DR promotes gaming formalization with Decree 197-26
DR promotes gaming formalization with Decree 197-26. Regulate betting, lottery, & sports betting operators. Reactivates National Regularization Plan.
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Colombia Court Halts VAT on Online Gambling, Orders Reimbursement
Colombia Court halts VAT on online gambling, orders reimbursement. Decree 1474 (19% VAT) nullified. Big win for online betting!
Read more →Workers' Party introduces bill to completely ban gambling
Workers' Party introduces bill to ban gambling. Bill 1808/2026 aims to prohibit fixed-odds betting nationwide. Read more on this gambling ban.
Read more →Indecopi sanctions Nexlot for promoting a foreign lottery
Indecopi sanctions Nexlot for promoting a foreign lottery, Torito Mega Millions. Misleading ads confused the public. Nexlot fined & must cease promotion.
Read more →Congress approves 3 initiatives protecting youth from gambling risks
Congress approves 3 initiatives protecting youth from gambling risks. New measures integrate into the National Addiction Strategy.
Read more →Ecuador imposes strict AML controls on sports betting sector
Ecuador imposes strict AML controls on sports betting. UAFE mandates operators report data to prevent money laundering & crime financing.
Read more →Buenos Aires legislative pressure to regulate online gambling
Buenos Aires legislators push to regulate online gambling. Pressure mounts for debate on digital security & market protection. 12 initiatives revived.
Read more →Brazil: Half a million self-excluded citizens; responsible gambling
Brazil's iGaming boom: 500k self-excluded citizens. Discover robust responsible gambling measures & player protection in Latin America's betting giant.
Read more →Cipriani to refurbish Mantra casino for LatAm's 1st luxury academy
Cipriani to refurbish Mantra casino for LatAm's 1st luxury academy. High-level entertainment & specialized professional training in Punta del Este.
Read more →Chile Supreme Court ratifies blocking of betting platforms
Chile Supreme Court ratifies blocking of betting platforms. Unauthorized online gambling faces renewed restrictions. Court revokes prior ruling.
Read more →JHSF Península buys Enjoy casino in Punta del Este for $160M
JHSF Península buys Enjoy casino in Punta del Este for $160M. Chilean operator Enjoy sells iconic hotel & casino to Brazilian holding company.
Read more →Panama gaming: gross bets to exceed $500M in 2026
Panama gaming gross bets to exceed $500M in 2026. Strong GGR growth for Panama's gaming industry. Get the latest stats and insights here.
Read more →Ecuador establishes guidelines for applying 15 percent VAT to betting
Ecuador sets 15% VAT guidelines for betting. Learn how this impacts online platforms and aligns with regional tax trends. Stay informed on iGaming…
Read more →Polymarket rocked by insider trading on Iran-US truce bets
Polymarket rocked by insider trading on Iran-US truce bets. Suspicious activity on $170M market raises concerns. Read more.
Read more →Buenos Aires ends cash in land-based gaming with mandatory QR payments
Buenos Aires mandates QR payments in land-based gaming, ending cash. IPLyC modernizes gaming halls, racetracks with electronic payments.
Read more →Colombia's Court overturns Petro's emergency, removes iGaming VAT
Colombia's Court overturns Petro's emergency decree, removing iGaming VAT. Landmark ruling impacts fiscal reforms. Read more.
Read more →Curaçao reforms online gambling for player rights globally
Curaçao reforms online gambling, enhancing player rights globally. New regulations eliminate gray areas, compelling operators to adopt clear, honest…
Read more →Portugal simplifies access to online gambling self-exclusion
Portugal simplifies online gambling self-exclusion. New platform allows citizens to suspend gambling activity across all licensed operators.
Read more →Uruguay and its perpetual postponement of online gambling regulation
Uruguay's online gambling regulation faces perpetual postponement despite a $1.4B betting market. Explore the ongoing delays and their impact.
Read more →Lula considers closing betting platforms over family debt in Brazil
Lula eyes closing betting platforms in Brazil over family debt concerns. President considers drastic measures to curb "unbridled gambling.
Read more →Peru strengthens financial security in the gambling sector
Peru strengthens gambling financial security. New SBS resolution tightens controls against money laundering & terrorist financing in remote gaming &…
Read more →Brazil's new authorized betting disciplines catalog released
Brazil's new betting catalog is here! Ordinance MESP N.º 27 details authorized sports events & modalities for fixed-odds platforms. Operators, users…
Read more →Brazil to cap betting spending for financial aid recipients
Brazil to cap betting spending for financial aid recipients. New rules target household debt & gambling restrictions. Finance Minister confirms.
Read more →Malta renews tax policy to safeguard iGaming's competitiveness
Malta renews iGaming tax policy. MGA & tax authorities reform online betting & gaming. New framework for operators by Oct 2026.
