DAZN Bet appointed Daniel Palacios as director of operations and money laundering reporting officer in Spain, according to a report published on 8 January 2026. Palacios had been the company’s managing director in Spain and will focus on operations and regulatory compliance.
The appointment assigns operational and anti-money-laundering compliance responsibilities to a named senior executive in Spain.
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DAZN Bet has agreed a multi-year official betting sponsorship with Atlético de Madrid. The partnership includes prize draws and experiences for supporters over several seasons. DAZN Bet said the agreement supports its growth strategy in Spain.
DAZN Bet has become an official sponsor of Atlético de Madrid under an agreement between the company and the Spanish football club. The report gives no financial terms or contract length.
Lottomatica led Italy’s online betting market in September, reportedly, with a 36.3% share. Player spending reached €106 million, up 44% from the previous month, while turnover rose 20% to €1,312 million; Flutter held 28.1% and bet365 10.6%.
Altenar said its sportsbook integration with Pragmatic Solutions has supported operators launching across Brazil, Canada and several European countries since the companies began working together in 2023. The report cites DAZN BET’s expansion into Ontario and Alberta and EstrelaBet’s switch to Altenar in Brazil in October 2023 as examples.
Spain’s DGOJ provisionally granted Giga Game Online licences for sports and other counterparty betting, and DZBT Deportes a poker licence. The licences run for five years but depend on final technical-system approval within six months; otherwise, they expire.