TV legend Silvio Santos is entering the sports betting market. The information was released by columnist Lauro Jardim, from the newspaper O Globo. The group is awaiting the finalization of regulations to begin operations.
According to domain registrations, two possible names for the new sportsbooks have been reserved. The first, “Baú Bet”, is already registered by Silvio Santos’ company. This name refers to the famous “Baú da Felicidade”, a widely known product from the group that evokes nostalgia and confidence among Brazilian consumers.
The second name is “Tele Sena Bet”. This suggests a direct connection with Tele Sena, another great success of the Silvio Santos group. The name is registered by Henrique Abravanel, brother of Silvio Santos.
The idea is to use advertising spaces to connect the bookmaker with Tele Sena, thus increasing visibility and trust in the new brand. However, the name is still under debate and may change as the project develops.
Meanwhile, SBT’s legal department analyzes the regulation of betting in Brazil. Silvio Santos plans to use the entire structure of the TV channel and related services, such as Baú and Tele Sena, to enter the market with strength.
The integration of services will enable robust and effective marketing, taking advantage of the already established infrastructure and the popularity of the products. Furthermore, the group intends to carry out intense data crossing with partner companies, such as Jequiti.
The popularization strategy will focus heavily on the image of Silvio Santos. He is one of the most charismatic and well-known businessmen in Brazil.
Entry of the Silvio Santos group into the betting market
Silvio’s entry into the sports betting market is a strategic move that promises to shake up the sector. The combination of its popularity and the group’s infrastructure has the potential to innovate the market. Therefore, the expectation is that this new venture will be a great success.
Silvio has always been known for his innovative ideas and entrepreneurial spirit. Finally, with regulations about to be finalized, the market is ready to receive these new brands.