Topaz (bookmaker)

Topaz, a commercial trademark of Caspiantech, was launched in 2011 as a single legal sports-betting game operator in Azerbaijan. Caspiantech CJSC was founded on January 19th, 2010 with the goal of evaluating the investment potential of Azerbaijan in the sports-betting sector. In 2013, it launched its greyhound racing game, in addition to commencing the selling of Azerlotereya’s lottery products. Since 2012, Topaz has been the main sponsor of the Premier League of Azerbaijan. There are currently about 500 exclusive Topaz sales agents all over Azerbaijan. Vision “Add excitement and fun to your life...” Mission To ensure a win-win situation for players, sellers, shareholders, employees, governments and agents, by offering reliable, easily accessible and popular games in line with the regulations in the international chance gaming and betting market

Topaz
Public
IndustrySports Betting
Founded8 January 2011
HeadquartersBaku, Azerbaijan
ProductsBookmaking, betting shops
Number of employees
100 (2019)
Websitewww.topaz.az

Topaz is a bookmaker in Azerbaijan.

Products: Sport betting – Football, Basketball, Tennis, Ice-Hockey, Volleyball and Greyhound Races

Lottery Games and Scratch Cards


Operations

The company operates in Azerbaijan, employing approximately 100 people with main office in Azerbaijan, offering betting in more than 500 exclusive betting shops all over Azerbaijan.

Address

Main office address: 1/208, Ac. Hasan Aliyev avenue, Baku, Azerbaijan

Betting shops

https://topaz.az/en/sale-points/ Coverage:Agjabedi,Agdam,Agdash,Agstafa,Agsu,Astara,Baku,Balakan,Barda,Beylaqan,Bilasuvar,Jalilabad,Gedebey,Ganja,Goranboy,Goychay,Goygol, Khajıqabul,İmishli,İsmayıllı,Kurdamir,Lankaran,Masallı,Mingachevir,Naftalan,Qakh,Qazakh,Qabala,Quba,Qusar,Saatlı,Sabirabad,Shabran,Salyan Shamakhı,Sheki,Shamkir,Shirvan,Siyazan,Sumqayıt,Tartar,Tovuz,Khachmaz,Yevlakh,Zaqatala,Zardab.

Sponsorship

In 2012, Topaz became the official betting partner of Azerbaijan Premier League and received the rights to operate betting for all England and Football Association matches.[1][2] Topaz was the main sponsor of Azerbaijan Premiere League which was called “Topaz Premiere League” during 2012-2019. Topaz is the main sponsor of Azerbaijan Volleyball Federation. Topaz started partnering with Azerbaijan Cybersport Federation and National Olympic Committee since 2019.

Criticism

In March 2013, the company faced heavy pressure from National Assembly of Azerbaijan due its negative effect on youth but company was supported by Azad Rahimov, the Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan Republic. Rahimov claimed, all Topaz’ operations are fully transparent, and the company is supporting the sport industry.[3] Topaz provides a state guarantee for all winnings. Only 18+ persons are allowed to play at Topaz betting shops.


References
  1. ""Topaz" Premyer Liqanın yeni sponsoru oldu". Sportal.az (in Azerbaijani). Retrieved 26 August 2012.
  2. "Topaz и ПФЛ подписались на три совместных сезона". Azerisport.az. 19 September 2012. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  3. Aliyeva, Sabina. Некоторые депутаты Милли Меджлиса выступают за то, чтобы все спортивные тотализаторы в стране были закрыты. www.zerkalo.az (in Russian). Retrieved 9 August 2014.
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