Meridianbet, part of the Golden Matrix Group Inc. (NASDAQ: GMGI), announced that it has been shortlisted for an exclusive sports betting and iGaming license in Brazil.

The application, filed under request number 56.195.600/0001-07, positions Meridianbet among a select group of global operators who will be part of one of the most anticipated market launches in the global sports betting and iGaming industry.

The window for prioritized license applications in Brazil closed on August 20, 2024, with a total of 113 operators submitting their applications ahead of the deadline.

By securing its place in this priority group, Meridianbet has ensured that its license will be processed by January 1, 2025, which is the forecasted launch date for Brazil’s legal sports betting and iGaming market.

Meridianbet’s inclusion on this exclusive list underscores its status as one of the key players in the global gaming industry. With Brazil poised to become one of the world’s largest gaming markets, this license represents a significant opportunity for Meridianbet and Golden Matrix Group.

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Meridianbet’s application includes both sports betting and iGaming (online casino) under Brazil’s comprehensive licensing regime, making it one of the few operators positioned to offer a full suite of gaming experiences to Brazilian players. The Brazilian gambling industry is forecasted to generate $34 billion in sports betting turnover by 2028, with an onshore gross win of $2.8 billion, according to a report by the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA).

WA.Technology, the award-winning B2B iGaming solutions provider, has announced that it is now fully certified and ready to take regulated operators live in Brazil, pending its operator partners’ own regulatory approval.

WA.Technology is already recognised as one of Brazil’s most-sought after platform providers, having partnered with many of Brazil’s leading operators, as well as being at the forefront of developing some of the country’s most popular sportsbooks and online casinos.

WA.Technology offers its partners a full spectrum of iGaming solutions, covering casino, sportsbook, lottery, affiliates and fantasy sports via its WA.Platform, WA.Sports, WA.Casino, WA.Fantasy, and WA.Lottery verticals.

With 113 operators having applied for licence applications, the Brazilian regulated market is forecast to go live on 1 January 2025. The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) predicts Brazil will reach $34bn in sports betting turnover by 2028, with an onshore gross win of $2.8bn.

Having obtained GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications, as well as working closely with Brazil’s regulatory authorities, WA.Technology already has a fully operational team established in Brazil in preparation to support its newly regulated partners’ operations.

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WA.Technology offers unparalleled experience across the market, as well as an unmatched level of player engagement delivered via local round-the-clock technical support, dedicated account management teams and a full range of managed services across sportsbook and casino.

Commenting on its readiness to support Brazil’s soon-to-be regulated operator brands, Phyllyp Sedicias at WA.Technology said:

“WA.Technology has been operating in the Brazilian market for several years. We understand the market and all its nuances, and we have successfully partnered with some of Brazil’s leading operators and have been at the forefront of developing some of Brazil’s leading brands.

Given our local expertise, we are poised to become one of the market’s most sought-after platform providers – with a reputation for excellence.

We have all the necessary certifications, an established working relationship with the Brazilian authorities, and a level of local expertise no other platform provider can match.” 

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Offering a full spectrum of iGaming solutions, WA.Technology has established itself as a leading platform provider with in-depth expertise in operating across LatAm, Brazil, Africa and beyond.

Aposta Ganha, the fastest-growing Brazilian sports betting and casino site, has completed its license application through the Betting Management System (Sigap) to operate within Brazil’s regulated market.

Gustavo Henrique, Grupo Aposta Ganha’s Legal Head, said: “These are strict security criteria, transparent and demanding responsibility, ensuring greater consumer protection and significantly contributing to the integrity of the market. This new phase fosters fair competition, and we are ready to follow all the procedures to obtain the license.”

Having been operating in the country for the past six years, from 1st January 2025, the company will embrace the opportunity to play a major role in Brazil’s new chapter under the rules of the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance. With operations in both Brazil and Mexico, the company has always complied with legal requirements, demonstrating to authorities, customers, and society its interest and capability to operate in a regulated market.

As a passionate advocate of Responsible Gaming, only players over the age of 18 years old can enjoy Aposta Ganha’s online platform. These strict legal requirements have always been a foundational feature of Aposta Ganha’s operations, even before the strict measures laid out in the ordinances of the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance.

Aposta Ganha is now eligible to commence its regulated operations from January 1, 2025, depending only on the SPA analysis to obtain the official license from the Brazilian government.

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Grupo Aposta Ganha CEO, Elvis Lourenço:, added “We have built a trusted reputation in the gaming and entertainment market, in addition to respecting the current Brazilian legislation and integrity in betting. Today, we reinforce our commitment to customers and society to continue promoting entertainment that is ethical, safe, and socially responsible.”