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São Paulo hosts the biggest betting event in Latin America.

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The BiS SiGMA Americas event takes place from April 23 to 25 at the Transamerica Expo Center, in São Paulo / SP.

The month of April has already arrived with strong expectations from the global sports betting and online gaming industry in relation to Brazil, all due to the event that is already a part of the global gaming calendar.

Thinking about meeting the demand of the national and international market and offering the best space for networking in Latin America, the organization of BiS SiGMA Americas is finalizing preparations for the biggest edition in history, which will take place on the 23rd, 24th and 25th of April.

The objective is to allow contact between the sector and government figures, promote debate on the present and future of the Brazilian scenario with panels and lectures by experts and world-renowned personalities, as well as present the best structure for a betting event on the continent.

After all, BiS SiGMA Americas arrives with an area 30% larger compared to last year, 253 exhibitors and several confirmed sponsor companies.

With all stands sold and the expectation of breaking attendance records over the two days of the fair, the estimate is that more than ten thousand people will visit the Transamerica Expo Center, in São Paulo (SP).

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The schedule for the most important meeting of the iGaming, Bettech and betting ecosystem in Brazil and Latin America features highlights every day. The opening day, April 23rd, consists of a welcome ceremony at the official hotel and the relevant SiGMA Awards, at UM Rooftop.

The fair officially opens to the public the following day, the 24th, with an extensive agenda of seminars, debates and activities with recognized names in the global industry. The fair and congress will take place from 9am to 6pm, with the revelation of the BiS Awards winners closing the activities in style.

It is worth remembering that the award is already consolidated by opening space for fraternization and exaltation of executives and companies that contributed most to the iGaming and betting industry in Brazil during the last year.

The convention opens its doors for the last time in 2024 on Thursday the 25th, with an exchange of ideas, information and insights in the conference and exhibition space.

The end of the event will bring a difference this time, by heading to the octagon, that is, including an MMA tournament. This is Centurion FC 19 with an incredible card of duels, but with emphasis on the main fight between Yuri Neles and Fabricio Azevedo.

Carlos Cardama, co-founder of the Brazilian iGaming Summit, highlights: “We have great expectations for this year’s edition, which will be even bigger and better than our previous one. We are very proud to present this event, which is so important for our industry, together with SiGMA, which makes us great and also places us on a global level, as we are, due to our size and market potential, one of the best world events in our industry.”

The complete schedule for each day of the event can be found on website.

Accreditation and parallel agenda

So that this year’s event can cover the greatest number of topics, businesses, and people in a single environment, BiS 2024 will once again feature two initiatives taking place in parallel: Afiliados LATAM and Bet Expo.

LATAM Affiliates: It is an affiliate marketing conference for the iGaming industry, which provides an opportunity for industry experts, leaders and companies to discuss the latest affiliate marketing trends and strategies, as well as establish valuable contacts in the Brazilian and Latin American market. American iGaming and sports bettings.

Bet Expo: In its second edition, it is the first major fair dedicated to Brazilian sports bettors. The convention allows visitors the opportunity to meet the main betting houses operating in the Brazilian market, as well as the most famous tipsters and experts in the community.

Now, if you don’t want to miss anything from these three days of total immersion in the iGaming and sports betting industry, ticket purchases must be made via the event’s official website. Additionally, advance badge collection will take place on the opening day, April 23, at the pavilion and official hotel of BiS SiGMA Americas.

“We know that players, professionals and personalities are waiting for the biggest edition and structure in the history of our event, not only due to recent regulatory events, but also because all the attention is focused on Brazil, now more than ever”, declares Alessandro Valente, co-Founder of the Brazilian iGaming Summit.

“We are aware of our mission, and we work hard to make this edition of BiS SiGMA Americas a milestone for Brazilian and Latin American industry. We are waiting for everyone between the 23rd and 25th of this month to help build a bright future for our market”, he adds.

