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World leading betting integrity body expands operations in Brazil – move comes in response to impending government regulation

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IBIA’s unique monitoring network already covers 60% of the Brazilian market

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), a world leading industry-led sports integrity organisation that represents over 120 licensed sports betting brands globally, will expand its integrity monitoring and wider anti-match-fixing operations in Brazil. The expansion comes in response to upcoming government regulation, the rapid growth of the Brazilian sports-betting market, and IBIA data confirming that Brazilian sport is a regional target for criminal match-fixers.

IBIA is the largest operator-run integrity monitor in Europe and is a leading player across newly opened North American jurisdictions such as Ontario. According to H2 Gambling Capital – the leading independent authority on global gambling market data – IBIA members are estimated to already account for over 60% of the remote gambling market in Brazil. That leading market position will enable IBIA to provide a highly accurate analysis and effective deterrent against match-fixing related betting fraud in Brazil. IBIA is therefore uniquely positioned to support a crack-down on match-fixing in the country.

Speaking in advance of the government’s Provisional Measure on sports betting regulation, Khalid Ali, IBIA CEO, said: “We welcome the Brazilian government’s decision to regulate the sports betting industry as an overwhelmingly positive move. As IBIA’s 2021 optimum betting market study confirms, balanced and efficient sports betting regulation is part of the solution to sports betting related match-fixing. IBIA looks forward to working with policymakers to ensure Brazil enjoys the full benefits of a dynamic and competitive sports betting market, whilst reducing the risks of match-fixing.”

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IBIA is committed to sharing data with sports, regulators and law enforcement that enables those bodies to identify, investigate and prosecute match-fixers with a high degree of precision. The association achieves this by cross-referencing alerts raised by the highly sophisticated security systems of its members to identify suspicious betting potentially linked to match-fixing. IBIA’s members can then provide unique account-level data to use as evidence in subsequent investigations.

Khalid Ali adds: “What sets IBIA apart from commercial monitoring systems is the ability to track transactional activity linked to individual consumer accounts rather than analysing simple odds movements. No other sports integrity solution can provide access to this data, which covers over US$137bn in sports betting turnover per annum, making IBIA the largest and most effective integrity network of its nature globally.”

H2 Gambling Capital estimates that the Brazilian sports betting market grew by 44.4% from 2021 to 2022 reaching BRL4,506m (US$940m) in gross gambling revenue (GGR), and is projected to reach BRL9,265m (US$1,860m) in GGR by 2027 (105% increase). Given this rapid growth, IBIA and its members are particularly focussed on utilizing the attributes of its unique global monitoring and alert system to bolster the protection of the regulated betting market and sporting events in Brazil.

IBIA’s recently published Q1 Integrity Report contains a targeted analysis of alerts in the Latin American market, with 105 suspicious alerts across the region during 2018-22. Brazil was the main source of suspicious betting alerts across LatAm (31%), with football accounting for the majority (61%) of those.

Khalid Ali continues: “IBIA is a not-for-profit body that has no competing conflicts from the delivery of commercial services to other sectors; the association is run by operators for operators with a core mission to protect regulated sports betting markets, especially for sports and consumers. Responsible regulated sports betting operators have a significant incentive to help crack-down on match-fixing and IBIA intends to be at the forefront of that preventative action in Brazil.

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“IBIA’s advocacy expertise and monitoring and alert network will have a vital role to play in helping Brazil successfully deter, investigate and prosecute match-fixing. As part of our expansion, we aim to utilise data sharing agreements with regulators, sports and law enforcement agencies to ensure the integrity of Brazilian sport and the regulated betting market. Our experience in education and cross-sector programmes such as IBIA’s Data Standards group, involving major global sports betting data companies, can also make a significant contribution to protecting Brazilian sport from the dangers of match-fixing.”

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FairPlay Sports Media launches in Brazil with localized oddschecker brand

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FairPlay Sports Media, the global sports media network fuelled by data and powered by fans, has launched in the Brazilian market with a localized version of its renowned odds comparison brand oddschecker.

Following ongoing success in the LATAM region, where the brand ranks as a top three traffic driver for sportsbooks in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru, Brazilian sports bettors will now be able to access localized, real-time odds grids at oddschecker.com/br, repurposed with market-specific APIs to ensure a seamless odds comparison experience.

The decision to launch in Brazil follows the recent regulation of sports betting, with FairPlay’s business and product strategy best-suited to legal markets where consumers are protected and sportsbooks operate in-line with generally agreed best practices.

