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A Look at Sports Betting in South America & India

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Sports betting is something that continues to gain popularity all over the globe, and it shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. When it comes to sports betting, South America and India have a lot of things in common, while there are also plenty of differences. In this article, we are going to take a closer look at sports betting in South America and India and see which one has more room for growth.

Sports Betting in India

Sports betting has become a method of entertainment for a large percentage of the Indian population, and sports betting sites all over the world are aware of this. Many bookmakers are more than happy to accept players from India now as they know just how big the market is. Those who do not allow Indians to open an account with them are missing out on a large slice of the pie.

The Legal Status of Sports Betting in India

The laws and regulations surrounding online gambling are a bit of a grey matter in India, and this can come as no surprise when the laws that are in action came about when the British were colonizing India. In other words, the Indian government are still making use of gambling laws that came into being before the Internet was even invented.

For the most part, gambling is prohibited throughout India, although it is legal in a couple of states such as Sikkim and Goa. In these two states, you will come across a few land-based casinos. However, when it comes to sports betting, Indians can open an account with a sports betting site so long as they are not based within India. The Indian government are fully aware as to how much money they are losing in taxes, so it is highly likely that at some point soon they will amend the laws and regulations to include online sports betting.

Sports Betting Options in India

According to statistics and estimates, around half a billion Indians have regular access to Internet, while over 400 million watch sporting events and bet on sports. Below we shall look at the popular sports that Indians enjoy betting on.

Cricket

Cricket, without a doubt, is the most popular sport in the country. When people say that cricket is like a religion in India, they are not lying. When the Indian cricket team is playing or if there is an Indian Premier League game being played, the whole country basically stops to follow the events.

As well as watching cricket, Indians love to place bets on it. It has been estimated that Indians wagers $50-60 million on every IPL match. Bookmakers know just how much Indians love cricket betting, which is why the majority will do their utmost to ensure that they have plenty of markets and great odds for all the best cricket competitions such as the IPL, The Ashes, The Big Bash League, the World Cup and ODI and Test matches.

Football

Football is the most popular sport in the world, and it is also very popular in India, although not as popular as cricket. The football competitions that Indian football fans like to focus on are the Indian Super League, the China Super League, and the MLS. They also follow the biggest leagues in Europe such as the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Bundesliga. They also like to watch and bet on the Europa League and the Champions League. Indians love for football betting means that bookmakers offer markets and odds for many lesser leagues around the world.

Horse Racing

Indians love their horse racing and when it comes to popularity it is only behind cricket. While land-based sports betting is prohibited across the country, there is an exception when it comes to betting on horse racing. We do not know why this is the case, but it likely has something to do with the fact that horse racing would probably become obsolete if nobody could bet on it.

Horse racing is a popular sport all over the world, so most bookmakers that Indians can open an account with will have odds and markets for a wide variety of horse racing events.

Sports Betting in South America

Sports betting within South America is very diverse. This is not too much of a surprise since the different countries obviously have different laws and regulations when it comes to sports betting. Below we are going to have a look at sports betting in some of the biggest countries in South America.

Brazil

Brazil is a huge country with a very big population. The people of Brazil have plenty of interests but betting on sports is one that stands out from the crowd. When it comes to the legalities of sports betting, land-based sportsbooks are illegal, which is why black sports betting markets are thriving in Brazil.

Just like with India, online sports betting is a grey area. The current laws and legislation in place do not prohibit online betting, so there are a number of legitimate bookies out there that are happy to accept players from Brazil.

Brazilians enjoy betting on a variety of sport, but the one that stands out in terms of popularity is obviously football. The whole world knows how much Brazilians enjoy this sport. The people of Brazil rarely miss out on an opportunity to place bets on the Copa Libertadores or the Brazilian Championships. Obviously, whenever the Brazilian national team are playing there will be plenty of bets placed too. Other sports that Brazilians enjoy betting on include horse racing, basketball, UFC, and MMA.

