Brazil
Entain names Sérgio Buono as new Head of Market Strategy for Brazil
Former Accenture and BCG executive steps in to lead strategic planning and support the long-term expansion of the local operation
Entain, the FTSE-listed British sports betting and entertainment giant and one of the world’s largest gaming operators, has officially announced the appointment of Sérgio Buono as its new Head of Market Strategy in Brazil.
In the Brazilian market, Entain’s core commercial operations are driven by Sportingbet, one of the jurisdiction’s premier online sports betting and entertainment brands.
Buono will be responsible for leading the company’s strategic planning efforts, with a sharp focus on business growth and the deployment of key operational initiatives.
His role will involve direct cross-functional collaboration with core divisions, including Marketing, CRM, Product, and Technology, providing data-driven insight to support decision-making and align local execution with Entain’s long-term global corporate goals.

Strategic background in Business Transformation
Prior to joining Entain, the executive served as a Principal Director at Accenture Strategy and a Project Leader at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).
Throughout his consulting career, Buono has accumulated extensive expertise in corporate strategy, business transformation, and operational development across major tier-one companies in Brazil.
This strategic executive hire comes at a critical time of maturity and professionalization for the Brazilian gaming ecosystem, which has rapidly climbed to global prominence following the comprehensive implementation of federal market regulations.
“The greatest challenge, and also the highest potential, lies in working for a global multinational with such a dominant brand in a market that remains fresh, highly competitive, and dynamic,” stated Sérgio Buono, newly appointed Head of Market Strategy.
“Entain seamlessly bridges proprietary technology, human capital, and AI capabilities at a global scale. The real opportunity here is to translate those massive global assets into tangible, sustainable growth for our local business.”
With an established international footprint across multiple regulated jurisdictions, Entain continues to scale its organizational infrastructure and strategic investments in Brazil, reinforcing the group’s long-term corporate commitment to innovation, technology, and sustainable market expansion.
The post Entain names Sérgio Buono as new Head of Market Strategy for Brazil appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Brazil
MediaTroopers Commits to Serving Brazilian Regulated Market with Development of New Local Entity
MediaTroopers, the leading digital marketing and customer acquisition firm, has doubled down on its commitment to serving Brazil’s regulated gaming market with the announcement of a new local entity, including a registered company, a front office, and local banking infrastructure.
The newly established entity will serve as a strategic bridge for MediaTroopers’ global partners, including operators, vendors, and financial institutions, seeking to enter the newly regulated Brazilian market. The local entity will also serve as a point of contact for active operators in the market, offering its tools as a local service hub to help operators enhance their business outreach in the region.
As Brazil’s regulated market continues to position itself as one of the most important regulatory opportunities for operators across the globe, MediaTroopers continues to cement itself as the go-to acquisition firm to help clients make the most of this growth by providing localized market access, operational support, relevant acquisition strategies, and targeted solutions designed to enhance performance in the region.
Through its local entity, MediaTroopers can continue providing services, such as localized player acquisition, media buying, affiliate strategy, and more, at a more regional level. For MediaTroopers, Brazil aligns with its broader strategy of delivering sustainable, compliant operations in high-growth markets.
“Brazil represents one of the most exciting growth opportunities in regulated iGaming, and MediaTroopers is fully committed to supporting operators in this market,” said Shmulik Segal, CEO of MediaTroopers.
“By establishing a local company, front office, and banking infrastructure, we are creating a stronger operational foundation for our clients. This presence allows us to act both as a bridge for international brands entering Brazil and as a service hub for active operators looking to scale responsibly and efficiently.”
The post MediaTroopers Commits to Serving Brazilian Regulated Market with Development of New Local Entity appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Brazil
MediaTroopers sets up Brazilian entity to support regulated gaming market
MediaTroopers has announced the development of a new local entity in Brazil as it targets the country’s newly regulated gaming market. The company said the initiative includes a registered company, a front office, and local banking infrastructure.
According to MediaTroopers, the Brazilian entity is intended to act as a bridge for its international partners—including operators, vendors and financial institutions—looking to enter the regulated market. The company added that it will also serve as a local point of contact for operators already active in Brazil.
MediaTroopers said the local set-up is designed to support services such as localized player acquisition, media buying and affiliate strategy at a regional level, aligning with its broader approach to “sustainable, compliant operations in high-growth markets.”
“Brazil represents one of the most exciting growth opportunities in regulated iGaming, and MediaTroopers is fully committed to supporting operators in this market,” said Shmulik Segal, CEO of MediaTroopers.
“By establishing a local company, front office, and banking infrastructure, we are creating a stronger operational foundation for our clients. This presence allows us to act both as a bridge for international brands entering Brazil and as a service hub for active operators looking to scale responsibly and efficiently.”
The post MediaTroopers sets up Brazilian entity to support regulated gaming market appeared first on Eastern European Gaming | Global iGaming & Tech Intelligence Hub.
Alexandre Fonseca
Superbet CEO Alexandre Fonseca named to Game Changers iGaming 2026 list
Superbet CEO Alexandre Fonseca has been included in the global ranking “Game Changers: Top 100 most influential people in iGaming 2026,” with the company stating he is the only Brazilian executive featured on the list.
Fonseca linked the recognition to the development of Brazil’s newly regulated betting market. “This is the result of a journey that began back in 2007. Today, we see the sector consolidating itself as an economic pillar which, in its very first regulated year in 2025, generated BRL 37 billion in volume and BRL 10 billion in federal taxes,” he highlights.
The executive also pointed to the role of governance and compliance as the market scales. “Our role now is to ensure this growth continues to be guided by legal and tax certainty. At Superbet, player protection and user experience are not just rhetoric, but technology applied in real-time.”
According to the press release, the Game Changers list is an annual ranking that selects impactful leaders, professionals and regulators in the global online gaming industry, based on criteria including innovation and market relevance.
For operators and suppliers tracking Latin America, the inclusion underscores the growing prominence of Brazil’s regulated online betting sector as it attracts international attention and investment focus.
The post Superbet CEO Alexandre Fonseca named to Game Changers iGaming 2026 list appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
-
Africa7 days agoGaming Realms expands into three African markets via SportyBet partnership
-
Asia7 days agoEGT Brings High-Impact Asian-Themed Portfolio to SiGMA Asia 2026
-
Africa7 days agoGreentube partners with World Sports Betting to expand in South Africa
-
Conference7 days agoDanish regulator to speak at Gaming in the Nordics launch event
-
BETER7 days agoBETER expands US footprint with Illinois approval
-
affiliate marketing6 days agoCasinoCanada partners with LolaJack Casino to expand Canadian visibility
-
Argentina7 days agoStake continues Latin American expansion with Argentina launch
-
Ben Wood CCO at Playson7 days agoPlayson strengthens North American footprint with Caesars Entertainment partnership



