Intralot Delivers eSports Betting in Peru SOUTH AMERICA
Brazil - Coronavirus propels casino agenda Introducing laws to allow casino gaming in Brazil could be pushed to the front of the legislative queue with Brazilian Federal Deputy Pompeo de Mattos claiming casinos would help kick start the economy following the coronavirus pandemic.
Mr. de Mattos said: “Casinos would generate taxes, income for the government, and it would help us recover the economy. It would create jobs. It’s a perfectly possible, viable, and necessary alternative to rebuild the economy after the coronavirus crisis. In certain circumstances the casino would be ideal, for example for more touristy places, others may be more suited to bingo which is a different situation, or machines that are something else and the jogo do bicho, which is everywhere."
"What I want is to regulate, legalise, collect taxes and make it work formally by improving the relationship between the gambler, the manager, the retailer, the taxpayer, give them whatever name you want, the entrepreneur, with the public sector paying taxes, generating jobs. To sum up, let’s formalise an activity that is as old as the history of the Republic itself, because before Brazil became a republic, the ‘jogo do bicho’ already existed."
He believes that gaming tax should be invested into the health and education sector. "I have no doubts," Mr. de Mattos added. "It fuels tourism. Tax contributions must be used for health and education. We are in need of money for the health sector now in the midst of the pandemic, and I have no doubt that later we will continue to need it."
Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico selects GLI The Puerto Rico Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF) has selected GLI to provide consulting and advisory services to the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission.
AAFAF Executive Director Omar J. Marrero Díaz announced that GLI will assist the Commission in the drafting of the regulations governing the operations, and providing consulting services to the Commission with respect to the industries and activities under its jurisdiction, which include sports betting, fantasy contests, and esports. Marrero also stated that the firm will be responsible for developing procedures applicable to the operations of the Commission, using as a model the processes developed in other jurisdictions of the U.S.A.
In February 2020, AAFAF issued an RFP to identify qualified firms that would meet the essential requirements to develop such regulations.
“The AAFAF team is pleased with the selection of GLI, which will help the Government of Puerto Rico develop cutting-edge regulations to swiftly implement the provisions of Act 81-2019 relative to identifying the eventual components of the different industries, while simultaneously allowing citizens to participate in these activities within a legal frame,” Marrero expressed adding that these efforts reinforce the current public policy of Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced, which authorises sports betting, fantasy contests and electronic games.
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INTRALOT Group has successfully enabled the launch of eSports betting for its partner Intralot de Peru, supporting the leading lottery operator in Peru
Te eSports games are offered in cooperation with Sportradar and include Counter Strike, League of Legends, Dota2, Star Craft II, Call of Duty and Overwatch.
PERU ESPORTS
INTRALOT Group has successfully enabled the launch of eSports betting for its partner Intralot de Peru, supporting the leading lottery operator in Peru to enhance its sportsbook and offer an elevated player entertainment through content within one of the fastest growing segment of the online game market. Te eSports games are offered in cooperation with Sportradar and include Counter Strike, League of Legends, Dota2, Star Craft II, Call of Duty and Overwatch. In addition, the offering includes Electronic Leagues of Fifa20 and NBA2K. Additional games will be introduced to the Intralot de Peru’s portfolio in order to further engage the current player community and attract new players.
“We are pleased to successfully introduce eSports betting in Peru and enrich our sportsbook,” said Mr. Alberto D'Angelo, CEO of Intralot de Peru. “As the leading betting operator in Peru, we continuously look at ways to expand the entertainment options for our players and enhance their experience; INTRALOT has been a trusted and reliable partner in this effort by demonstrating operational expertise both in retail and digital helping us grow our operation.”
“We are excited to continue to innovate with our
long-term partner Intralot de Peru and create value that capitalizes on the transformative power of our technology,” said Mr. Christos Dimitriadis, INTRALOT’s Group CEO.
“In a booming market like eSports betting, it’s all about gaining a first-mover advantage and Intralot de Peru has proven its forward-looking strategy by trusting INTRALOT’s proven solutions and world-class customer service that will drive the Lottery’s growth and ensure increased returns for the Peruvian community.”
Up until recently, eSports betting has remained under the radar, but market research indicates betting on eSports is growing just as fast, if not faster, than eSports itself. As COVID-19 pandemic continues to create an unprecedented disruption at the gaming industry due to the suspension of the most popular sports betting competitions and leagues, eSports betting is getting more popular and offers an attractive alternative proposition that responds to the increased demand for content. According to H2 Gambling Capital’s projection, the gross win from eSports betting will grow by almost 40 per cent this year and is expected to double in size by 2024.
Brazil Partnership brings charity initiative to Brazil
BtoBet has teamed up with Brazil operator
PlayRobinHood.com to launch a charity initiative intended to help those most in need.
Bo Grujicic,
PlayRobinHood.com’s founder, said that with the aid of BtoBet, “Quiz Contra O Corona” – Quiz Against Corona – was created, with all the jackpot’s proceeds being funneled back into the community. He specified that 75 per cent of the amount wagered in the jackpot will immediately be donated to charity organisations whilst the remaining 25 per cent is added to the jackpot prize. “Once this health crisis is over, and in the circumstance that the jackpot has still not been won, then the the jackpot prize in its entirety will be donated,” explained Grujicic. BtoBet will be aiding PlayRobinHood by providing the platform technology, and UI and UX development pro bono.
A number of Brazilian
personalities have been involved in this inititative to help the community, including Leandro Castán da Silva, the Brazilian international footballer who currently plays for Vasco da Gama.
Asked about the idea behind this noble gesture, the founder of PlayRobinHood stated that during such difficult times the aim was not to monetise by providing players with the option to wager their money on live events that were not popular with the players, such as the Belarusian football league or minor table tennis sports events. “We took the decision to stick to our brand identity, which is based on social responsibility. At the same time we are still providing the players with the opportunity to entertain themselves through the jackpot game, having the possibility to win a big prize in return for a small entry fee, intended wholly for charitable purposes.”
Mexico
Pariplay has strengthened its presence in Mexico with a new distribution partnership with Mexican gaming operator
Caliente.mx.Under the terms of the agreement,
Caliente.mx will gain access to over 100 proprietary slot games from the igaming operators collection, including Phoenix Gold, Treasure Temple and Gems & Riches, as well as a catalogue of third-party games. Nimrod Dvir, head of gaming at
Caliente.mx, said: “Our content deal with Pariplay further reinforces
Caliente.mx commitment to the quality and innovation of our online casino. Starting the year with this partnership will ensure we remain in a leadership position across the markets we operate in, while also granting the opportunity to introduce a comprehensive library of engaging and exclusive games to our target audience.”
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