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How important is the Mexico market for the LatAm region?
Mexico has been a vital cog in LatAm’s crown, with Altenar establishing itself as a major player in the market. With growth continuing to climb in the territory, we caught up with Altenar’s Regional Director Americas, Hugo Llanos, to discuss his thoughts on the impact the current market is having and what it will look like over the next five years.
Talk us through Altenar’s presence on the Mexican market – what do you see as your key highlights in regard to bringing your partners commercial success?
We have been present in the market for a few years now and have enough experience to know how to do the proper risk management, and we know what our customers enjoy. In addition to that, we also believe we have the best tools to provide our partners with promotions and bonuses available to drive turnover.
What makes Altenar a key difference maker in Mexico – what do you see as your USPs vs. your competition?
I believe our bonus tool is probably one of the best around, even though the sportsbook is not necessarily known for its bonus management. However, it allows our partners to work with customisable promotions for their partners. Also, we are always open to new ideas and developments required by our clients in order to help them achieve their objectives.
Looking at the Mexican market as a whole – what do you see as the key characteristics of the market? What’s the share of online vs. retail and how are trends changing?
Football is very important for LatAm, as the sport is well liked across the region by fans of all demographics. There are also enough customers who have expressed an interest in US sport and this is important for the region as a whole. I also believe the average stake is a bit higher than in the rest of LatAm, which is an interesting point within itself. Online is definitely growing and should be closer to 70%, and as common as the rest of the region. It is a fascinating market with fascinating results and we will keep a close eye on this over the coming months.
How can Altenar support Mexican operators in changing player trends / particular sport preferences over the coming years? What do you have planned?
Any platform needs to stay updated and at Altenar, we are constantly working on the offer, trends and preferences. We understand this part of the business very well and work towards achieving this constant innovation. Our Bet Builder tool was introduced to our customers a while ago and we have also just released some new sports and new markets to combine, alongside unique functionalities in the sportsbook such as player props. This is an exciting time to be a part of Altenar in the region and we are confident we can be a huge player here in the years to come.
Last but not least – what’s your prediction for Mexico over the next five years – how much do you see the market changing?
I believe there will be more participants in the market and a good environment for the online industry to keep growing. LatAm, as a whole, is expanding and although Mexico is a more mature market than many others, the potential to extend our offering across the territory is exciting for us so we are looking forward to seeing how Mexico progresses over the new few years. I believe the changes will be very positive as the jurisdiction becomes more established.
Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok joins Cristiano Ronaldo and Magnus Carlsen in the Esports Foundation’s Ambassador Program.
The Esports Foundation (EF) has appointed Lee “Faker” Sang-hyeok as a Game Ambassador for the Esports World Cup (EWC) and Esports Nations Cup (ENC) through 2028, the organization said on July 15, 2026 in a statement issued from Riyadh and Paris.
EF said Faker joins Cristiano Ronaldo, listed as the Foundation’s Global Ambassador, and Magnus Carlsen as part of the Esports Foundation Ambassador Program. The Foundation said Faker will represent “the perspective of esports players” across its international events, athlete initiatives, media engagements and leadership forums.
“You can’t talk about esports without mentioning Faker. He is the defining athlete of competitive gaming: a champion whose excellence, discipline and longevity have inspired an entire generation,” said Ralf Reichert, Chief Executive Officer of the Esports Foundation. “As our Game Ambassador, Faker represents something fundamental to the Ambassador Program: esports creates its own global sporting icons. Across EWC, ENC and NGSC, he will help ensure that the players who built this sport have a voice in shaping where it goes next.”
Faker said: “Competition has shaped my life, and I am proud to join the Esports Foundation as Game Ambassador. I want to continue competing for the biggest titles with T1 while representing the players and fans who have helped esports grow worldwide. Through the Esports World Cup, Esports Nations Cup and the Foundation’s wider platforms, I hope to inspire the next generation to pursue excellence, remain resilient and believe in how far competitive gaming can take them. There is still much more to achieve.”
EF highlighted Faker’s competitive record, describing him as a six-time League of Legends World Champion, EWC 2024 winner, two-time MSI champion and ten-time domestic champion with T1. The Foundation also said Faker became the first esports athlete to receive the Blue Dragon Medal in 2026, describing it as the Republic of Korea’s highest sporting honor awarded by President Lee Jae-myung.
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Midnite has agreed a partnership with Middlesbrough FC that will see the UK bookmaker become the club’s principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026/27 campaign, which Middlesbrough describes as its landmark 150th season.
The companies announced the deal alongside a fan activation at Riverside Stadium on Thursday, July 9, branded “This Season’s On Us”. The initiative offered supporters prizes including 2026/27 season tickets, 2026/27 shirts, match tickets, or a £25 club shop voucher, with fans required to answer Middlesbrough trivia and complete a football challenge.
Middlesbrough former players Craig Hignett and David Wheater attended the event, and, according to the company, took bonus attempts on behalf of participants who missed out.
Andrew Mook, Midnite’s Head of Brand Marketing, said:
“Middlesbrough have a storied history and we’re delighted to announce this partnership during such a monumental year with the club celebrating their 150th anniversary.
“It was great to see so many Middlesbrough fans at the “This Season’s On Us” activation, we hope they enjoyed taking part and meeting club legends, with David Wheater hitting top bins on several occasions and allowing fans to win big with season tickets.
“We can’t wait to get to Riverside Stadium in August to kick-off a new season and we’re excited to say that we have plenty of new and captivating campaigns planned.”
Lee Fryett, Middlesbrough FC Chief Commercial Officer, added:
“We’re delighted to welcome Midnite as our new Principal Partner.
“We’re looking forward to working closely with Midnite to develop engaging campaigns, content and unique experiences that bring our fans even closer to the club.
“We’re confident this partnership will provide real value for our supporters while supporting our ambitions both on and off the pitch.”
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ThrillTech has been awarded a Gaming-Related Supplier licence by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), clearing the company to launch in Ontario’s regulated market.
The licence allows ThrillTech to deploy its opt-in side bet jackpots technology with regulated online casino, sports betting and lottery operators across the province.
Benjamin Bradtke, Co-Founder of ThrillTech, said: “Securing our AGCO licence is a major step in our mission to transform how jackpots are delivered at scale across regulated markets. This latest certification is testament to our robust technology and trusted compliance frameworks, allowing us to continue our global growth trajectory. We are thrilled to bring our proven, compliant jackpot technology to Ontario, empowering locally licensed operators to uplift revenue without cannibalising existing spend.”
The company said its “ThrillPots” mechanics sit as an independent, player-funded side bet and do not alter the underlying game’s return-to-player mathematics.
ThrillTech said the Ontario approval enables its existing multinational partners that also operate in the province to launch its side bet jackpots locally, while it also holds talks with potential new operator partners. The company lists its regulated footprint as including the United Kingdom, Sweden, the Netherlands, Romania, Malta, Gibraltar, Brazil and Peru.
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