27/3/2020 |  In a live on Facebook, President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday criticized decrees of governors that determined the closure of lottery stores in their states as a way of preventing the COVID-19 pandemic. He said that there is no risk of transmission of the coronavirus inside lottery shops because the glass that separates employees from the public is "armored". The incredible statement by the president generated a lot of criticism and scams on social networks for being absurd.

27/3/2020 |  SBC Events organizes, next April 27 -May 1, the SBC Digital Summit – the biggest ever online conference in the gaming industry where sector’s leading CEOs will discuss about how they are dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak and beyond. The speaker line-up includes, among others, Carsten Koerl (Sportradar), Jesper Svensson (Betsson Group), Andre Gelfi (Suaposta), JD Duarte (CEO, Betcris), Alberto Alfieri (Vivagol). The “LATAM Market Day”, with a special panel about Brazil, takes place the second day of the event.

27/3/2020 |  In order to give response to the international gaming industry in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak that forces to work remotely, Clarion Gaming decided to move its live ICE, TGA and Ampersand experiences online. Combined with iGB's webinars, Clarion gives multiple opportunities to connect with, and gain fresh ideas from, stakeholders around the world.

27/3/2020 |  Kambi Group’s Executive Management team is holding regular meetings in order to monitor the progress of the COVID-19 outbreak and consider contingency measures aimed at reducing contagion risk among staff and ensuring business continuity. “Our solid balance sheet puts us in an excellent position and leaves us confident for the future,” said firm’s CEO Kristian Nylén.

27/3/2020 |  The American Gaming Association (AGA) has hailed the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act through the US Senate, saying it would help prop up the gaming industry during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. “The AGA will continue to engage with Congressional and administration leadership on additional measures to respond to this rapidly evolving crisis,” said entity’s CEO, Bill Miller.

26/3/2020 |  Betsul opened space on its website, since Wednesday (25), for the eSports modality, starting with the Fifa 20 championship, entitled Fifa Quaran-Team. The idea came to entertain the company’s target audience while national and international championships of different sports around the world are paralyzed because of the coronavirus crisis.

26/3/2020 |  With most of sporting event cancelled around the world and only few games available, the key is to innovate. AGclub7.bet website focused on irreverence and brought to its players special betting modalities, among them is the hunch of when Ronaldinho Gaúcho will be released. Since March 6, the former football player and his brother, Roberto de Assis, have been arrested in Paraguay for using fake documents to enter the country.

26/3/2020 |  By responsibly complying with the instructions of the state governments in their effort to limit the spread of COVID-19, the Caliente Group has temporarily suspended activities at 40 of its establishments in Sonora, Nuevo León, Mexico City, Sinaloa, Estado de Mexico and Baja California. The company reported that it will guarantee its 6,000 employees with the payment of their salaries for a month.

26/3/2020 |  Wynn Resorts, one of the the major US casino operator, has secured a voluntary reduction in salaries, ranging between 33 and 100 per cent, from its board of directors for the remainder of the year in exchange for Wynn stock. The cash savings will be used to pay employees salaries and other expenses whiel casinos are closed due to the coronavirus crisis.