Breaking the Friction Barrier: How Novibet Secured its Brazilian Expansion with Unico
Results at a glance
Through our partnership, we managed to reduce our friction and localize a part of our strategic operations, and we are reaping the rewards of that. Unico's technology, focused on document reuse, brought us countless benefits.
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The Context: A Global Gaming Giant in Brazil
Novibet is one of the leading global players in the iGaming industry. With a solid tradition rooted in excellence, trust, and transparency, this Greek-origin company has a strong presence across Europe and is rapidly expanding its footprint in Brazil and Latin America. Believing strongly in the Brazilian market, Novibet is building a highly localized team, offering personalized 24/7 support, and focusing 100% on a secure, transparent, and positive customer entertainment experience.
The Challenge: Strategic Growth in a Regulated Market
When discussing Novibet's growth, it is inherently strategic. Heading into 2025, the challenge centered around the initial milestone of the regulated Brazilian market. Operating within this new framework requires strict compliance with the regulatory standards of the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas). However, as a technology-driven company, Novibet refused to compromise on providing users with the best technologies on the market or introducing unnecessary friction into the user journey.
The Solution: Document Reuse and Localized Technology
To bridge the gap between compliance and a seamless user experience, Novibet partnered with Unico. The collaboration allowed Novibet to "Brazilianize" its strategic operations, utilizing Unico's cutting-edge verification systems.
- Document Reuse Technology: Unico implemented a specialized system focused on reusing verified documents to drastically reduce user friction during onboarding and authentication processes.
- Regulated Market Expertise: Unico’s proven track record operating in other strictly regulated environments—such as the Fintech and banking technology sectors—was crucial for navigating the complex adjustments required by the new betting regulations.
The Impact: Optimizing Conversions and Ensuring Security
The integration of Unico’s technology yielded immediate, multi-faceted benefits for Novibet's digital ecosystem:
- Elevated Usability: The focus on friction reduction directly improved the overall customer experience, which is vital for maintaining a competitive edge in the digital realm.
- Fraud Reduction and Security: Beyond UX, the technology optimized security parameters, minimizing fraud risks and ensuring a highly secure environment for the user.
- Conversion Plus: The seamless flow added significant value to the conversion rate, allowing users to feel recognized, protected, and cared for by a platform utilizing top-tier market technology.
The Horizon: A Long-Term Partnership for Trust
Building a regulated market takes time and constant adjustments. Having a partner like Unico, who understands these nuances and is willing to tackle these challenges together, is essential. Today, this partnership represents the materialization of continuous improvement, focusing not just on friction reduction, but on forging a lasting relationship of trust where users always feel welcome and completely safe on the platform.
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