FairPlay and its oddschecker brand have invested heavily in the region as of late, and this new launch also sees a number of new hires on the ground in Brazil to best operationalize the brand to become local sports betting experts, as well as delivering more effective operator partnerships.

Stuart Simms, Group CEO at FairPlay Sports Media, said: “The Brazil market has huge potential, arguably similar to the US in its scale, and this is an ideal time to service the sports mad fans of the country with a quality, fully localised odds comparison service that will empower them with the insight and pricing edge to take on their favoured sportsbooks.

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“We are fully behind recent steps to regulate. We want to play by the rules, execute best practices and demonstrate values that we’ve learned from other maturing markets to bring about a better betting ecosystem for all.”

Richard Gale, Chief Revenue Officer at FairPlay Sports Media, said: “The Brazilian market is both challenging and hugely rewarding. With so many local and multi-national operators, our industry leading technology will provide consumers with true comparisons and a fairer betting space. With regulation coming in, now is the time for our brands, global expertise and multi-national media partnerships to properly enter the market.”

Oddschecker’s Brazilian site will offer sports bettors the same, market-leading experience that users receive in other markets, with an added focus on sports relevant to the country, including soccer and U.S. sports.

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Xtremepush set to boost engagement and retention for Brazilian iGaming platform NGX

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Xtremepush, the leading provider of CRM and loyalty marketing powered by AI, has gained further momentum in LatAm following an agreement with integrated iGaming and sports betting platform NGX.

NGX is an all-in-one platform that delivers secure casino and sports betting management, with full quality control to ensure excellence. It offers complete autonomy and drives innovation for operators, supporting their growth in Brazil.

As a result of the partnership, users of NGX’s platform will benefit from Xtremepush’s engagement, AI and gamification tools, delivered through its real-time Customer Data Platform (CDP). NGX’s operator partners will be able to deliver personalized messaging, promotional campaigns and targeted promotions to their players, boosting engagement and retention.

The strategic partnership represents a strong period of growth in LatAm for Xtremepush, following recent agreements with leading operators Senna Sport and Betsul, along with platform providers including Vibra Gaming and WeeBet.

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Robbie Sexton, Director of Partnerships & Sports Betting & Gaming at Xtremepush, said: “We are delighted to partner with NGX following a successful growth period for Brazil in Q1 2024. Their vision for success, innovation and integrity is perfectly aligned with our aspirations in the thriving market.

“NGX’s platform is respected in the Brazilian iGaming scene and will help us deliver our solution to more operators in LatAm.”

Alexandre Tauszig, Sales Director at NGX, said: “We consistently strive to help operators meet the changing demands of the industry, which is why Xtremepush is our partner of choice.

“The provider’s leading engagement and retention tools, which are constantly upgraded, will help operators leveraging our platform to reach customers more easily and effectively, increasing their life span.”

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PRAGMATIC PLAY AND BPLAY SEAL DEAL TO FURTHER EXPAND BRAZILIAN FOOTHOLD

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Pragmatic Play, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has signed its latest Latin American agreement, this time with leading operator bplay to solidify its position in the rapidly expanding Brazilian market.

The integration of Pragmatic Play’s award-winning products into the operator’s portfolio will allow bplay customers to enjoy a range of Slots, Live Casino and Virtual Sports content, including popular titles such as Gates of Olympus and Blackjack X.

In total, bplay will gain access to more than 300 Slot titles, market leading Virtual Sports titles, and award-winning Live Casino games as it looks to establish itself in the vibrant Brazilian market.

It is the latest deal signed by Pragmatic Play in Latin America, where it continues to grow its commercial presence, aligning with the company’s impressive growth strategy in the region.

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Victor Arias, Vice President of Latin American Operations at ARRISE powering Pragmatic Play, said: “Partnering with bplay reinforces Pragmatic Play’s dedication to delivering unparalleled gaming experiences to players in key Latin American markets and highlights the success in growing its commercial footprint in Brazil.”

Leopoldo Saravi, Product Manager at bplay, added: “Partnering with Pragmatic Play marks an important step forward for us as we continue to provide leading entertainment to our players across the Brazilian iGaming landscape.

“Pragmatic Play’s ever-expanding portfolio already resonates highly amongst players on the continent, so adding its titles to our platform will increase our overall offering and helps us meet the evolving needs of our customer base.”

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