Read more →Sportradar to boost basketball integrity and data in Brazil
Sportradar partners with Brazil's LNB to boost basketball integrity, data, and audiovisual rights. Enhancing Brazilian basketball's global reach.
Read more →FIFA & ADI Predictstreet integration for 2026 World Cup
FIFA partners with ADI Predictstreet for the 2026 World Cup. Explore this innovative prediction markets collaboration for global football's biggest event.
Read more →IBIA reports 70 suspicious betting alerts in Q1 2026
IBIA reports 70 suspicious betting alerts in Q1 2026. Discover how the International Betting Integrity Association combats fraud across 10 sports.
Read more →Dominican Republic: Licenses for casino cruise ships
Dominican Republic licenses casino cruise ships. New Resolution No. 164-2026 mandates licensing for gaming rooms on tourist vessels in national waters.
Read more →PACS protects Spanish taxpayers from online gambling ID fraud
PACS protects Spanish taxpayers from online gambling ID fraud. Essential for 2025 tax campaign, ensuring digital security & tax integrity.
Read more →Brazil officially announces 80 clubs for Timemania lottery until 2028
Brazil announces 80 clubs for Timemania lottery until 2028. Ministry of Sports confirms stable revenue for national football. Get the full list!
Read more →Brazil to fund Federal Police equipment with sports betting revenue
Brazil funds Federal Police with sports betting revenue. Lula signs measure: fixed-odds betting profits now equip FUNAPOL.
Read more →Brazil's top court to mull gambling ban vs. constitution
Brazil's top court to mull gambling ban vs. constitution. Supreme Federal Court to decide on gambling criminalization.
Read more →Cundinamarca Lottery: 28B+ pesos in prizes renovates strategy
Cundinamarca Lottery renovates strategy with 28B+ pesos in prizes! New incentives for Colombian bettors. Big wins await!
Read more →Nearly 40% of Brazilians bet on WC 2026 under new legal framework
Nearly 40% of Brazilians plan to bet on WC 2026 under new legal framework. Brazil's iGaming market is now regulated.
Read more →Santa Cruz Lottery launches new Deporbingo Santacruceño
Santa Cruz Lottery launches new Deporbingo Santacruceño! Support civil institutions & sports clubs. Play bingo, fundraise for good causes.
Read more →IBIA launches guide to block illegal gambling payments in Brazil
IBIA launches guide for Brazil payment providers to block illegal gambling payments. Ensure market integrity & stifle illicit operations.
Read more →LALIGA enters North American prediction markets with Polymarket
LALIGA partners with Polymarket for North American prediction markets. Bet on LALIGA matches & stars in the US & Canada. Real-time football predictions.
Read more →Córdoba Lottery: Agencies are now full service centers
Córdoba Lottery agencies are now full-service centers! Daily transactions & entertainment hubs. David Urreta expands services beyond gambling.
Read more →Santa Fe court orders immediate blocking of illegal betting site
Santa Fe court orders immediate blocking of illegal betting site robet.bingo. Unregulated gambling platform shut down in Argentina.
Read more →Gibraltar grants first license for prediction markets
Gibraltar grants first license for prediction markets! Minister Feetham announces a strategic move to diversify gaming & integrate financial services.
Read more →US predictive markets disproportionately affect vulnerable families
US predictive markets harm vulnerable families. Learn how these "wisdom of the crowds" tools transfer wealth from small investors to elite traders.
Read more →Brazil implements policy to safeguard sports integrity
Brazil implements policy to safeguard sports integrity. New federal decree combats match-fixing, ensuring fair play & transparency in competitions.
Read more →Sports betting dominates club sponsorships in Brazil's Serie B
Sports betting dominates Brazil's Serie B club sponsorships. 13 of 20 teams are sponsored by betting platforms, a major financial driver.
Read more →Colombia: Keno blockchain launch, multi-million public health
Colombia launches Keno blockchain, boosting public health funding. Coljuegos oversees this new era of regulated gaming & social welfare.
Read more →Mexico to toughen criminal penalties for match-fixing and betting
Mexico toughens match-fixing & betting penalties. New law proposes up to 10 years prison for fraud. Safeguarding sports integrity.
Read more →NFL demands strict limits on prediction markets
NFL demands strict limits on prediction markets. League seeks removal of "objectionable bets" to protect integrity & player welfare.
Read more →Nevada court blocks Coinbase prediction markets
Nevada court blocks Coinbase prediction markets. Injunction halts event-based contracts, solidifying regulatory trend. Gambling laws apply.
Read more →Brazil's Court pressures Caixa on inactive fixed-odds platform
Brazil's Court pressures Caixa on inactive fixed-odds platform. TCU demands action on delayed betting platform despite authorization & disbursed funds.
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