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We follow Brazil's rollout under Law 14,790 and the SPA, Colombia's Coljuegos framework, Argentina's national and provincial regulators (IPLyC, LOTBA, Mendoza, Córdoba), Peru's Mincetur licensing under Law 31557, Chile's emerging SCJ regime, Panama's Junta de Control de Juegos, Mexico's post-reform ecosystem, plus mature jurisdictions like Spain (DGOJ) and Portugal (SRIJ). We also report on Uruguay, Paraguay, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica and grey markets in transition.
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Coljuegos & Spain Police: Pact Against Illegal Gambling & Match Fixing
Coljuegos & Spain Police pact against illegal gambling & match-fixing. Combat money laundering & corruption in sports. Read more.
Read more →Rio Grande do Sul speeds lottery, calls public hearing for 20-year
Rio Grande do Sul speeds lottery, calls public hearing for 20-year concession. $9.6M investment for fixed-odds, traditional, and instant lotteries.
Read more →DGOJ: "Safe gambling" priority, new measures blocked
DGOJ's Mikel Arana laments blocked "safe gambling" measures. Identity fraud fight hindered, impacting public & legal operators.
Read more →The betting market in Brazil reaches USD 9.8 billion
Brazil's betting market hits $9.8B, but 30% is unauthorized. Licensed operators are key to channeling growth. Find out more.
Read more →Justice releases ex-director of casinos DR after agreement
Ex-casinos director released after agreement. Returned 20M pesos & testified on illegal betting network. Justice served.
Read more →Finland's president signs online gaming liberalization law
Finland's president signs online gaming liberalization law, ending Veikkaus' monopoly. Bidding starts March 2026 for a competitive market. No influencer…
Read more →SBC Summit Rio 2026: Marketing in Brazil's new regulatory rigor
SBC Summit Rio 2026: Marketing in Brazil's new regulatory rigor. Navigate saturation & ad restrictions. Build authentic brands under CONAR & new bonus…
Read more →Brazil Fights Illegal Market: Virtual Lab for Auto Blocks Launched
Brazil fights illegal gambling with a new virtual lab to auto-block unlicensed platforms. Aims to cut illegal market by 50% by 2030.
Read more →Cibelae: High-impact 2026 after Ibero-America growth consolidation
Cibelae projects high-impact 2026 after Ibero-America growth. Focus on fighting illegal gambling & new marketing trends.
Read more →Santa Fe Lottery: Record $58M profits in 2025
Santa Fe Lottery: Record $58M profits in 2025! Robust revenue from traditional, online, and casino gaming. Digital accounts for 20% of profits.
Read more →Costa Rica: Regulatory setback, bill to modernize gambling law
Costa Rica's gambling law modernization bill faces setback. Regulatory pushback on Bill 25.057. Critical decision ahead for iGaming.
Read more →Punta del Este: New Casino & Luxury Complex by Brazil Group
Punta del Este welcomes a new luxury casino & complex by a Brazil Group. Shopping, dining & premium entertainment await. Impact studies favorable.
Read more →Nevada effect: NGCB sues Polymarket, sets red line for prediction
Nevada’s NGCB sues Polymarket, setting a red line for prediction markets. US regulator alleges unauthorized gambling on sporting events.
Read more →Ice Barcelona 2026: igaming party defies weather, confirms success
ICE Barcelona 2026: igaming party defies weather, confirms success! Record exhibitors & attendance. Barcelona is the new global igaming epicenter.
Read more →Lula tough on iGaming: confirms increased tax in Brazil
Lula confirms increased iGaming tax in Brazil. President questions betting "invasion" & supports Central Bank oversight. GGR tax to hit 15% by 2028.
Read more →Brazil football 2026: Fewer "bets" sponsors, more financial discipline
Brazil football 2026: Fewer "bets" sponsors, more financial discipline. Clubs consolidate; funds shift to World Cup.
Read more →Teresina safeguards youth: online betting risks education law
Teresina safeguards youth with new law: online betting risks education in schools. Mayor Mendes enacts critical gambling awareness.
Read more →The iGaming market in Peru by Nextio and Sportingtech
Peru's iGaming market: Nextio & Sportingtech report reveals rigorous regulation, attracting operators. GGR exceeds $350M. Explore this growing market!
Read more →Wall Street giants recruit traders for predictive market arbitration
Wall Street giants recruit traders for predictive market arbitration. Exploit inefficiencies on Polymarket & Kalshi. Sector volume soared to $8B.
Read more →Ministry of health publishes guide for gambling addiction treatment
Ministry of Health guide for gambling addiction treatment. SUS care protocols & Self-Exclusion Platform. National harm reduction strategy.
Read more →US attorney charges 26 in global basketball manipulation scandal
US attorney charges 26 in global basketball manipulation scandal. Bribes in NCAA & China pro league. Payments up to $30k to alter results.
Read more →Brazil's Regulated Market: BB Gaming Authorized for BRA Brand
Brazil's regulated market expands! BB Gaming authorized for BRA brand, licensed for sports betting & online games until 2031.
