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Kaizen Gaming Repeats Double Latin America Operator Win at SBC Awards Americas 2026

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Dual honours with awards for both “Sportsbook Operator of the Year – Latin America” and “Casino Operator of the Year – Latin America”

 Kaizen Gaming, one of the world’s biggest GameTech companies and owner of the Betano online sports betting and gaming brand, has been named both “Sportsbook Operator of the Year – Latin America” and “Casino Operator of the Year – Latin America” for the second year running at the SBC Awards Americas 2026. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, 10 June, on the second day of the SBC Summit Americas at Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The repeat double award wins reinforce Betano’s position as a leading force in online betting and gaming across the region. Betano is arguably considered the no 1 igaming brand, with the biggest market share in Brazil, South America’s largest market, while it is also one of the market leaders in other South American countries, including Argentina and Peru.

Kaizen Gaming continues to set new benchmarks with customer experience at the core of its offering, underpinned by its proprietary technology, elite football partnerships, and ongoing product innovation. This includes a range of player-centric features, such as increasingly sophisticated AI-powered personalisation, trending content, enhanced in-play experiences and social functionality, alongside a wide selection of engaging rewards and offers.

Christos Tzalavras, Kaizen Gaming’s Chief Product Officer commented: “We are very happy about this distinction, especially since it recognizes our focus on providing our customers with the best possible experience, both through our Sportsbook and our Casino offerings. And of course, it’s equally important that these awards concern the Latin American region, which has totally embraced us and to which we owe a large part of our success. With the World Cup now upon us, South America is a hugely strategic region for the industry, and we remain committed to setting new standards for innovation, trust, and customer experience.”

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a significant moment for Betanο, which has been named an Official Tournament Supporter for Europe and South America. This will see Betano provide fans with many unique and exclusive opportunities to experience the excitement of the FIFA World Cup through exclusive fan activations, while also promoting responsible play through dedicated tools and 24/7 customer support.

Betano was also recently announced an Official Regional Sponsor of the Argentine National Football Team – the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ champions. At the same time, it remains the title sponsor of both Brazil’s top domestic competitions, Brasileirão Serie A and Copa Betano do Brazil, the Presenting Partner of the Argentine Liga Profesional de Fútbol and Copa Argentina, as well as the principal and front-of-shirt partner of top flight South American clubs, including Clube de Regatas do Flamengo and Club Atlético  River Plate. Furthermore, Kaizen Gaming is an Official Partner of CONMEBOL, with the partnership starting through the CONMEBOL Copa America™2024 and since then continuing with other tournaments including the CONMEBOL Copa América Femenina 2025™ and the CONMEBOL Liga de Naciones Femenina.

Additionally, Betano has an extensive Corporate Social Responsibility footprint in the region, supporting the work of organisations like FADeC (the Argentine Federation of Sports for the Blind), Fundación Empate (which supports the inclusion and development of people with Down syndrome in Argentina), Afroesporte (which empowers Black athletes in Brazil to develop their careers) and Fundação Laço Rosa (which supports women’s fight against breast cancer in Brazil).

Earlier this year, Kaizen Gaming also underscored its focus on customer-centric technology innovation with the acquisition of GameplAI, a provider of AI-powered sports trading and analytics. The deal enables the integration of GameplAI’s technology into Betano, enhancing capabilities across sports trading, player markets and performance analytics, for users globally.

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Tottenham Hotspur names Betano training wear partner in three-year deal

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Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has signed a new three-year strategic partnership with Kaizen Gaming, owner of online sports betting and gaming brand Betano. The club said Betano will become its Official Training Wear Partner for the 2026/27 season, with year-round presence across Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London via pitch-side LEDs and big screens.

Under the agreement, Betano branding will also appear on training kits in pre-match and pre-season activity in the lead up to men’s fixtures during the 2026/27 season. After that season, the partnership will shift, with Betano transitioning into the club’s Official Europe & LATAM Betting Partner through to 2029.

Tottenham Hotspur said the deal will include collaborative fan engagement initiatives and digital content opportunities, with a focus on “promoting a safe and responsible approach to sports betting.”

Ryan Norys, Chief Revenue Officer, Tottenham Hotspur, said: “We’re pleased to begin this long-term partnership with Betano as we look ahead to the start of a new football season with great excitement. From our earliest conversations, it was clear we had a shared vision for what a modern sports partnership should look like, one that creates unique experiences for our supporters while making a positive impact beyond football as well as striving to help enhance knowledge around responsible gaming.”

Julio Iglesias, Chief Commercial Officer at Kaizen Gaming, said: “Tottenham Hotspur is one of the world’s most recognised football clubs, combining sporting ambition with a global fanbase and one of the Premier League’s most influential digital platforms. Both Tottenham Hotspur and Kaizen Gaming share the same belief that the strongest partnerships create value far beyond brand visibility; they create better experiences for supporters.

