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How has Altenar expanded its offering in Latin America?
The LatAm region is fast becoming one of the most exciting markets in the industry. With Brazil on the verge of being regulated, we caught up with Diego Salas, Sales Manager at Altenar, to discuss the advantages of the Brazilian market becoming fully legalised and how the sportsbook adapts to the latest trends.
Brazil’s government just launched the Provisional Measure which looks set to pave the way for the complete regulation of sports betting. What impact do you think this will have on Altenar’s growth in this lucrative market?
Regulated markets are where Altenar thrives and, as a sportsbook provider that enjoys the challenge, a Brazilian regulated market would be of great interest to us and as a result, will propel our product into newer and more exciting iterations that we’ve currently seen.
Brazil has a large player and sports fan base, which allows for greater customisation and the implementation of technologies to achieve this for such a vast and diverse pool of players.
Across LatAm, each country/jurisdiction has different interests in sport – with Mexicans more focused on US sports and Colombians preferring football. How does Altenar customise its sportsbook for different markets and keep up with the latest trends?
Our sportsbook is centred around this extended idea of flexibility and customisation, meaning that we implement a range of sports, official data providers and offer competitive bonus and sportsbook features to ensure players are catered to while their needs and trends might change over time.
Some of the most interacted with technologies we implement for this high level of customisation is our widgetized front end that allows operators to show only the leagues, sports and odds most preferable to their players. Additionally, we offer the chance for players to change the odds format, choosing American, fractional and/or decimal odds to offer more flexibility. This was a 2022 development of our sportsbook journey and this has seen great success for our clients.
Colombia was one of the first countries in LatAm to regulate online gambling and is now one of Altenar’s best performing markets. How has the market transformed since 2016 and how has Altenar maintained its foothold in the region?
Colombia has seen tremendous growth and this is thanks to the tighter regulation and the competition this has been invited to the region.
We have been able to nurture our product, clients and their players in Colombia from the beginning of its regulated market, allowing us to tailor our services to the needs of the market space using historical knowledge from 2016 to present and implementing this into our sportsbook and its features.
The Brazilian sports betting market registered a 360% growth between 2020 and 2022. What sets Altenar apart in a region where competition to succeed is higher than ever?
We’re offering highly customisable solutions that brings operators a competitive advantage in markets where competition is extremely high. This is something we’ve achieved in numerous markets that hold similar interests, such as Italy.
Our tools, which includes player props and early payout, are helping operators to engage their players more and in turn this reduces churn rate and increases lifetime value.
Altenar has made a strong start to Q2 by announcing key partnerships in LatAm with Playbonds, GanaPlay and Atomo Gaming. What are your plans for further expansion in the region over the rest of the year?
We aim to continue our expansion through LatAm as it remains a key market for us, and more of the industry is seeing the potential of newer and more seasoned market spaces throughout the region which makes for interesting and much needed competition which is where the sports betting industry, innovation and its technologies thrive.
Additionally, we have also added Winpot to our extensive operator clients and they’ll operate inside Mexico.
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Altenar releases new Bet Suggestions feature to boost engagement
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Widget leverages behavioural data to suggest intelligent, personalised prompts
Altenar has launched a brand new Bet Suggestions widget to enhance user engagement through intelligent, trend-led selection prompts.
Through the innovative feature, additional suggestions sourced from commonly paired selections based on real betting behaviour are displayed after the player adds a bet to their betslip.
The Bet Suggestions widget draws on aggregated data from previous activity and helps users discover relevant and popular combinations, creating a more dynamic betting experience for the player and increased revenue for operators.
Bet Suggestions is the latest feature released by Altenar this year to improve engagement, following on from other well-received enhancements such as Bet Cards and Slice Markets, which contributed to the company winning an award for the Most Innovative Sportsbook Feature.
Antonis Karakousis, Director of Operations at Altenar, said: “At Altenar, our focus is always on creating smarter, more engaging experiences for both players and operators. The Bet Suggestions widget harnesses real betting behaviour to deliver intelligent, relevant prompts that keep users engaged while helping operators maximise the value of every interaction.”
