, internationally recognized content. We are confident that this collaboration will mark the beginning of a strong and lasting relationship, and we believe it will be key to our growth within the Argentine market.”
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