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R. Franco Technologies achieves GLI Certification for IRIS Platform
Franco Technologies SLU, a company belonging to R. Franco Group, has secured compliance certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) for its Platform Account Management, IRIS, covering Event Wagering Systems.
The sportsbook, casino and content provider received the accreditation following a rigorous evaluation, with the GLI-33 v1.1 Event Wagering Systems Standard. The certification for the group’s platform implied an extensive review of the management system, features, framework and practices. It continues the company’s commitment to reaching the highest quality standards.
By securing certification from GLI, R. Franco has reinforced its standing in the industry by receiving recognition from a world-class testing, certification and professional services laboratory.
Javier Sacristán, R. Franco Digital’s International Business Director, said: “We are glad to receive the GLI certification for our proprietary platform. It recognises the hard work and expertise of our product and development teams, and it will help us to achieve our strategic objective to reach new markets in the near future.”
Karen Sierra-Hughes, Vice President Latin America, Caribbean, and Spain for GLI, said: “We are grateful to R. Franco for trusting GLI for this important milestone in their plans for international expansion. We celebrate the company’s commitment to integral compliance and the dedication their technical team demonstrated to comply with the GLI-33 standard diligently, thus putting themselves a step ahead to enter any jurisdiction with little to no time to market.”
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Altenar Named Sportsbook Supplier of the Year at SBC Americas Awards 2026
Leading sportsbook platform Altenar has been named ‘Sportsbook Supplier of the Year’ at the SBC Americas Awards 2026, held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The award recognises Altenar’s continued commitment to delivering high-performance sportsbook technology that enables operators to grow across the diverse and rapidly evolving regulated markets of the Americas.
Bringing together stakeholders from North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, the SBC Americas Awards celebrate excellence across the betting and gaming industry, recognising operators and suppliers that are driving innovation and raising industry standards throughout the region.
The latest recognition reinforces Altenar’s position as one of the industry’s leading sportsbook providers, trusted by operators across multiple regulated jurisdictions for its flexible, scalable and data-driven solutions.
The award comes during a period of significant momentum for the company in the Americas.
Earlier this week, Altenar announced that it had received approval from the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC), enabling the company to provide sportsbook solutions in Alberta ahead of the launch of the province’s regulated online gaming market.
Charlie Williams Commercial Director at Altenar, said:
“Winning ‘Sportsbook Supplier of the Year’ is a tremendous achievement for our entire team. The Americas have become one of the most dynamic and strategically important regions for our business, with opportunities emerging across both established and newly-regulated markets.
“What makes this recognition particularly meaningful is that it reflects the work we are doing across the entire region. From North America to Latin America, operators are looking for technology partners that can provide flexibility, reliability and local expertise. Our focus remains on helping them succeed with sportsbook solutions that are tailored to their specific commercial and regulatory requirements”.
Through its award-winning platform and continued investment across the region, Altenar is helping operators unlock sustainable growth and capitalise on the significant opportunities emerging throughout the Americas.
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BetConstruct AI sets Peru Gaming Show 2026 showcase around live World Cup betting
BetConstruct AI will exhibit at Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026 on June 17–18 in Lima, Peru, at Stand N.56.
The company is framing its presence around real-time operator execution during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which it says will already be underway when the show opens. BetConstruct AI said it will demonstrate “tournament-ready solutions” including Special Bets for live market management and Bet on League for tournament deployment without development work.
BetConstruct AI also plans to show its wider AI Suite, listing CRM AI, Umbrella AI, AI Game Recommendation System, and Betting Mate AI. The company said these tools target churn prediction, unified risk management, personalised casino experiences, and conversational sportsbook engagement.
On platform scale, BetConstruct AI cited “140,000+ pre-match events and 90,000+ live matches monthly,” plus “45,000+ casino games from 350+ providers via a single API.” It also referenced its Affigates Affiliate Ecosystem, which it said includes “7,000+ vetted affiliates and AI-based scoring.”
The company added: “New partners unlock exclusive commercial terms on setup!”
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Kiron Interactive rolls out Fans World Cup with MaxBet Serbia
The football-themed virtual sports title is built on Kiron’s GOAL Premier engine and adds new betting markets to MaxBet’s Serbia offering.
Kiron Interactive has launched its Fans World Cup virtual football game with MaxBet Serbia, expanding its footprint in the country’s regulated market.
The title is built on Kiron’s GOAL Premier engine and features short-format virtual matches themed around international football. Kiron said the product includes broadcast-style visuals and a range of betting markets.
Steven Spartinos, Co-CEO of Kiron Interactive, said: “Football continues to be the most popular sport across Europe, and Fans World Cup was developed to capture the passion and excitement of the World Cup currently taking place in the USA. We are delighted to see the game launch with MaxBet Serbia, a valued partner that shares our commitment to delivering high quality entertainment . This launch represents another important step in expanding the reach of our proprietary games portfolio across key regulated markets.”
Zeljka Jevic, Virtual Games Manager at MaxBet added: “We are always looking for innovative content that resonates with our players and strengthens our offering. Fans World Cup delivers a fresh take on virtual football, combining high quality visuals and a format that reflects the excitement of the international competition. This launch reinforces our successful partnership with Kiron and our shared commitment to delivering premium entertainment experiences to our players.”
Kiron said Fans World Cup offers football betting markets including full time result, correct score, goalscorers and card outcomes. The supplier framed the MaxBet rollout as part of its wider strategy to grow distribution of proprietary virtual sports content through operator partnerships in regulated markets.
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