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Altenar partners with Onerush for Swedish sportsbook launch
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Altenar has extended its longstanding partnership with Nordplay Group to support the launch of the Onerush brand in Sweden with its award-winning sportsbook technology.
Nordplay Group’s legal entity Buccone Trading Limited recently acquired a licence to operate in Sweden and has quickly gone live with Onerush, powered by Altenar’s sportsbook module. Through Altenar’s fully-managed sportsbook solution, including a vast number of customisable features, 24/7 customer support and advanced reporting tools, the operator is now in a strong position to succeed in the market from launch.
The deal is an extension of an existing partnership which has seen Altenar’s sportsbook being used to great success by the Frank & Fred and Jubla brands in Sweden.
The agreement demonstrates Altenar’s strength as a long-term partner with expertise to help new entrants localise and stay a step ahead when attracting new audiences.
Sam Hill, Sales Director at Altenar, said: “We’re delighted to launch the Onerush brand in another positive step in what is already a successful partnership with their team and brands.
“Our best-in-class sportsbook offering and features will allow Onerush to differentiate their product offering from the competition and establish themselves as a market leader and provide the best user experience to their customers.”
Nicolas Lund, COO at Nordplay Group, said: “In Altenar we’ve found a trusted and reliable partner, supporting a wider offering on several of our brands. It’s therefore been a natural choice to bring them onboard for our latest brand Onerush in Sweden.
“We’re excited and hopeful to see Onerush well received by the Swedish market and together with Altenar will continue to challenge the mainstream to deliver a leading offering with lower friction and more entertaining experiences.”
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Alfred Bashllari Sportsbook Product Consultant at Altenar
Altenar strengthens sportsbook product leadership with two senior hires
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Industry veterans Nikos Zygouris and Alfred Bashllari bring more than three decades of combined experience to build sportsbook provider’s product strategy
Altenar has reinforced its sportsbook product credentials with the appointment of Nikos Zygouris as Head of Sportsbook Product and Alfred Bashllari as Sportsbook Product Consultant.
With extensive experience in iGaming and sports betting, both new hires bring a wealth of knowledge to support Altenar’s consistent focus on innovation and high-performance solutions that deliver more value to operators.
Zygouris joins the company from Campeon Gaming, where he served as Head of Product. Additionally, he holds more than 12 years of industry experience from leading suppliers and operators such as Novibet, Intralot and OpenBet. His passion for product innovation and collaborative working will play a key role in shaping Altenar’s roadmap.
Bashllari brings two decades of product development, operations and M&A experience, having held senior roles at major providers including Sportradar, Betgenius, Scientific Games and OPAP. His deep understanding of the sports betting, gaming and lottery sectors will support Altenar’s strategic decision-making.
Both appointments mark another step forward in Altenar’s evolution as a partner-led technology provider, enhancing its ability to deliver scalable, flexible and market-ready sportsbook solutions for a growing number of operators worldwide.
Antonis Karakousis, Director of Product at Altenar, said: “As we expand into new markets and push the boundaries of what our sportsbook can deliver, it’s vital that we continue to invest in product leaders. Nikos and Alfred bring a wealth of experience and strategic thinking that will directly support our long-term goals. We’re excited to welcome them aboard.”
Nikos Zygouris, Altenar’s Head of Sportsbook Product, said: “I’m delighted to join the product team at Altenar following what has already been a hugely successful year for the provider. They continue to prove that they are on the pulse of the industry and attuned to what the customer needs. I look forward to contributing to Altenar’s ambitious plans going forward.”
Alfred Bashllari, Sportsbook Product Consultant at Altenar, said: “Altenar’s commitment to product excellence and its approach to exceeding expectations really stood out to me and is one of the reasons I’m thrilled to join the team. I’m excited to see how we can drive forward innovative solutions that help our clients grow.”
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