Defy the Odds and BettingStartups announced an alliance on 21 April 2026 to improve startups' access to community, collaboration and capital in iGaming and sports betting. The organisations plan to support startup-focused programming at SBC Summit Americas in Fort Lauderdale from 9 to 11 June 2026.
The alliance is intended to connect early-stage companies with operators, investors and industry networks.
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Cirsa has acquired a majority stake in Paraguay’s Slots del Sol, giving the Spanish group an online casino operation and an entry into a new regulated Latin American market. Cirsa said it will fund the transaction with available cash and does not expect a significant effect on leverage.
Cirsa has acquired a majority stake in Sociedade Figueira Praia, the owner and operator of Casino Figueira in Portugal. The deal gives Cirsa its first physical casino in the country alongside CasinoPortugal.pt, which it acquired in December 2024; Cirsa said the transaction will be funded with available cash.
Codere Online launched an iOS poker application in Mexico through an alliance with Playtech, connecting users to Playtech’s player-to-player network. The company said more than 1,300 unique users already played poker each month through existing channels, with bingo and an Android application planned next.
CT Interactive launched certified online casino content with Casino Atlantic City in Peru, including two titles exclusive to the operator's players. The package includes 100x Burning Brilliants and 100x Coffee Hot Buy Bonus, alongside five additional games named by CT Interactive.
Evoplay has partnered with F12.bet.br to make selected games available through the operator’s online casino in Brazil, the companies said. The titles include Penalty Shoot Out: Cup Mania and Hot Triple Sevens.