Pragmatic Play agreed a distribution deal with platform provider Smart Nucleo covering slots, live casino and virtual sports in Latin America. Operators using Smart Nucleo’s platform will gain access to Pragmatic Play’s content portfolio, the companies said.
Pragmatic Play’s Smart Nucleo deal matters to operators because Smart Nucleo operators gain slots, live casino and virtual sports.
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BetConstruct appointed Fabio Tiberia as vice-president for Latin America, the company said. Tiberia said his objective is to expand the company’s regional presence, adapting its products and operations to local requirements.
SoftConstruct regional director Beatriz Melges discussed the company’s Latin American plans, including investment in infrastructure, offices, local staff and data intelligence. She said the company was offering its sportsbook to current and prospective partners without charge, with the stated aim of supporting migration to the product.
PG Soft appointed Hugo Baungartner as general manager for Latin America, the company said. He will lead the supplier’s regional commercial expansion and direct its strategy in Brazil.
SIGA Latin America called for Brazil to maintain a structured betting regulatory framework, arguing that oversight, transaction monitoring and cooperation with authorities can help detect match-fixing and other illicit activity. The organisation said a prohibition could encourage illegal betting; it also pointed to funding for sport through revenue from regulated fixed-odds betting.
SIGA Latin America said Brazil should strengthen betting regulation rather than prohibit the activity, arguing that oversight supports sports integrity and helps detect suspicious activity. The organisation said it does not support legislative proposals for a full or partial ban and described such a move as a regulatory setback that could encourage illegal betting.