Playtech has agreed a ground-breaking deal to supply Sociedade de Apostas Sociais, Portugal’s largest igaming and betting operator, with its IMS player management platform and new sportsbook offering.
SAS is one of the first operators to launch such a wide range of online products after the country regulating gaming and betting 18 months ago.
The multi-year agreement will see Playtech integrate its player management platform and single wallet functionality into SAS’ operation, powering its entire online offering. The new and enhanced, comprehensive online and mobile sports betting platform is supported by data feeds and risk and operational management services including retention, business intelligence and CRM.
The Playtech BGT Sports digital offering is a single, integrated solution for desktop and mobile devices containing an interface that will enable SAS customers to bet on the move or at home.
With a focus on simple navigation and in-play betting, the mobile solution meets the needs of all online bettors and maximises operator margins.
PBS’ online solution makes betting entertaining and engaging for all users and enables players to rapidly find their favourite teams, leagues or markets. The new SAS sportsbook, powered by PBS, is planned go live shortly with an exclusive online and mobile offering.
Shimon Akad, COO of Playtech, said: “New and emerging regulated markets are a key part of our growth strategy. Portugal is a significant territory in that growth plan, therefore we are delighted to have agreed terms with SAS and to be integrating two core elements of our offering beginning with IMS and sportsbook.
“This market has great potential and we’re excited to be at the forefront of gaming innovation and growth in Portugal.”
