Rio Grande do Norte AG challenges Bodó's online betting law
The Office of the Attorney General of the Public Ministry of Rio Grande do Norte (MPRN) filed a Direct Action of Unconstitutionality (ADI) to halt the…
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Brazil: Senate debates gradual tax hike for fintechs & betting until
The Senate once again placed the tax burden of fintechs and fixed-odds betting platforms at the center of the debate. The project rapporteur, Senator…
Read more →Buenos Aires boosts in-person gaming vs online advance
The Province of Buenos Aires is advancing in a profound transformation of its network of casinos and gaming halls with the aim of repositioning the…
Read more →DraftKings sportsbook & casino now in Spanish for Hispanic market
DraftKings took a new step in its expansion and personalization strategy by enabling a comprehensive Spanish experience within its Sportsbook & Casino…
Read more →São Paulo Prosecutor: Betting houses used for money laundering
The Public Prosecutor's Office of São Paulo has raised alarms again about the link between organized crime and betting houses. During a hearing of the…
Read more →UK raises online gambling tax from 21% to 40%
Starting in April 2026, the Remote Gaming Duty will increase from 21% to 40%, practically doubling the tax burden for companies operating online games. At…
Read more →Subtel: Chile's block on online betting is ineffective
The Undersecretary of Telecommunications, Claudio Araya, publicly acknowledged that the blockade ordered by the Supreme Court against twelve online…
Read more →Codere asks Consumo to differentiate legal from illegal gambling
The Spanish multinational Codere issued a clarifying statement in which it demands that the Ministry of Consumer Affairs clearly distinguish between legal…
Read more →G2E Asia & SAGSE LatAm unite Asia and LatAm markets
For the first time, two of the most influential ecosystems in global gaming will join forces under a single initiative: G2E Asia and SAGSE LatAm have…
Read more →Spain fines 32 gaming operators over €33 million
The Directorate General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ) published a new series of sanctioning resolutions affecting 32 online betting and gambling…
Read more →Chile: Betting Sites Accessible Despite Supreme Court Blockade
Although telecommunications companies reported having implemented the blocking ordered by the Supreme Court, online betting platforms continue to operate…
Read more →Google updates betting ad rules, tightens restrictions in 40+
Google Ads announced a new update to its global Gambling and Games policy, introducing changes that directly impact both physical operators and the…
Read more →SiGMA World Tour 2026: 8 summits redefine global iGaming
SiGMA Group brought forward the presentation of its annual agenda by six months and officially confirmed the SiGMA World Tour 2026, an international tour…
Read more →ICE Barcelona strengthens CIBELAE alliance, reaffirms LATAM commitment
ICE Barcelona announced a significant expansion of its historic alliance with CIBELAE, strengthening a strategic relationship that has already lasted over…
Read more →ARCA updates the tax regime for online betting operators in Argentina
The Revenue and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) implemented a series of substantial modifications to the indirect tax on online betting in Argentina. With…
Read more →Betting sector contributes more than R$1.000 million in October
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service recorded a historic performance in tax collection in October, largely driven by the growth of the regulated betting…
Read more →Brazil: 5th Largest Global Betting Market by 2025
Brazil is about to finish 2025 consolidating itself as the fifth largest betting market in the world, according to projections from the international…
Read more →Panama iGaming grows 12%; exceeds $2.13B between Jan-Sept
The gaming sector in Panama maintained its upward momentum during the first nine months of 2025, establishing itself as one of the most dynamic…
Read more →Illegal Gambling: Fines up to R$ 200k for Brazilians
While part of the public debate insists on portraying the gambler as a "victim," Brazilian legislation holds exactly the opposite. Since 2015, Law 13,155…
Read more →Brazil betting firms invest over US$185M in TV ads
The presence of sports betting on Brazilian television reached a new level in 2025. Between January and September, operators allocated more than R$1…
Read more →Reports warn of illegal market advance and economic impact
Concern about the growth of the illegal betting market is gaining strength globally again, driven by new studies revealing million-dollar losses, weakened…
Read more →Adobe makes a strategic move and acquires Semrush for US$1.9 billion
The acquisition redefines the future of SEO, AI optimization, and digital marketing, with a strong impact on industries dependent on organic traffic such…
Read more →Growing pressure to define future of Casino Parque Hotel, Montevideo
The debate over the fate of the Casino Parque Hotel, managed by the Montevideo Municipality, has become tense again in the political arena. While the…
Read more →Kalshi raises to USD 11B, fuels Polymarket competition
The prediction market is once again making headlines in the United States. Kalshi, one of the most influential regulated platforms in the sector, closed a…
