PointsBet Holdings Limited announced that MIXI has received written confirmation that AGCO has no concerns with the proposed acquisition by MIXI of the shares in PointsBet Holdings Limited.

PointsBet has also received written confirmation from iGaming Ontario (iGO) in relation to MIXI’s proposed acquisition of shares in PointsBet.

Accordingly, the condition precedent to MIXI’s proposed PointsBet-Board recommended Takeover Bid relating to Ontario approvals in paragraph 4.5 of Schedule 1 of the Bid Implementation Deed dated 16 June 2025 (BID) has been satisfied.

MIXI’s proposed Takeover Bid remains subject to the satisfaction of certain other limited conditions as previously announced, including a 50.1% minimum acceptance of the proposed MIXI Offer (as defined in the BID).

The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission provided its approval on 24 March 2025 for MIXI to acquire PointsBet. PointsBet confirmed that MIXI’s proposed Takeover Bid is no longer subject to any gaming regulatory approvals.

Luckbet has announced Vitor Paulin as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), bringing his expertise in branding, digital marketing, data-driven strategies, performance, CRM, and user experience optimization to lead the brand’s positioning at a strategic moment for the betting sector in Brazil. With a consolidated track record in branding, strategy, and communication, Paulin takes on the mission of boosting the company’s marketing initiatives, strengthening its presence in the market.

Having worked for renowned companies such as Accenture, Ogilvy, Cadastra, Havas, Dentsu, Digitas, Serasa Experian, Escola Conquer, and Grupo Aposta Ganha, Vitor has accumulated experience in leadership positions, including CMO and Chief Growth Officer. He has led projects focused on branding, performance, digital products, business development, digital acceleration, and the integration of communication and data. His skills include creating digital marketing strategies, optimized campaigns for mobile platforms, implementing CRM solutions, and continuously improving the user experience, always guided by data to maximize engagement and results.

“Leading Luckbet’s marketing is a unique opportunity to consolidate the brand in a changing sector. Our goal is to build a brand presence that combines light and fun entertainment with a fluid and personalized user experience, reinforcing our commitment to responsible gambling,” said Vitor.

The hiring reinforces Luckbet’s structure in a period of professionalization and growth, with the company aligning its operational fronts with the regulation of sports betting in Brazil.

“We are in a new phase at Luckbet, more structured and connected to the demands of the market. Bringing in someone like Vitor reinforces our commitment to excellence in all areas, especially in the way we position ourselves as a brand. Not only do we want to continue growing, but we want to establish ourselves as a solid brand that is close to the public and fully in tune with the regulatory landscape. His experience will be fundamental in this process,” Ivan Dutra, CEO of Luckbet, said.

TaDa Gaming has further strengthened its presence in Brazil through its latest partnership with Betconnections.

Betconnections is a world class sports betting and online casino platform with a commitment to delivering differentiated products and solutions to guarantee the success of operators and bettors across Latin America and especially in Brazil.

Through its expertly localised and certified portfolio comprising 180+ titles, including the highly engaging fish-shooting games, crash, and slot releases, TaDa is an award-winning and trusted brand across the region. In addition, through offering its bespoke gamification tools GiftCode and WIN CARD to enhance engagement, TaDa is known for driving player retention and operator differentiation across multiple demographics.

With localised slots including Lucky Jaguar, Lucky Jaguar 2, and the market leading Garuda themed Fortune Gems’ series alongside the unique fishing-shooting titles Mega Fishing and Ocean Hunter, Betconnections’ clients and players will have immediate access to these innovative and engaging games.

With over 120 business partnerships with providers and operating in 23 countries across Latin America and Central America, Betconnections are a global provider of iGaming software solutions, offering their partners a world class sports betting and casino platform, available as an omnichannel service across online, mobile, and retail.

Hector Langa, Business Development Manager at TaDa Gaming, said: “TaDa has built its presence in Brazil as a trusted provider of market leading games through partnering with quality platforms like Betconnections. Their extensive know-how, reach and innovative approach to the Brazilian market align with our own and we are delighted to be working together.”

Jesús R. Campos, CEO of Betconnections, said: “We believe in constant evolution across the Betconnections platform to ensure our partners are best placed to deliver success in their core markets. Working with tier one providers makes this process easier and we’re thrilled to have TaDa Gaming on board. We are looking forward to delivering some great experiences together.”