Argentina

Sports betting goes back to the 1800s in Argentina. Just like with Brazil, football is the sport that leads the way when it comes to Argentinian sports betting. Why would you not have a passion for football when some of the greatest players to play the game have hailed from your country. We are obviously talking about the likes of Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi here. Other sports that Argentinians enjoy betting on include boxing, tennis, volleyball, and basketball.

The different provinces in Argentina have the authority to regulate sports betting, which means that in some provinces sports betting is legal, while in others it is illegal. Therefore, if you are in Argentina and you want to do some online sports betting, you should check whether it is legal to do so in the province that you are in. Buenos Aires, the country’s capital, was the latest province to allow online sports betting.

Chile

Before 1990, the only sport that Chileans could place bets on was horse racing. However, the government soon realized just how much the people of Chile love to bet on sports and how much money can be made from it, so they eventually came up with regulations and laws for online casinos and sports betting. These regulations state that betting sites must pay 20% taxes on their income from Chilean gamblers. This was put in place to ensure the betting platforms play by the correct rules or run the risk of losing their license.

When it comes to sports betting, it is safe to say that the people of Chile are not too picky about what sport they are putting their money on. However, like with Brazil and Argentina, football is the most popular sport in the country. With regards to sports betting sites, there are no shortage of them out there that are happy to accept players from Chile.

Where is There More Potential for Growth?

We have taken a closer look at sports betting in India and some of South America’s biggest countries, so we are now going to take a quick look at which one has more room for growth.

Legality: In this regard, South America and India have similar unresolved issues. They have outdated regulations and different laws for different states and countries that obviously have a negative impact on the sports betting industry in these regions. Only a couple of state in India and a few countries in South America have legalized gambling.

Large bookies: The markets available are obviously limited by the issues that we just mentioned above, but there are plenty of international bookies that are happy to accept players from India and South American countries. However, when it comes to quantity and quality of bookmakers available, Indians have an advantage over those from South America.

Payment methods: The amount of payment options available is a good level for both India and South America. However, this being said, e-Wallets, credit cards, and cryptocurrency options are more diverse for Indian sports betting fans.

It is clear that India has more room for growth in the sports betting industry, but it is also clear that both South America and India have plenty of issues that need to be resolved so that their people can enjoy the same sports betting experience that many other nationalities experience around the world.

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Northern Super League Partners with Stats Perform

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Stats Perform, the global leader in sports AI, data and technology, has announced an official data partnership with the Northern Super League (NSL). The partnership will allow world-leading Opta data to be collected live from every NSL league game for the next three years.

Beginning this month, the Northern Super League (NSL) establishes a new era in Canadian sport as the country’s first professional domestic women’s soccer league — an ambitious and transformative initiative co-founded by former Canadian international and Olympic medallist Diana Matheson. Its inaugural season kicks off on April 16 and will feature six teams who have assembled multinational player rosters with extensive club and international experience, including 100-cap Canadian internationals Desiree Scott and Quinn.

Once the action begins, detailed data from every on-ball event, including advanced AI-powered Opta Analytics metrics such as Expected Goals (xG) and Expected Assists (xA), will be captured and distributed via feeds and Stats Perform products, including OptaAI Studio. This will enable various broadcasters, publishers and rights holders to generate stories and insights throughout the NSL season and provide them straight to the league’s fans in real time.

As part of the agreement, the NSL’s League Office and every NSL club will also have access to Opta Search, part of OptaAI Studio. This will allow their content creators to leverage all Opta data collected during the NSL season in the creation of data-led stories on the stand-out performers, and will help them generate key talking points for publication on official league and club platforms. Opta Search will also empower the NSL’s media team to create a range of data visualizations, including player shot maps and touch maps, to visually illustrate the impact of different players’ on-field performances.

Christina Litz, NSL President, said: “We are thrilled to have Stats Perform on board as our official data partner. When we talk about detailed performance data in soccer, Opta is the gold standard, so we are delighted to have it powering each of our official digital channels. As the season progresses, we want to put the spotlight on all the on-field heroes who emerge and having access to world-class data will help us tell their stories and inspire a new generation of Canadian soccer fans.”

