Betsson Group celebrates its success at the SBC Awards Latinoamérica 2024, winning two prestigious awards: Sportsbook Operator of the Year and Leader of the Year, which was awarded to Kevin Saliba, Commercial Director (Business Development) for Latin America. This marks the second consecutive year Betsson has earned the Leader of the Year accolade, following Andrea Rossi’s win in 2023 – an achievement that underscores our consistent leadership in the region.

The company also secured three silver awards, highlighting its ongoing commitment to excellence across various aspects of its business:

• Sponsorship of the Year: Recognising the partnership with Boca Juniors, which continues to resonate deeply with fans across Latin America.

• Marketing Campaign of the Year: Celebrating the successful Copa America campaign, which captured the excitement of the region’s most anticipated football tournament.

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• Employer of the Year: A testament to the dedication to fostering a positive workplace culture that supports the growth and development of our employees.

Betsson’s win as Sportsbook Operator of the Year reflects its commitment to delivering a top-tier experience for sports fans across Latin America, supported by over 350 promotions, streaming services, and exclusive features like the Betsson Million and SUPER ODDS. These offerings, paired with high-profile partnerships with clubs like Boca Juniors and Racing Club, as well as ambassadors like Zé Roberto and Iván Zamorano, continue to enhance the brand’s visibility and appeal in the region.

Guiding this growth is Leader of the Year Kevin Saliba, whose market-focused leadership has driven Betsson’s expansion and opened new opportunities across Latin America. His strategic initiatives have strengthened Betsson’s brand presence throughout the region, underscoring his commitment to Betsson’s values of passion, teamwork, and market leadership.

SYNOT Games has made further expansion into the Peruvian market through a partnership with Betsafe, one of Betsson Group’s brands. This collaboration underscores SYNOT Games’ commitment to growing its footprint in Latin America and bringing its top-quality, innovative games to a broader audience.

Through this strategic alliance, Betsafe’s platform in Peru will now include a handpicked selection of Synot Games’ best-performing titles such as Respin Joker, Aztec Jaguar Megaways, Golden Egg of T-Rex, Big X. This expansion is set to diversify Betsafe’s gaming options and offer a richer and more varied gaming experience to its customers.

“We are thrilled to broaden our reach in the Peruvian market through our partnership with Betsafe, a top-tier online casino renowned for its strategy of enhancing player experiences. This partnership is crucial to our strategy to engage more players and deliver our unique portfolio across Latin America,” said Martina Krajčí, CCO at SYNOT Games.

Sarah Micallef, Head of Gaming Operations at Betsson Group, said: “Incorporating SYNOT Games’ innovative products into our lineup aligns seamlessly with our commitment to provide our customers with a highly entertaining and secure gaming environment. SYNOT’s reputation for quality and creativity is set to enhance the gaming enjoyment of our players.”

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Leading platform provider Hub88 has boosted Betsson Group’s live casino offering in LatAm after launching Bombay Live’s content portfolio of table games with the operator in Argentina.

The partnership sees Hub88 further expand its presence in the exciting region with Betsson’s players in the country now having access to exclusive Bombay Live titles, offering a luxury gaming experience.

Bombay Live, a propriety studio to Hub88, is the first supplier to be granted a licence to provide its live casino portfolio in the Province of Buenos Aires, with a dedicated studio in the region.

The most popular casino classics are all available, including Baccarat and Roulette, and with flawless, unrivalled, intuitive and secure gameplay, Bombay Live connects players with a true VIP experience.

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Partnering with Hub88 provides Betsson with localised content that has been proven to resonate with players globally, particularly in LatAm, as the operator looks to grow in the region.

Ollie Castleman, Head of Hub88, said: “Betsson is an established brand with a wide customer base, and we are thrilled to strengthen their offering in key markets with the premium live casino titles that Bombay Live provides.

“Expanding our geographical reach will be a key goal for us in 2024 and together with Betsson we look forward to widening the net in LatAm.”

Kevin Saliba, Commercial Development, Business Development at Betsson Group, said: “Hub88 has a fantastic offering and as an exclusive distributor of Bombay Live’s content, it was a no brainer to partner up and add their games to our online casino in Argentina.”