New approvals in U.S. states and applications in Canadian provinces drive Catalist Sports’ latest expansion across regulated North American markets

Catalist Sports, a leading licensed supplier of sports betting content to the regulated U.S. marketplace, has continued to expand its regulated market footprint with new supplier licenses secured in Arkansas and Nebraska, alongside recently submitted Canadian applications in Ontario and Alberta.

Arkansas’ regulated sports betting market is set for significant growth, with major operators including DraftKings and FanDuel entering the state in March 2026. In addition to Arkansas, Catalist Sports has successfully obtained a supplier license in Nebraska.

Following the approval of its supplier license in Missouri, the latest state to regulate online gambling, in December, Catalist Sports is now licensed in 30 U.S. jurisdictions, with two Canadian provinces expected to follow.

These license updates reinforce Catalist Sports’ commitment to serving both U.S. and Canadian regulated betting markets with compliant, high-quality content and services.

“Securing licenses in new jurisdictions and strengthening our regulatory standing is fundamental to serving as a trusted, key supplier to our operator partners,” said James Monk, Vice President & General Manager of Catalist Sports.

“Arkansas represents an exciting next step for us, particularly as major brands prepare to enter the market. At the same time, our licenses in Nebraska, along with applications in Ontario and Alberta, and ongoing license upgrades, position Catalist to continue delivering scalable, compliant, and differentiated services to our partners.”

Catalist Sports’ expanding North American footprint supports the company’s broader strategy to provide licensed operators with premium data, live streaming, and advanced trading capabilities, helping partners maximize in-play engagement, product innovation, and long-term growth in regulated markets.

Catalist Sports distributes official data and live streaming rights from a vast portfolio of events to licensed U.S. sportsbooks. This includes top-tier tennis properties such as the Australian Open, ITF World Tour, Davis Cup, and Billie Jean King Cup, as well as events across soccer, basketball, and ice hockey, which power year-round engagement for sportsbooks seeking continuous, high-frequency, high-quality live betting content.

Following a transformative year for the Brazilian iGaming industry, Alea is returning to São Paulo for its second consecutive term as the Headline Partner for NEXT.io Focus Brazil.

The exclusive event, held on Monday, 6 April at the Palacio Tangara, brings together 100 of the industry’s most influential decision-makers. Now that the market has moved past its initial launch phase, the gathering serves as a critical check on how the local scene is actually performing; spanning everything from shifting player behaviors to the long-term sustainability of the industry.
Shaping the Future: Brazil 2026

Alea CEO Jordi Sendra will open the afternoon programme by joining the first panel, “Brazil 2026: The New Reality of Regulated Gambling,” starting at 14:00. Moderated by Karen Sierra-Hughes of GLI, the session will bring together leaders from TQJ Bet, Esportes, and Stake Brazil to reflect on how the market has evolved since regulation and what operators need to stay competitive in the coming years.
Strengthening Local Ties

Over the past year, Alea has focused on building a strong local structure to support its growing network of partners in Brazil. Beyond the technology, the company has prioritised being a consistent, on-the-ground presence for its partners.

“Brazil changes month by month. What felt uncertain at the start of regulation is now becoming more structured, and that’s good for everyone,” says Jordi Sendra. “Returning as headline partner was a natural decision for us because this is one of our most important markets. We spend a lot of time on the ground here, speaking to operators and studios, so having a space like NEXT.io Focus where the industry can actually sit together and talk openly about what’s working and what isn’t is genuinely valuable.”

From Palacio Tangara to SiGMA South America

Monday’s sessions at NEXT.io lead directly into a significant evening for the team. Alea is shortlisted for Best Aggregator at the SiGMA South America Awards, a nomination that marks a year of heavy investment in the region’s technical and operational requirements.

Following the awards ceremony, the team will move to the exhibition floor for SiGMA South America (7–10 April). Throughout the week, Alea will be available at Booth N145 to continue these discussions and show how their localized portfolio and technical support help partners navigate the unique challenges of the evolving Brazilian market.

BMM Innovation Group (“BMM”, “BIG Group”, or “BIG”), a global technology company providing compliance testing, cybersecurity, and training solutions for the regulated gaming industry, will exhibit at Stand No. F147 at BiS SiGMA Americas, April 6–9 in São Paulo, reinforcing its strong commitment to Brazil’s regulated gaming market.

Through its three global brands, BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber, and RG24seven Virtual Training®, BMM Innovation Group provides suppliers, regulators, and operators  with trusted testing and certification services, advanced cybersecurity protection, and compliance-grade employee training.

With more than four decades of experience supporting regulated gaming markets worldwide, BMM Testlabs continues to play a leading role in Brazil by helping suppliers and operators meet regulatory requirements and bring products to market with confidence. The Company’s investment in Brazil, including its São Paulo test lab, reflects BMM’s long-term commitment to Brazil’s fast-growing gaming market.

BMM Testlabs Global President, iGaming & Cybersecurity Marzia Turrini said, “Brazil is one of the most exciting, regulated gaming markets in the world today. BMM is proud to provide Brazil’s gaming market with trusted testing and certification services that help ensure integrity and compliance. At the same time, BIG Cyber helps organizations strengthen cybersecurity readiness, and RG24seven Virtual Training provides BMM-Certified training that helps teams meet important compliance requirements.”

Visitors to BMM’s Stand F147 are invited to meet with BMM Innovation Group experts to learn how the Company is supporting the future of regulated gaming in Brazil and across Latin America through certification, cybersecurity, and training solutions.

Book An In-Person Meeting at BiS SiGMA with the BIG Group 

To schedule an in-person meeting during the BiS SiGMA show with BMM representatives, visit the Company’s World Tour webpage.