Fazi has obtained full operational licence in Brazil
Supplier Fazi, a subsidiary of Novomatic Group, has secured full certification to operate in Brazil, gaining its licence just in time for the nation’s upcoming launch of regulated iGaming and sports betting. This strategic move opens the door for Fazi to introduce its online gaming portfolio to Brazilian operators, positioning itself at the forefront of a highly anticipated and rapidly expanding market.
Brazil marks a major milestone for Fazi as the company extends its reach in Latin America’s gaming sector. Following the successful debut of its Mega Pay machines in Colombia, Fazi is now set to engage with Brazil’s leading operators, leveraging its established reputation and broad gaming portfolio.
This isn’t Fazi’s first international venture. The company made inroads into the Greek market last year, partnering with NetBet to enhance its local presence. Around the same time, Fazi also joined forces with Reevo, gaining access to Reevo’s in-house studio and expanding its resources for growth.
Commenting on this latest certification, a Fazi spokesperson said: “Securing certification in Brazil is an important step in our regional growth strategy. We’re thrilled to bring our proven gaming solutions to the Brazilian market and look forward to building strong, lasting partnerships.”
Brazil’s regulatory journey towards a fully open gambling market began in December 2023, following the approval of a bill by the Chamber of Deputies. As Fazi and other major players prepare to enter the scene, the market is set for a transformative period in the year ahead.
Record performance in slot machines has driven British online gambling yields to a 13% increase in Q3
The UK Gambling Commission has reported a gross gambling yield (GGY) of £1.32 billion for Q3 from the largest licensed operators. While this marks a drop from the £1.46 billion recorded in Q2, it reflects a robust 13% year-on-year increase.
A main driver of this revenue boost came from online slots, with GGY reaching a record-breaking £689 million – a 16% year-on-year rise. Though the average spins per session slightly dipped to 142 (down from 147 in Q3 2023), the duration of sessions increased. Additionally, players spending over an hour per session grew by 9%, totalling 10 million. Meanwhile, the average GGY per session dropped from £4.20 to £4.13, but the number of sessions surged by 18%. Session times remained stable at 17 minutes on average.
The Gambling Commission’s data is estimated to account for about 80% of the UK’s regulated gambling market. A potential impact on these figures came from one operator’s reclassification of some games as slots.
In other areas, online betting on real events saw a 6% year-on-year rise, reaching £453 million in GGY. Active accounts in this sector increased by 9%, though the total number of bets fell by 10%. Retail betting GGY declined by 1%, settling at £533 million. Although the total number of retail bets remained unchanged from the previous year, over-the-counter bets decreased by 6%, while self-service terminal bets rose by 9%.
Overall, the number of monthly active gambling accounts grew by 8%, and bets across all types increased by 12%, totaling £25.2 billion.
Earlier, the Gambling Commission ramped up its efforts to tackle unlicensed gambling
Internet Vikings and PlayStar have extended their hosting partnership
Online casino operator PlayStar renewed its partnership with Internet Vikings, strengthening a relationship that began in 2021. The collaboration, which has seen Internet Vikings provide hosting infrastructure for PlayStar’s operations in New Jersey, has now been extended, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to growth in the US market.
For the past three years, Internet Vikings has delivered reliable hosting solutions tailored to support PlayStar’s expansion.
Rickard Vikström, CEO and Founder of Internet Vikings, stressed: “Our approach goes beyond simple hosting. We deliver solutions that align with our partners’ vision and support long-term growth. We’re excited to keep building on this successful collaboration with PlayStar.”
PlayStar CEO Peter Ekmark emphasised the value of aligned goals: “For us, having partners who are as committed to our vision as we are is crucial. Internet Vikings provides the adaptability and customer-focused support we need to expand without limits.”
This renewal follows a recent expansion for Internet Vikings, which saw the company secure a deal with EveryMatrix earlier this year. The partnership with EveryMatrix involves using Internet Vikings’ secondary data centre in West Virginia, boosting data redundancy and meeting local regulatory requirements.
In their turn, PlayStar signed a new partnership with RLX Gaming, the North American arm of Relax Gaming.
