A long-running corporate standoff in Mexico is finally over. Playtech and Caliplay have settled their differences and signed a new agreement that kicks in on March 31. The deal has already cleared antitrust checks, so the partnership is officially back on — though now with a fresh set of rules.
The disagreement came down to money. More specifically, how payments for software and related services were supposed to work. Both sides had their own take on the original contract, and the gap in interpretation pushed Caliplay to seek legal termination. That didn’t happen in the end. Instead, the companies worked things out. Payments are starting up again, and business is moving forward, just with a slightly different setup.
For a long time, one issue kept causing tension: whether Caliplay owed extra fees for tech and services. That disagreement was what kicked off the legal fight in the first place. The Mexican company argued the charges weren’t fair and pushed to cut ties with Playtech entirely. But that’s no longer where things stand. The two companies have come to a new understanding and decided to move on.
For context, Playtech is one of the most prominent developers in the iGaming industry. Its games are well known not only in Mexico but across North America. This is reflected in search trends and industry review platforms. Our research on the Canadian market, using this link www.twinspinca.com, showed that Playtech is listed as a provider on nearly every major online casino. Similar patterns were found in the United States.
Things started to shift in the fall of last year, when the two companies got back to the table and began shaping a new deal. That’s what eventually led to the updated contract, which brings back the payments that had caused all the trouble in the first place. This time, the agreement is set for eight years and aims to create a steadier, clearer setup for working together on a B2B level.
As part of the new terms, Playtech is taking a 30.8% stake in Caliente Interactive — a holding company registered in the U.S. That gives Playtech a direct slice of the revenue, which is a big step, considering Caliente’s strong position in the Latin American online gambling scene.
Caliplay, for its part, will keep running its operations independently and stay in full control of the business. At the same time, the company secures a long-term license to keep using Playtech’s tech and services. The new setup gives both sides a clearer picture of what to expect, making it easier to plan ahead. The talks weren’t always smooth, but in the end, the deal came together.
Caliplay belongs to Grupo Caliente — Mexico’s oldest gambling operator. It all started decades ago with traditional betting shops. These days, the company runs Caliente.MX, one of the biggest online platforms in the region.
Teaming up with Playtech gave Caliplay access to advanced gaming tools, and now that partnership is locked in for another eight years. For Grupo Caliente, it’s a strategic step to stay competitive and hold onto its place in a market where the fight for players is only getting tougher.