Read more →47% of Argentine youth identify online betting, Kids Online 2025
The rise of online betting among minors has once again raised alarms in the Argentine educational system. The Kids Online 2025 Survey, conducted by UNICEF…
Read more →LaLiga strengthens integrity, trains Real Madrid on betting ban
LaLiga has launched its traditional annual integrity campaign with a training session aimed at Real Madrid's first team, held this Friday in Valdebebas…
Read more →Peru: propose to completely ban gambling advertising
A new bill in Peru proposes a total ban on advertising for betting, casinos, and online games in all media and public spaces. The initiative repeals…
Read more →Codere Online freezes Colombia investments over VAT on deposits
Codere Online announced that it will not allocate new investments to the Colombian market as long as the 19% VAT on online gaming deposits remains in…
Read more →Church, leaders urge Senate to address online gambling law now
The Episcopal Commission of Social Pastoral and Deputy Maximiliano Ferraro urged the Argentine Senate to advance this month with the law regulating online…
Read more →Norte de Santander: Gaming contributed COP 1T to health and peace
The gaming sector in Norte de Santander has generated nearly $900 billion in VAT allocated to peace in Catatumbo, in addition to $46.067 billion…
Read more →Europe strengthens cooperation to combat illegal online gambling
The gaming regulators of Germany, Austria, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, and Spain agreed in Madrid on a common information exchange system…
Read more →William Hill exits 13 markets, much of Africa and Bolivia
William Hill, owned by Evoke, will cease operations in 13 countries—including 10 African markets—starting December 2. Customers will have until January 5…
Read more →Latam Q3: Brazil slowdown, Colombia fiscal uncertainty
The third-quarter results show a mixed picture in Latin America: Brazil is progressing more slowly than expected despite initial optimism following…
Read more →New Spanish algorithm to boost problem gambling detection
The DGOJ presented a pioneering algorithm that will allow for much more precise identification of risky behaviors in online gambling. Based on real…
Read more →US "FIFA PASS" expedites visas for FIFA 2026 World Cup
The United States introduced FIFA PASS, a system designed to give priority in scheduling visa interviews to fans who have already purchased tickets for…
Read more →Mexico suspends 13 casinos, blocks bet365, Betano for money laundering
The Government of Mexico carried out a federal operation against alleged money laundering networks linked to physical casinos and online operators. The…
Read more →Loyra analyzes the changes approved in the Congress in Spain
The recent approval in Congress of the Customer Service Act incorporates an amendment that profoundly modifies the regulatory framework of gaming in…
Read more →eSports Olympic Games Cancellation Deepens Global Sector Crisis
The breakdown of the agreement between the IOC and Saudi Arabia to host the 2027 Olympic Esports Games accelerated the sector's decline, already affected…
Read more →Chile: Court demands ISPs disclose blocking online betting sites
The Santiago Court of Appeals ordered the main Internet providers in Chile —Claro, Entel, GTD, Movistar, WOM, and VTR— to specify whether they have…
Read more →Sky Bet moves to Malta, reducing UK tax burden
Sky Bet moved part of its operations to Malta, a decision that could reduce its annual tax bill in the United Kingdom by more than 55 million pounds. The…
Read more →Mincetur closes unauthorized online sports betting in Peru
The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur) carried out new operations against illegal gambling in Peru, ordering the closure of two…
Read more →FanDuel & DraftKings break ranks with AGA: US Crisis
FanDuel and DraftKings left the American Gaming Association amid tensions over the rise of prediction markets, sparking an unprecedented rift in the U.S…
Read more →Win Sports launches its betting platform Win Bet in Colombia
Win Sports officially launched Win Bet, its new vertical for sports betting and online gaming, as part of a business expansion and diversification…
Read more →Birigui (SP) Approves Municipal Lottery, Ops Start 2026
The Municipal Council of Birigui (São Paulo) approved the creation of a local lottery that would begin operating in 2026. The initiative, promoted by…
Read more →Coljuegos creates a Judicial Police Unit to fight against illegality
Coljuegos, the regulator of games of chance and gambling in Colombia, announced the creation of a Judicial Police Unit aimed at strengthening actions…
Read more →Senate's delay on online gambling ad law causes concern
Social organizations in Argentina expressed their concern about the lack of progress in the Senate regarding the online gambling advertising law, which…
Read more →Lottopar intensifies regulated gaming campaign in Paraná
The State Lottery of Paraná (Lottopar) presented a new institutional video aimed at raising awareness among bettors about the importance of using only…
Read more →Brazil advances with a new bill to tackle problem gambling
The debate on consumer protection returns to the center of the legislative agenda in Brazil. Federal deputy José Guimarães presented Bill No. 5,817/2025…
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