 

 

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Scientific Games CFO Nick Negro to depart May 15; Ray Anderson named interim

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Anderson has served as interim CFO since May 4 as Scientific Games begins a search for a permanent finance chief.

Scientific Games said May 12 that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will leave the company on May 15, ending a three-year tenure. The company said Negro is departing for an opportunity based in Chicago to be closer to family.

Scientific Games has appointed Ray Anderson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, while it searches for a permanent CFO.

“Nick has been a strong member of our leadership team and an advocate for the potential of Scientific Games,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games. “During his time with the company, he significantly strengthened our financial and procurement organizations and helped position Scientific Games for continued growth. We thank Nick for his contributions and wish him all the best.”

Anderson is a CPA with more than 30 years of global experience, including senior roles at KPMG across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as a Global Lead Partner advising Fortune 500 companies on audit, capital markets and regulatory strategy, and previously led KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice for six years.

“Ray is a highly respected finance leader with extensive global experience advising large, complex organizations,” said McHugh. “We are confident in his ability to support the business and our Finance organization during this transition.”

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Scientific Games announced today that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will be leaving the company on May 15 after three years of success in the role leading the company through three years of growth.

Negro is departing for an opportunity based in Chicago that allows him to be closer to family.

To ensure continuity during the transition, Scientific Games has appointed Ray Anderson as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 4, as the company begins the search for a permanent CFO.

“Nick has been a strong member of our leadership team and an advocate for the potential of Scientific Games,” said Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer for Scientific Games. “During his time with the company, he significantly strengthened our financial and procurement organizations and helped position Scientific Games for continued growth. We thank Nick for his contributions and wish him all the best.”

Anderson is a seasoned finance leader and CPA with more than 30 years of global experience, including senior leadership roles at KPMG across the U.S., Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as a Global Lead Partner, advising Fortune 500 companies on audit, capital markets and regulatory strategy, and working closely with boards and executive teams. Immediately prior to this role, he led KPMG’s Pacific Southwest audit practice for six years.

“Ray is a highly respected finance leader with extensive global experience advising large, complex organizations,” said McHugh. “We are confident in his ability to support the business and our Finance organization during this transition.”

Serving 150 lotteries in 50 countries, Scientific Games is the world’s largest lottery games company, fastest growing lottery systems provider and a leading provider of digital lottery solutions.

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Scientific Games completes systems conversion for New Mexico Lottery

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Modernization adds Momentum ecosystem tools and rolls out new terminals and self-service machines to 1,000+ retailers statewide.

Scientific Games has completed a technology systems conversion for the New Mexico Lottery, modernizing lottery operations with a new gaming system and rolling out retail technology to more than 1,000 locations across the state. The update went live May 11, 2026, according to the company.

Scientific Games said the new system now powers the Lottery’s draw-based and Scratchers’ sales and is designed to simplify product management for retailers. The conversion also includes the launch of the Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership (SGEP) instant game management program, which the company said combines analytics, logistics, retail optimization and product strategy.

“The New Mexico Lottery is officially live with new, modern technology systems that work together to enhance all aspects of our operations and ensure we are well-positioned for our next era of growth,” said David Barden, CEO of the New Mexico Lottery. “We’ve strategically planned every step of this holistic modernization effort with Scientific Games to intelligently operate our retail network, making our Scratchers games easier for retailers to manage in their stores and easily accessible to our valued players.”

Scientific Games said the conversion was developed over the past year and is built on its Momentum ecosystem. Components cited include an advanced central gaming system, the SciTrak instant game distribution system, the gem | intelligence retailer licensing and management portal and the INFUSE business intelligence platform. The company said WAVE clerk-operated terminals and PlayCentral self-service machines will be deployed to retailers in planned phases.

“Congratulations to the New Mexico Lottery for building upon our long-standing instant scratch game partnership, embracing innovation for the future,” said John Schulz, President of Americas & Global Instant Products for Scientific Games. “We are proud to serve as the Lottery’s full-line partner and help drive maximum proceeds for New Mexico college students.”

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