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| Published On Nov 10, 2023 8:56 am CET | By iGaming Team

Ballers Sportbook Gains Approval for Puerto Rican Debut

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In an unprecedented move, the Puerto Rico Gaming Board of Commissioners has given Ballers Sportbook the go-ahead to open for business in the Caribbean state. Ballers Sportbook is now the first business in the territory to provide its services that is fully owned by Puerto Ricans thanks to this approval.

Daniel de Ontañón Takes the Helm

At the core of Ballers Sportbook is a blend of industry knowledge and local understanding, spearheaded by local entrepreneur Daniel de Ontañón, a former CEO of financial services business Insigneo, and sports commentator Héctor José Torres Donato, who serves as the Development Director.

Ballers Sportbook has strategically partnered with Sportradar, a leading player in the sports data and digital content industry. The collaboration involves Sportradar providing its comprehensive sports betting platform to Ballers Sportbook. The joint press release states, “Sportsbook players will have access to Sportradar’s betting portfolio, enabling bets on a diverse range of sports.”

In a market already occupied by Casino del Mar at Hotel La Concha, Ballers Sportbook enters by partnering with BetMGM to provide both in-person and online sports betting. Its rivals include The Stadium, the parent business of WinIn, which signed an agreement with IGT to run a sportsbook in the Puerto Rican market, and Casino Metro, which is connected to Caesars for online sports betting.

With this permission, Ballers Sportbook has achieved a major milestone and ushered in a new age of sports betting with both local roots and international reach.

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