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Brazil is not friendly to ‘amateurs’ warns Online IPS partner Witoldo Hendrich Junior ahead of attendance at ICE London

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Veteran industry lawyer Witoldo Hendrich Junior, Chief Legal Officer (Brazil) and Partner at registered payment facilitator Online IPS has warned of the significant dangers of attempting to enter LatAm markets prematurely and without the necessary knowledge. Speaking ahead of the company’s appearance at ICE London (stand N10-585) the Online IPS partner, who has lectured in taxation as a University Professor in Rio for close to 20-years, stated: “Taking Brazil as an example, with a population of 220 million, the country is on course to become one of the most important sports betting markets in the world but one which requires specialist and expert support. Here in Brazil, we admit that Brazil is not friendly to ‘amateurs’. Taxation has historically been known for being very challenging and complex, and the recent political involvement from the Supreme Court into legislative and executive matters definitely compromised the confidence in legal certainty.

“We will be using our appearance at ICE London to explain our entry strategy for organizations wishing to operate in Brazil, as well as the special tax treatment enabling merchants to take funds out of the country in a legally compliant manner, using Central Bank regulations. Our goal is simple and that’s to allow Chief Compliance Officers to relax confidently and Chief Financial Officers to rest easy!”

Emphasizing the importance of taking a country-by-country approach to entering LatAm he stated: “Contrary to Europe, each country in LatAm works very differently, with varying legislation, processes, and standings on the igaming space. Entering multiple countries in LatAm involves starting from scratch in each one.

“Legislation regulating igaming is also very new in LatAm and there are various rules and specifications to abide by in each country that differ from the next. Not reviewing them thoroughly or understanding clearly can lead to obstacles, hindering the ability for potential merchants to do business in the region. These are important realities European companies must account for when considering entering LatAm.”

Hendrich, who has two decades of legal experience in Brazil with expertise in gambling regulation after spending eight-years in the industry, added: “Online IPS is a registered payment facilitator in the LatAm region with local offices in the countries we operate, with teams in each specializing in the operations and regulations of each country. We have offices in Brazil, Colombia, Peru and Mexico with Chile on the horizon for the end of 2022. The partners and management staff of Online IPS are seasoned professionals with decades of combined experience in the international payment industry. The best insight we can give into the LatAm market is that having a local strategy/approach is the best way to succeed in the region. This is exactly what we can offer our merchants, to aid in their success in the region and ease entry to market barriers.”

Welcoming the return of ICE London he said: “The industry has certainly missed the show. ICE is a critical component of the industry and with the sector going through so many changes and growth in the last couple of years, the industry is definitely ready to come together during ICE and immerse itself in all the new opportunities the space has to offer.

“In-person interactions create a sense of community, connection, and empathy that digital communications technology cannot match. As a merchant service provider, we not only place great value in the customer service we provide but the close relationships we build with partners and merchants. It’s the intangibles that count, such as a new connection formed over a drink or a degree of trust established from a friendly conversation and a handshake. These are what help us as a company, to build the trust needed to develop the tailored-made solutions merchants require to succeed. Ultimately attending ICE helps us keep our finger on the pulse of what is going on in the sector and allows us to do a more thorough analysis through conversations, discussions and the overall show environment. It’svitally important.”

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Former UEFA.com editor Eugene Ravdin launches weekly sports column on MightyTips.com

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Former UEFA.com editor Eugene Ravdin has launched a weekly sports column on MightyTips.com, which will offer his thoughts and opinions on the latest developments in global sports.

MightyTips is proud to announce the launch of the weekly column, titled “The Ravdin Report”, from a seasoned sports media expert.

The column will feature weekly insights from the renowned sports journalist Eugene Ravdin, providing readers with his thoughts and views on sports, sports betting, and fantasy sports.

Additionally, publications will cover some of the biggest sports events and highlight prominent athletes across a diverse range of sports.

