Altenar brings its recipe for scaling sportsbooks to SAGSE Panama
The sports betting software provider will participate in SAGSE Central America & Caribbean 2026 with a clear message: retention and tailored products take…
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Betby wins best esports provider at SiGMA Europe 2026
The B2B provider was honored at the Casino Maltese in Valletta, thanks to Betby.Games, its proprietary esports betting platform which already features…
Read more →Peru shuts down six illegal betting and slot machine parlors
Peru shuts down 6 illegal betting and slot machine parlors in Loreto & Cusco. Mincetur confiscated equipment, targeting clandestine gambling.
Read more →Panama strengthens responsible gambling with biometrics, blocks, and limits
Panama boosts responsible gambling with biometrics, blocks illegal operators, and sets limits. Law 527 enhances player protection.
Read more →The Federal Public Ministry analyzes betting oversight
Federal Public Ministry analyzes betting oversight. Investigation into Treasury's role with licensed operators & public health's gambling response.
Read more →WLA demands regulation of prediction markets as sports betting
WLA demands prediction market regulation as sports betting. Protect sports integrity, consumers, and prevent unfair competition.
Read more →Caixa launches Copa da Loteca for the 2026 World Cup
Caixa launches Copa da Loteca for the 2026 World Cup! Special edition with 4 contests & R$10M prize pool. Play Loteca now!
Read more →Colombia dismantles lottery and ticket counterfeiting ring
Colombia busts lottery & ticket counterfeiting ring. 6 arrested, $56K seized. Fake Medellín Lottery tickets impacted public health funding.
Read more →Scientific Games extends agreement with La Banca de Quinielas for 4 years
Scientific Games extends agreement with La Banca de Quinielas for 4 years. Innovation, responsible gaming, and new products for Uruguay.
Read more →Google engineer faces federal charge for trading on Polymarket
Google engineer Michele Spagnuolo faces federal charges for Polymarket trading. He allegedly used internal data to win $1.2M.
Read more →Onlyplay enters the Wild West with Wild Coin Saloon
Onlyplay's Wild Coin Saloon slot brings Wild West action! Enjoy 97% RTP, medium volatility & sticky expanding wilds. Perfect for LatAm markets.
Read more →Medellín Lottery celebrates 95 years with record sales
Medellín Lottery celebrates 95 years with record sales! $48.5M in draws, $38M to healthcare. Digitalization with Lottired underway.
Read more →Bill in Deputies seeks to regulate prediction markets
Bill 2651/2026 seeks to regulate prediction markets in Brazil. Requires local HQ, biometric verification, bans credit cards, and divides oversight.
Read more →Mexico's National Lottery ticket vendors complained to Lotenal
Mexico's National Lottery ticket vendors complain to Lotenal about frozen commissions & declining sales. Vendors demand a 2% increase.
Read more →Wazdan adds Ox Coin to its Coins series with a jackpot of up to 2,500x
Wazdan's new Ox Coin slot joins the Coins series! Enjoy a 2,500x jackpot, Ox bonus, adjustable volatility & Chance Level. Play now!
Read more →Belatra launches Foxy Egg, a Hold-and-Win slot with a 10,000x jackpot
Belatra launches Foxy Egg, a Hold-and-Win slot with a 10,000x jackpot! Experience Hot Mode, Buy Bonus, and Bet +50% for big wins.
Read more →Brazil tightens financial noose on illegal gambling
Brazil tightens financial noose on illegal gambling. New ruling compels banks & regulators to integrate databases, automate blocks, and impose stricter…
Read more →Olivetto to Chair Gaming and Gambling Addiction Commission
Olivetto to chair Gaming & Gambling Addiction Commission. Deputy Micaela Olivetto leads Buenos Aires' problem gambling prevention committee.
Read more →CAOLAB confirms sports betting in Buenos Aires agencies soon
CAOLAB confirmed that the sports betting system for agencies is already under development. Marcelo Iglesias described it as a modern and fast PRODE.
Read more →Infingame adds InOut Games; strengthens aggregator with crash games
Infingame strengthens its aggregator, adding InOut Games & crash games. Access 16,000+ titles from 200+ providers via a single API.
Read more →BGaming adds Quests, a daily mission system with virtual coins
BGaming launches Quests: daily missions with virtual coins! Complete tasks, earn Coins, and redeem prizes in this new retention system.
Read more →Court of Appeals orders Subtel to define how it blocks casinos
Court of Appeals orders Subtel to define how it blocks casinos. Santiago court seeks Subtel's report on blocking unauthorized online betting platforms.
Read more →Pragmatic Play launches Candy Rush, its new slot from the saga
Pragmatic Play launched Candy Rush, a 7x7 cluster pays slot. It features multipliers that scale up to 128x and a Super Free Spins mode.
