Betsson Group celebrates its success at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 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 Rossi’s win in 2023 – 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:

• Sponsorship of the Year: Recognising the partnership with Boca Juniors, which continues to resonate deeply with fans across Latin America.

• Marketing Campaign of the Year: Celebrating the successful Copa America campaign, which captured the excitement of the region’s most anticipated football tournament.

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• Employer of the Year: A testament to the dedication to fostering a positive workplace culture that supports the growth and development of our employees.

Betsson’s 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 Zé Roberto and Iván Zamorano, continue to enhance the brand’s visibility and appeal in the region.

Guiding this growth is Leader of the Year Kevin Saliba, whose market-focused leadership has driven Betsson’s expansion and opened new opportunities across Latin America. His strategic initiatives have strengthened Betsson’s brand presence throughout the region, underscoring his commitment to Betsson’s values of passion, teamwork, and market leadership.

Rush Street Interactive Inc. has announced that it has been named Casino Operator of the Year at the prestigious SBC Latinoamérica Awards 2024. This accolade highlights RSI’s exceptional growth and commercial success in the Latin American market.

“We are honored to receive the SBC’s Latinoamérica’s Casino Operator of the Year award. This recognition is a testament to our strategic focus on expanding our presence in Latin America and delivering a superior gaming experience to our players. Our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and responsible gaming continues to drive our success in this dynamic market. RSI has significantly expanded its footprint in Latin America, launching operations in new markets and strengthening its position as a top-tier operator. We have introduced a range of innovative gaming products and services tailored to the preferences of Latin American players,” said Richard Schwartz, CEO of RSI.

Konami Gaming’s President & Chief Executive Officer Steve Sutherland has received the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers’ (AGEM) 2024 Jens Halle Memorial Award during the official awards ceremony at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Las Vegas. He was selected for excellence in commercial gaming professionalism, as the embodiment of business success, attention to detail, evident humanity, willingness to “go the extra mile,” and long-lasting dedication to the health of the industry as a whole. Investing more than three decades of his career in the gaming supplier sector, Steve Sutherland is a central figure and longtime advocate in responsible gaming industry advancement.

“Throughout his entire career, Steve has been someone with an executive mindset who knows how to lead, manage, and operate a business at an extremely high level. He brought his knowledge from the technology industry into the gaming supplier sector and made a lasting impact on the companies he has led, all while helping mentor countless other commercial executives who now are themselves leaders of gaming supplier companies with global reach. He’s the real deal when it comes to our industry and epitomizes excellence in commercial gaming professionalism. Our supplier sector salutes Steve for all he continues to accomplish and happily presents this year’s Jens Halle award to him,” Bob Parente, chair of the board at AGEM, said.

The Jens Halle Memorial Award was established in 2015 by AGEM to acknowledge the lasting impact of longtime industry executive Jens Halle, following his unexpected passing. Steve Sutherland is the ninth honoree to receive this award since its inception. This recognition comes as Sutherland nears his 25th year at Konami Gaming, including seven years as president and chief executive officer.

“The dedication, acumen, and conscientiousness that Steve Sutherland brings to his role as head of Konami Gaming is a consistent positive force. It strengthens industry partnerships and relationships reaching across the globe, as well as within our organization. Speaking on behalf of countless individuals inspired by Steve’s enduring leadership, it is a great joy to recognize his prominent influence, success, and service, as AGEM’s 2024 Jens Halle Memorial Award recipient,” Tom Jingoli, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Konami Gaming, said.

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