Mobile Streams Plc (MOS) has announced that, following a successful testing phase, its online casino and sportsbook—formerly known as Bet—has officially launched in Mexico under the name Estadio Gana. This platform provides Mexican sports fans with the latest global sports news, live match updates, and the opportunity to place bets, offering both a Sports Book and Casino experience. Designed with Mexico’s sports and gaming community in mind, Estadio Gana aims to deliver a dynamic and engaging experience for users looking to explore both betting and gaming options.

This launch marks an important step into Mexico’s rapidly expanding sports betting market. With projections indicating the industry could reach US$11.47 billion by the end of 2025, and potential growth of up to 70% by 2028, the timing aligns well with the country’s passion for sports and the upcoming co-hosting of the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

“We’re excited to reach this milestone with our partners in Mexico and abroad. The launch of Estadio Gana is just the beginning, and we look forward to its continued growth,” said Mark Epstein, CEO of Mobile Streams.

“We are excited about the future of Estadio Gana and look forward to continuing our partnership with MOS as we navigate the opportunities ahead in Mexico’s growing gaming market. With the World Cup approaching, we see great potential for continued growth,” Carlos Gomez, CEO of Estadio Gana, said.

Betfair has launched a new advertising campaign, starring brand ambassadors Ronaldo and Rivaldo. The initiative aims to introduce the new product available to the bookmaker’s customers, Safe Substitution, a differential that reinforces the uninterrupted excitement of the game.

With Safe Substitution, when a player leaves the field, the bet automatically follows the change and the player who comes in to replace him will be valid for the initial bet. This means that, for example, if a bettor places a bet on a specific player to score a goal, but he ends up being substituted before completing the action, the bet will continue with the player who comes in to replace him.

The campaign, created by Ogilvy Brazil, began airing over the weekend and addresses the possibility of what Brazilian life would be like if everything had a safe replacement like the one offered by Betfair.

“Safe Substitution is an innovative new feature that keeps the action alive by ensuring that bets are not interrupted by unexpected changes in the match. We know how frustrating it can be when your bet falls through because your favourite player has been substituted. The launch of this product means that Betfair customers will now always have the opportunity to stay in the game until the final whistle without missing out on any of the action. It reinforces our commitment to listening to our customers and delivering the best betting experiences in innovative and exciting ways for our Brazilian players,” Jess Wilson, senior marketing manager at Betfair.

“We prioritised a creation that exalts the joy and Brazilian spirit. The commercial seeks to connect the Betfair brand with the public in an authentic way,” Rafael Donato, CCO of Ogilvy Brazil, said.

Alexander Davidson, Associate creative director of Ogilvy Brazil, said: “The idea is to show that, just like football, life is full of surprises, but with ‘Safe Substitution’, fun is always guaranteed. Betting with Betfair means keeping the excitement going until the end.”

Internet Vikings, a licensed in-state hosting provider for the U.S. iGaming and online sports betting industry, is announcing that it’s supporting Plannatech, a large B2B Provider, now stepping into the B2C space, in its expansion within the United States through an agreement to provide VMware cloud hosting solutions in Arizona.

Plannatech, leveraging the well-established Betcris brand from the America’s sports betting industry, has selected Internet Vikings for its structured setup processes, stable hosting environment, and technical expertise. This agreement ensures that the B2C iGaming and sportsbook operator benefits from a highly secure and reliable infrastructure, with Internet Vikings’ responsive support playing a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations.

“This is our 2nd state with Internet Vikings, who has been an absolute pleasure working with in providing the solid hosting infrastructure we need as we now expand into Arizona this time as the Operator,” said Adam Bjorn, CEO at Plannatech.

“We value our partnership with Plannatech and extending our VMware cloud hosting solutions to Arizona was the perfect next step as they bring new strategic offerings to the U.S. market,” said Rickard Vikström, CEO and Founder of Internet Vikings.

The Arizona sports betting market has seen impressive growth rates, with total handle reaching $791.2M in October 2024. While several operators have struggled to gain traction, Plannatech, utilizing the Betcris brand, is taking a strategic approach and leveraging its extensive experience in competitive markets. By choosing Internet Vikings as their hosting partner, Plannatech ensures a strong, compliant, and resilient digital presence as they expand their U.S. operations.