Read more →Play'n GO rides the western train with Track and Gold
Play'n GO launched Track n' Gold, a Western-themed slot featuring a Hold'n Win mechanic, four types of special trains, and a Golden Train Feature.
Read more →Fast Track launches AI agent flows in its CRM
Fast Track has added agentic flows to Fast Track AI, its natural language CRM platform. The user defines the objective, and the agents execute everything.
Read more →Bill to block betting payments advances in Deputies
Bill to block betting payments advances in Deputies. Banks must detect & report illegal betting transactions. Brazil's new law.
Read more →Argentina: Federal Police dismantle an online casino in Santa Fe
Argentina Federal Police dismantle an illegal online casino in Santa Fe. Raid uncovers network recruiting players.
Read more →Lottery and regulated gaming accumulated $677 million in 2025
Uruguay's National Lottery & regulated gaming hit $677M in 2025. Learn about this growth & the rise of illegal online gambling among youth.
Read more →Puerto Rico regulators warn about gambling bill
Puerto Rico regulators warn about gambling bill 960. Officials fear it could redistribute the market and fail to generate new revenue.
Read more →The European Union consults on how to regulate prediction markets
EU consults on regulating prediction markets like Kalshi & Polymarket. Will MiFID or MiCA govern these platforms? Have your say!
Read more →Altenar wins Best Place to Work award at SiGMA Europe Awards
Altenar wins Best Place to Work at SiGMA Europe Awards! Experience our growth & high job offer acceptance rate. Join a winning team!
Read more →SOFTSWISS wins double at the Casino Guru Awards 2026
SOFTSWISS wins double at Casino Guru Awards 2026! Recognized for Industry Culture Shaper & Woman Leader of the Year.
Read more →Altenar strengthens its sportsbook with Player Tags and new tools
Altenar strengthens its sportsbook with Player Tags & new tools. Enhanced Bet Builder & promo automation for personalized, flexible iGaming.
Read more →Opposition rejects problem gambling bill in Deputies
Opposition rejects problem gambling bill in Deputies. Civic Coalition criticizes legal platforms, advertising, bonuses, and sports sponsorships.
Read more →Congress calls for an open register of all betting licenses
Congress demands open register of all betting licenses. Segob to publish online casino permits as open data to fight money laundering.
Read more →CAJEPY: A new Paraguayan electronic gambling chamber
CAJEPY: New Paraguayan electronic gambling chamber founded. Met CONAJZAR, proposes regulatory adjustments, fee review, formalization, and combating…
Read more →Coljuegos adds MrYoker as a licensed operator in Colombia
Coljuegos licenses MrYoker as Colombia's 15th online operator. Global Vitxo contract C2261 projects 2.83T COP revenue. Play legally in Colombia!
Read more →Pragmatic Play: Big Bass Football Bonanza hits the stadium
Pragmatic Play's Big Bass Football Bonanza slot: Fisherman hits the stadium! Enjoy wilds, multipliers, and free spins for big wins.
Read more →RubyPlay launches engagement tools with Missions and Tournaments
RubyPlay launches new engagement tools: Missions & Tournaments. Boost player retention with real gameplay events across RubyPlay Studio, Koala Games &…
Read more →Alea adds FAZI to its aggregation platform with nearly 300 games
Alea integrates FAZI, adding nearly 300 games to its aggregation platform. Expand your gaming options with top titles via a single API.
Read more →Polla Chilena closes the first quarter with 24% more revenue
The Chilean state lottery closed the first quarter of 2026 with gross revenue of 36.75 billion pesos and a net profit of 592 million, driven by Loto sales.
Read more →Puerto Rico joins national self-exclusion program with idPair
Puerto Rico joins idPair's National Self-Exclusion Program. Players can now self-exclude across multiple jurisdictions with one registration.
Read more →Illegal lottery cost healthcare over $8 million in 2025
Illegal lottery & chance games cost healthcare over $8M in 2025. Santander lost COP 30B due to illegal lottery, now 50% of the market.
Read more →DNIT conducts raids in Amambay department
DNIT raids Amambay department with National Police. First major deployment under Law 7438/25, reorganizing Paraguay's gambling control.
Read more →Chilean prosecutor to seek up to 25 years in prison for illegal casino
Chilean prosecutor seeks 25 years for illegal casino leader in Concepción. Charges: illicit association, money laundering, illegal trade.
Read more →Galaxsys adds Coin Rush to its Hold and Win slots portfolio
Galaxsys launches Coin Rush, a new Hold and Win slot! Enjoy progressive multipliers, Mini to Mega jackpots, and bonus paths. Play now!
Read more →Wazdan unveils Score the Jackpot for the 2026 World Cup
Wazdan unveils Score the Jackpot for the 2026 World Cup! Get ready for tournaments, dynamic jackpots & retention mechanics. Play now!
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TaDa Gaming's Fortune Garuda slot: Asian folklore, fast-paced gameplay, and big wins. Experience the thrill of this new slot game!
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