Intelligent CIO LATAM Issue 46 | Page 11

NEWS

A + E Latin America expands deal with Intelsat, delivering premium entertainment across the region

Intelsat, operator of one of the world’ s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has been selected by A + E Networks Latin America to distribute top-tier entertainment to millions of viewers across the region.

“ For years, Intelsat has been a trusted partner in delivering high-quality entertainment to audiences throughout Latin America,” said Richard Kohlweg, Managing Sales Director, Media, Intelsat.
America. Using IS-21, A + E Networks will efficiently deliver 14 channels, such as The History Channel, H2, Lifetime and A & E. With its broad coverage, strong reach and reliable transmission, IS-21 ensures millions of households have uninterrupted access to premium content.
“ At A + E Networks Latin America, delivering outstanding content remains our top priority,” said Eduardo Ruiz, President & General Manager of A + E Networks Latin America.
IS-21 is a premier cable neighborhood serving the Americas, carrying many of the region’ s most-watched channels.
“ We are proud to continue supporting A + E Networks Latin America in their mission to bring exceptional programming to the region.”
IS-21 is a leading satellite neighborhood serving the Americas, reaching over 46 million cable subscribers in Latin America alone. It carries the region’ s top channels, including those from A + E Networks Latin
“ Intelsat’ s proven reliability and extensive reach make them the perfect partner to ensure our viewers continue to enjoy seamless access to our premium entertainment.”
This collaboration further solidifies Intelsat’ s position as the preferred satellite partner for leading media companies in Latin America.

Bragg Gaming partners with and invests in Brazilian specialist online casino studio RapidPlay

Bragg Gaming Group has signed an exclusive content partnership with Brazilian game development studio RapidPlay.

Founded by a team of veteran iGaming experts with deep roots in the region, RapidPlay has rapidly built a reputation for delivering premium, culturally attuned casino content that resonates with LATAM players.
Under the terms of the agreement, Bragg receives an equity stake in RapidPlay and has entered into an exclusive commercial distribution agreement.
The agreement allows Bragg to integrate and offer RapidPlay’ s full content portfolio through its expanding base of licensed Brazilian operators. engagement technology that features realtime gamification, player retention tools and promotional capabilities
The partnership builds on Bragg’ s rapid expansion in Brazil, where it launched operations in January 2025 and has already partnered with over one-third of the market’ s licensed operators.
Brazil’ s newly regulated online casino market expected to generate US $ 1.5 billion in 2025 – growing to US $ 3.7 billion by 2029.
RapidPlay’ s cost development model for content production is pitched as particularly attractive to Bragg, as it supports rapid scalability and margin efficiency.
All titles developed under this partnership will be powered by Fuze – Bragg’ s proprietary
Bragg believes that the market could contribute up to 10 % of the company’ s total 2025 revenue.
Rafael Roos Bordignon, CEO and Co- Founder, RapidPlay, said:“ Joining forces with Bragg gives us the scale and structure to do that with even greater impact. We’ re excited to enter this next phase together.”
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