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Wazdan makes Spanish market entry with Luckia partnership
Wazdan, the innovative games provider, has entered the Spanish market for the first time after signing a comprehensive, multi-jurisdiction agreement with Luckia.
The deal will see Wazdan’s most popular titles go live in Spain and Latin America, as well as other selected European markets via Light & Wonder’s leading OPENGAMING™ platform. For two weeks, top-performing games, such as Magic Spins™, Sizzling Eggs™, and a number of the Power of Gods™ titles, will be exclusively available for Luckia players.
In addition, customers of the hugely established brand will be able to enjoy Wazdan’s collection of engagement-boosting features, including Collect to Infinity™, Cash Infinity™, Sticky to Infinity™, and Hold the Jackpot.
Spain becomes the latest country entered by Wazdan in 2022, following the Netherlands, Ontario, Bulgaria, and Michigan.
Andrzej Hyla, Chief Commercial Officer at Wazdan, said: “We are very proud to be entering Spain for the first time, and doing so with one of the oldest and most prestigious brands in the country, Luckia.
“With a commitment to excellence, we’re excited to bring our top-performing games to their players not only in Spain, but across key target markets, and we look forward to propelling each other to new heights.”
Ibai Goikoetxea, Casino Manager at Luckia, said: “Wazdan brings a remarkable collection of slot titles to players that combines immersive themes with fantastic maths and an unmatched array of gamification and engagement-boosting tools.
“We’re delighted to be its first partner in Spain, and are excited at the prospect of bringing its unparalleled titles to our players.”
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Aposta Ganha secures Brazilian sports betting and online games license
Aposta Ganha, the fastest-growing Brazilian sports betting and online gaming site, has officially been awarded its sports betting and online games license through the Betting Management System (Sigap) to operate within Brazil’s regulated market.
Aposta Ganha is one of the first betting platforms to be regulated, with registration number 0022 in the Betting Management System. Having operated in Brazil over the past six years, it is perfectly positioned to thrive in Brazil’s new regulated environment, adhering to the rules of the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) under the Ministry of Finance
Responsible Gaming continues to be at the heart of Aposta Ganha’s operations, even before the implementation of the stringent measures outlined in the SPA ordinances.
Aposta Ganha will commence its regulated operations from January 1, 2025, depending only on the SPA analysis to obtain the official license from the Brazilian government.
Hugo Baungartner, Grupo Aposta Ganha CCO, said: “We’re incredibly proud to announce our successful completion of our federal operating license application laid out by the Ministry of Finance. The strict security criteria ensure greater consumer protection and market integrity. Our hard work has seen us join an exclusive tier of companies authorized to deliver an entertaining and 100% secure gaming experience across the nation.”
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Argentina to Begin Federal Debate on Gambling Ad Ban
The Chamber of Deputies of Argentina will debate a federal measure on Wednesday, 27 November, to ban all gambling advertising and sponsorships.
The debate has been expedited after five opposition blocs in Congress united behind the proposal, which aims to prohibit any form of advertising or sponsorship promoting gaming and betting companies.
Civic Committees, tasked with creating a federal framework to address gambling-related harm and pathological behaviour, strongly support the measure. Committees on Addiction Prevention, Social Action, Communications, Criminal Legislation and Families and Youth are finalising policies for a federal bill on gambling protections. The proposed law would supersede existing state regulations.
Strengthening protections for minors is at the heart of the committees’ efforts. This summer, Jorge Macri, Chief Governor of Buenos Aires, banned new gambling licenses after reports revealed that 34% of minors in the city had gambled by bypassing adult verification checks.
The bill proposes strict rules on gambling promotion, including:
• Banning betting company logos on sports jerseys.
• Prohibiting advertisements in digital and traditional media.
• Eliminating welcome bonuses on online gambling platforms.
• Restricting payment methods, such as banning credit systems and social assistance cards for gambling transactions.
The proposal has drawn support from diverse political groups, including Unión por la Patria, Encuentro Federal, the Civic Coalition and left-wing factions. However, the ruling coalition, which includes PRO, La Libertad Avanza and parts of the UCR, advocates for a more lenient approach that would allow sponsorships to continue.
The minority opinion pushes for a broader ban on all forms of gambling advertising and sponsorships, though it lacks detailed guidelines.
Lawmakers face a deadline of 30 November, when a three-month recess begins. They aim to ensure the measure is debated and voted on before the recess.
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Tipstrr Completes Pyckio Acquisition
Sports betting service Tipstrr has bought out its competitor Pyckio, the company founder Damien Fearn has confirmed.
In a post on LinkedIn, Fearn also declared that the company has regained a 100% stake in Tipstrr.
“We’ll continue to work on exciting projects with Planet Sport as commercial partners. The Tipstrr team enjoyed being part of the network and we can all say we learned a lot during the time we spent with the team in Leeds,” he said.
“Still, it’s an exciting time for Tipstrr – and we’ve really hit the ground running with the acquisition of Pyckio. We’re now working on combining the best aspects of each platform to create the ultimate offering for sports bettors with Mark Rees leading the development.”
He added that the team was “actively looking for other acquisitions in the space.”
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