This partnership marks another important milestone in Betano’s long-term investment in European football and the Premier League. As we continue to expand internationally, Tottenham Hotspur’s global reach, digital leadership and ambitious outlook make the Club an ideal partner for the next stage of our growth. We look forward to building a successful partnership together over the next three years.”

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Betano partners Fundación Empate on adapted football program in Argentina

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Betano says it will fund weekly training for 192 athletes with Down syndrome and support the FUT21 National Tournament pathway ahead of October.

Betano has partnered with Fundación Empate to launch an adapted football-friendly tournament in Argentina, as part of the operator’s “Desafiá tus límites” (Challenge Your Limits) corporate responsibility programme.

The company said the partnership will support 192 athletes with Down syndrome by funding weekly practices, while also providing operational resources to strengthen training in the run-up to the FUT21 National Tournament in October. Fundación Empate describes FUT21 as Argentina’s main futsal competition for athletes with Down syndrome, bringing together delegations from across the country.

Germán Laborda, President of Fundación Empate, said: “For us, this support means much more than financial aid. It is a concrete opportunity for our players to keep growing, training, and showcasing all their talent. Having companies like Betano get involved in real inclusion helps bring visibility to the enormous effort and commitment of each member of our foundation.”

Alvaro Ferreres, Betano Country Manager for Argentina, added: “At Betano, we understand that social responsibility means getting truly involved and supporting the people behind every story. Supporting the players of Fundación Empate means proving that a company can be an ally that drives opportunities, inclusion, and development through sports.”

Beyond athlete funding, Betano said it will develop Teacher Training Workshops for Inclusive Sports aimed at more than 800 sports professionals, including coaches, physical education teachers and physiotherapists, as well as teams for athletes with Down Syndrome. The company positioned the initiative as part of its broader adapted sports activity under “Desafiá tus límites”, which it said also includes support for Argentina’s national blind football team, Los Murciélagos (The Bats).

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Betano Strengthens its Commitment to Inclusive Sports in Argentina with a New Adapted Football Program

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A new partnership with Fundación Empate supports the development of athletes with Down Syndrome as part of Betano’s “Desafiá tus límites” (Challenge Your Limits) Corporate Responsibility programme

In a meaningful step towards greater inclusion through sport, Betano, the premium online sports betting and gaming brand of Kaizen Gaming, has joined forces with Fundación Empate to launch an adapted football-friendly tournament, setting in motion the journey toward the foundation’s flagship annual tournament, one of the most significant inclusive sporting events in Argentina.

The initiative with Fundación Empate, a leading organisation in social inclusion through sports for young people with Down syndrome in Argentina, aims to create sustainable opportunities for growth within inclusive sport, with a strong focus on long-term athletic development.

The partnership, launched as part of Betano’s “Desafiá tus límites” (Challenge Your Limits) programme, will see Betano support 192 athletes with Down syndrome through the funding of weekly practices. It will also see Betano provide operational resources to help strengthen the training pathway leading up to the FUT21 National Tournament in October, Argentina’s most important futsal competition for athletes with Down syndrome that brings together athletes from different delegations across the country.

Germán Laborda, President of Fundación Empate, stated: “For us, this support means much more than financial aid. It is a concrete opportunity for our players to keep growing, training, and showcasing all their talent. Having companies like Betano get involved in real inclusion helps bring visibility to the enormous effort and commitment of each member of our foundation.”

In addition, Alvaro Ferreres, Betano Country Manager for Argentina, commented: “At Betano, we understand that social responsibility means getting truly involved and supporting the people behind every story. Supporting the players of Fundación Empate means proving that a company can be an ally that drives opportunities, inclusion, and development through sports.”

As part of its commitment, Betano will also expand its impact beyond the pitch by developing Teacher Training Workshops for Inclusive Sports, addressed to over 800 sports professionals, including coaches, physical education teachers and physiotherapists, as well as teams for athletes with Down Syndrome. The specialised program is designed to provide them with the latest methodologies and best practices for adapted sports environments. By combining grassroots sports development with professional training for educators, this partnership ensures a sustainable and high-impact ecosystem for inclusive football nationwide.

The foundation’s team, Empate Córdoba, is a benchmark in adapted Futsal. Last year, they achieved 3rd place in the championship zone at the 3rd National Futsal Tournament in San Luis in 2025. And in 2024, they were crowned champions of the 5th Argentine Futsal Tournament for people with Down Syndrome in Mendoza.

The partnership between Betano and Fundación Empate further builds on the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening adapted sports, through its “Desafiá tus límites” programme, an area in which it is already making a tangible impact through its support of Los Murciélagos (The Bats), Argentina’s national blind football team. Through this partnership, the company has contributed to the development of more than 900 athletes across the country, investing in equipment, infrastructure, and direct support for high-performance athletes.

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