Read more →Betting ads in Brazil: R$ 2.3 billion with streaming investment
Brazil betting ads hit R$2.3B in streaming investment. Tunad report reveals betting sector & content platforms drove R$24.5B TV ad spend.
Read more →2026 World Cup: Fast Payments Trump Odds for New Bettors
2026 World Cup: Fast payments are key for new bettors. Paysafe study shows 60% of fans plan to bet online, with Pix dominating transactions in Brazil.
Read more →Gaming industry asks Congress to block "legal loophole
Gaming industry urges Congress to close "legal loophole" on unregulated sports betting. AGA & IGA unite against disguised financial derivatives.
Read more →Bureaucracy freezes R$280M, halts iGaming's social impact
Bureaucracy freezes R$280M, halting iGaming's social impact. Funds for COB frozen despite availability, due to "legal uncertainty.
Read more →SAT implements real-time mirror surveillance for betting sector
SAT implements real-time mirror surveillance for betting to eradicate money laundering & underreporting. Operators must integrate systems with tax…
Read more →SPA: Protecting operators from self-exclusion fraud
SPA protects operators from self-exclusion fraud. Clarifying bet validity during blocking, SPA addresses sector concerns.
Read more →Coljuegos rejects operators' objections to new settlement protocol
Coljuegos rejects operators' objections to new settlement protocol. No deductions for losses, prioritizing revenue for health.
Read more →Betway exits Portugal, Super Group redefines Europe market map
Betway exits Portugal, Super Group redefines Europe market map. Learn how this impacts Betway's strategy and the European iGaming landscape.
Read more →Brazil assesses licenses, consolidates regulated betting market map
Brazil assesses betting licenses, consolidating its regulated market. Ministry of Finance reviews 25 applications for legal operation.
Read more →Rio Grande do Norte: LoteRN registration starts January 20
Rio Grande do Norte: LoteRN registration starts Jan 20. Brazil's sports betting market opens with 5% GGR tax & R$2M fee. Attracts new operators.
Read more →Fifa awards Stats Perform official data/streaming for betting
FIFA awards Stats Perform official data/streaming rights for betting. Exclusive access to FIFA competition data & live video feeds.
Read more →Buenos Aires casino overhaul as online gaming reshapes business
Buenos Aires casinos get a $27M overhaul. Online gaming reshapes business, modernizing 7 casino rooms across the province.
Read more →Brazil's sports betting ads exceeded US$260M, boosting free-to-air TV
Brazil's sports betting ads hit US$260M+, boosting free-to-air TV. Discover how this investment fueled market growth & strengthened presence.
Read more →Caixa lottery network expansion restarts; tenders in 2026
Caixa lottery network expansion restarts! Tenders for new agencies in 2026-2027 announced. Boost your lottery sales with Caixa.
Read more →Paraguay's 2025 gambling revenue: highest in history
Paraguay's 2025 gambling revenue hits historic highs! Over $32M in tax revenue, marking an unprecedented performance. Discover the full story.
Read more →Georgia Excludes 1.5M+ from Gambling System; Toughens Policy
Georgia excludes 1.5M+ from gambling. Toughens policy, banning 40% of citizens. Learn about Georgia's strict gambling restrictions.
Read more →French regulator sets 2026 gambling ad spending limit
France sets 2026 gambling ad spending limit. Regulator ANJ caps marketing budgets for operators, impacting FIFA World Cup & Olympics.
Read more →Polymarket enters real estate, housing price-based contracts
Polymarket enters real estate with housing price contracts. Predict market trends in major US cities using crypto-backed data. Invest in housing now!
Read more →Brazil's regulated betting: 1 year, strong revenue, structural
Brazil's regulated betting: 1 year, strong revenue. Learn about its structural complexities & future consolidation. R$9bn+ collected.
Read more →Turkish football hit by betting scandal: 100+ representatives
Turkish football rocked by betting scandal! 100+ reps face disciplinary action from TFF over illegal betting. Get the full story here.
Read more →Polymarket excludes Venezuela case from bet payouts: Controversy
Polymarket excludes Venezuela bet payouts, sparking controversy. Users wagered millions on a US invasion, but Polymarket won't settle.
Read more →UK study: Social divide on gambling & advertising
UK study reveals social divide on gambling & advertising. Opinions vary by cultural values, trust in institutions, & digital profile.
Read more →Spincraft launches its first online roulette
Spincraft launches its first online roulette: American Roulette. Experience top-tier online casino gaming from Spincraft. Play now!
Read more →Loterj's National Offensive Against Illegal Gambling
Loterj's national offensive: Hazenclever Lopes Cançado urges coordinated strategy against illegal gambling in Brazil. Effective action needed now.
Read more →Online gaming grows over 16% in Q3 2025, accelerating expansion
Online gaming surged 16% in Q3 2025, reaching €405.36M. Discover the accelerating expansion and sustained growth in the iGaming market.
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