Steve Xeller, Chief Revenue Officer at Stats Perform, said: “Stats Perform has been a huge supporter of expansion leagues around the world, so we are very pleased to be partnering with NSL in the lead-up to their first domestic campaign. Seeing a fully professional women’s soccer league launch in Canada is an incredibly exciting development for the sport in North America and we see considerable potential in working proactively with the League’s Head Office to help the competition grow, using the power of AI and data-led storytelling to build fan communities across the continent.”

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INCENTIVE GAMES SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION DEAL FOR NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, SOUTH AFRICA AND UK WITH LIGHT & WONDER

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Leading B2B games provider, Incentive Games, today announced its new agreement with premium gaming company and content provider Light & Wonder, Inc.

Through this agreement, Incentive Games will distribute its premium pay-to-play games – including new arcade-style titles – to key global regulated markets including the USA, Canada, South Africa, UK, and within Europe via Light & Wonder’s extensive operator network. Additionally, Incentive Games’ popular free-to-play content will be made available to a wider audience through Light & Wonder’s content marketplace.

The agreement brings together two industry leaders in iGaming and the strengths of both companies to deliver exceptional player experiences and elevate customer engagement.

Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games said, “This agreement is a landmark moment in our company’s history. Previously, we’ve worked directly with major operators such as bet365, FanDuel, and Sky Bet. Now, we can distribute our games via Light & Wonder, an exceptional aggregator that we trust will handle our games with care.”

Steve Mayes, Senior Director of Partners at Light & Wonder, said: “We are excited to work with Incentive Games, a leader in gamification solutions. We look forward to leveraging their innovative platform and bringing their customisable crash and fast game content to all major regulated markets.”

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Soft2Bet’s ToonieBet Partners with the Ottawa Senators as Official Online Casino Partner

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With the Ottawa Senators securing a playoff spot in the NHL, ToonieBet will be there every step of the way, engaging fans with exclusive giveaways, premium entertainment, and a casino experience that mirrors the team’s energy and excitement.

The Ottawa Senators and Tooniebet, an online casino for players across Ontario, announced a partnership that will make Tooniebet the NHL team’s Official Online Casino Partner.

Tooniebet, which launched in 2024 is part of Soft2Bet – one of the world’s fastest growing iGaming turnkey solutions providers with iGaming brands around the world with a portfolio of 19 global licenses, including Ontario.

Additional highlights of the Ottawa Senators and TonnieBet partnership will include:

  • In-Arena & Broadcast Branding: Digitally enhanced dashboards for home and away games
  • In-rink board signage for home games
  • Virtual slot signage for various games
  • Digital inventory throughout the Ottawa Senators site on NHL.com
  • Direct Fan Engagement: Social contests and promotions hosted on Senators’ digital platforms
  • Television Broadcast Branding: Digitally enhanced rink boards for home and away games
  • In-arena rink board signage for home games

Martin Ballard, VP Corporate Partnerships, Ottawa Senators stated: “We are thrilled to welcome ToonieBet as an official partner of the Ottawa Senators. Cooperating with a brand that shares our commitment to providing fans with an exceptional and trusted experience is incredibly exciting. Together, we look forward to delivering memorable moments and engaging our passionate fanbase in new and innovative ways.”

Oksana Tsyhankova, Chief Marketing Officer at Soft2Bet, commented: “Partnering Soft2Bet’s ToonieBet brand with the Ottawa Senators is a significant milestone that reinforces our strong brand presence in Ontario. In a short period, we have achieved impressive performance and retention results, with a primary focus on localised, engaging experiences for Canadian players, which makes ToonieBet truly set itself apart.”

By tapping into the Senators’ digital platforms and in-arena presence, ToonieBet will stay close to the action and connect with fans in real, engaging ways while continuing to offer a top-quality online casino experience.

ToonieBet offers a fast, localised online casino experience for players in Ottawa and across Ontario.  Through this partnership, fans will have the chance to win Senators merchandise and tickets while ToonieBet grows its presence in a competitive Ontario market. With in-arena branding, regional broadcast coverage, and digital promotions, ToonieBet will be highly visible to the team’s loyal supporters.

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