Eugene Ravdin is an experienced sports expert with decades of experience covering major sporting events.

Before joining MightyTips, he spent 19 years in various roles at UEFA.com, the UEFA official website. Most notably, as the Editor-in-Chief of the Russian-language editorial team.

During his time at one of the most recognisable organisations in association football, Eugene Ravdin covered a plethora of events and competitions from the men’s and women’s UEFA EUROs, through to the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League finals.

Ravdin’s wealth of knowledge and experience has been bolstered over the years thanks to his journalistic avenues, where he has interviewed top-level sportspersons, such as Arsène Wenger and Guus Hiddink.

Eugene Ravdin, Communications and Marketing Manager at MightyTips, said, “I have spent almost all my professional career in the world of sports media, and have always been restricted by a certain topic or angle.

MightyTips offered me an engaging platform to write on with practically no boundaries. This is both challenging and inspiring, and I hope to give our readers a pinch of a personal take on a wide range of sports, competitions, and stars..

The Ravdin Report will provide insightful tips and opinions, which enhance the sports media and betting experience for MightyTips and its readers.

Not only will it cater to the interests of avid sports fans, but keep them updated with the latest news, analysis, and predictions of the sports world.

Users can expect a wide range of content in the new weekly sports column, including insights on football, basketball, boxing, and other sports.

You can check out the column over on MightyTips.com. Be sure to bookmark to get your dose of comprehensive coverage of the sports you love most.

 

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Codere Online Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2024

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Codere Online (Nasdaq: CDRO / CDROW, the “Company”), a leading online gaming operator in Spain and Latin America, has released its preliminary unaudited[2] financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Aviv Sher, CEO of Codere Online, commented on the results, “We are off to a strong start in 2024, with net gaming revenue of €53 million in the first quarter, 34% above that of last year and once again our highest ever quarterly figure. Our focus on Mexico and Spain continues to yield impressive results, with net gaming revenue in Mexico growing by 51% in the first quarter to nearly €27 million. In Spain, meanwhile, net gaming revenue grew by 21% to over €22 million. In both markets, our targeted marketing efforts allowed us to grow our active customer base by c. 25% as a result of the acquisition of higher quality customers (i.e. lower churn) but also with an increased spend per active.”

Oscar Iglesias, CFO of Codere Online, stated, “Once again, top line growth exceeded our expectations in the first quarter, with Mexico continuing to put distance on Spain as our largest market by revenue. We are particularly excited, however, to see Mexico now also contributing positive Adjusted EBITDA for the first time. This, together with a strong performance by Spain, allowed us to generate €1.7 million in total Adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter, which represents a significant step towards achieving our full year profitability targets.”

Mr. Iglesias further added, “On the back of this strong performance in the first quarter and based on recent trading activity, we now expect to generate between €195-210 million of net gaming revenue in 2024, and reaffirm that we expect to generate positive Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow for the full year in 2024.”

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Launch in Mendoza

· Subject to obtaining final regulatory authorization, we expect to launch operations in the Province of Mendoza over the coming weeks.

· Mendoza is the 5th most populated province in Argentina with over 2 million people.

· This launch will further increase our presence in the country, where we started operations in the City of Buenos Aires in December 2021, and continue pursuing a license in the Province of Buenos Aires.

Rayados Renewal

· On March 15, 2024, Codere Online agreed to extend its relationship with the Monterrey Rayados Football Club as its Official Betting Partner for the next four seasons.

· With this renewal, Codere Online also became the Main Sponsor of the women’s team, Rayadas.

· Codere Online expects to continue to deliver on its growth plan in Latin America, relying on this and other sponsorships and local activations.

Board Appointment

· On April 9, 2024, the Board of Directors of Codere Online appointed Daniel Valdez as a member of the Board and the Audit Committee.

· Mr. Valdez previously served as a member of the Board between the consummation of the business combination in November 2021 and August 2023.

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