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Rio Grande do Sul is already applying its gambling advertising law
The regulation restricts operating hours, mandates reinforced warnings, and prohibits characters appealing to minors, with a challenge pending before the…
Read more →SPA maintains 40 proceedings against operators in Brazil
The regulator opened 40 disciplinary proceedings after suspending 14 sports betting sites last week.
Read more →Cipriani met with Orsi and set the opening for 2027
The entrepreneur confirmed that Hotel Casino San Rafael de Punta del Este will open in October 2027, with the investment already exceeding 248 million…
Read more →They support the Dominican gambling law but request adjustments
An industry expert welcomes the country's long-awaited regulation of the sector, although they point out flaws and estimate over 100,000 operational…
Read more →La Polla Chilena takes eleven online operators to court
The state-owned entity is requesting an investigation into platforms for money laundering and criminal association, alleging that they adapted their…
Read more →The World Cup quintupled online betting in Mexico
Transaction volume increased by 431.75 percent compared to Qatar 2022, with users aged 25 to 40 forming the core market.
Read more →Online betting tax almost equals all of 2025
In July, boosted by the World Cup, revenue from the levy saw its largest monthly increase since records began.
Read more →Brazil's Treasury wants to treat betting like tobacco
Minister Dario Durigan stated that Lula would prefer the sector not to exist, but ruled out a ban, opting instead for stricter regulations and increased…
Read more →Lotería del Risaralda resumes its draws after the earthquake
The entity resumed operations, supported by the facilities of Lotería de Manizales, with a schedule normalizing into five stages.
Read more →Chaco Lottery funds works and responsible gambling
The organization signed an agreement to roof the Peña Martín Fierro and another to bring prevention programs to high schools.
Read more →New bills reactivate the betting debate in Argentina
Several initiatives coincide in banning advertising, curbing minors' access and adding biometric controls.
Read more →A bill in Brazil proposes a monthly deposit limit
The idea is to curb over-indebtedness with a base cap of 80 reais that can rise with the bettor's proven income.
Read more →Fantasy sports grow four times faster than iGaming
The category kept growing even during the big national-team tournaments, when it should have fallen.
Read more →Pragmatic Play expands Enhance with Collect & Win tool
The gamification suite incorporates collection mechanics with words, cards, and a treasure chest feature to uncover prizes.
Read more →Argentina adds problem gambling to the Health Ministry
The decree defines problem gambling as a disorder and gives the health system a role in its prevention and treatment.
Read more →Competition clears JHSF purchase of Enjoy Punta del Este
The Brazilian group paid 160 million dollars for Baluma and adds the casino to a plan built around a new Fasano hotel.
Read more →InProJuy launches a chatbot for responsible gaming
The WhatsApp assistant gathers Tómbola results, bingo schedules, responsible gaming resources and a complaint channel.
Read more →Brazilians bet more than 42 billion dollars in 2025
For the first time the Finance Ministry revealed how much bettors deposited, amid the dispute over the sector's impact.
Read more →The offshore segment gains ground in European iGaming
Where taxes rose or advertising was restricted, unlicensed brands took a larger slice of revenue.
Read more →Chilean casinos contributed 53 million dollars in taxes
A large part of what was collected between April and June funds development works in the regions and communes with halls.
Read more →Dominican Republic resumes the bill to regulate gambling
The text freezes new lottery outlet licences for ten years and creates an autonomous body to regulate the sector.
Read more →They propose banning betting advertising in Santa Fe
The initiative replaces the warnings and good-practices scheme with an absolute ban across the province.
Read more →Coljuegos fines an influencer for running an illegal game
Beyond the fine, the content creator was barred for five years from operating games of chance.
Read more →Uruguay State Casinos opens 12 Fiscal III vacancies
The deadline to apply closes on 1 September and the excluding requirement is a completed baccalaureate.
Read more →The Appuesta platform starts operations in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican house starts with mandatory identity verification, configurable limits and a self-exclusion option.
Read more →Brazil prepares a system to block betting athletes
The Government will hand each federated athlete's CPF number to the betting houses to bar their access.
Read more →Galaxsys launches fast game Aviabom
The player decides how long to extend their flight while dodging rockets that reduce their accumulated winnings and divert the aircraft.
Read more →Hard Rock San Juan launches the sale of its residences
The real estate component of Puerto Rico's future complex is already on sale, with units starting at 900,000 dollars.
Read more →Chile declares the Puerto Varas casino tender deserted
The Chilean regulator left the casino permit unawarded after discarding both offers for breaches of the bases.
Read more →They propose using Necochea casino funds for the streets
The Buenos Aires municipality will use what it receives from the provincial casino to fund a paving plan.
Read more →A bill proposes raising betting taxes in Argentina
A bill in the Buenos Aires legislature proposes taxing platforms to sustain clubs and sports entities.
Read more →Chilean government questioned for not pursuing online gambling
The senator reproached the lack of oversight of unauthorised platforms and demanded definitions from the Executive.
Read more →Wazdan will bring four new titles to SBC Summit Lisboa
The provider will take part in the fair with its own stand and a meeting agenda focused on the international market.
Read more →Lula gathers his ministers over the future of online betting
The president sat much of his cabinet down to discuss what to do with online gambling, though no measure emerged.
Read more →Greentube unveils Flaming Devil slot
The new title combines 243 ways to win with the Devil Collect feature and a free spins wheel with an accumulating multiplier.
Read more →TaDa Gaming launches 3 Tomb Keepers in Brazil
The new Egyptian-themed slot combines the TriLuck mechanic with free spins, jackpots, and an expanding mummy frame.
Read more →A bill proposes a plebiscite on gambling in Brazil
Deputy Paulo Teixeira's initiative seeks to consult the public on the continuation of fixed-odds betting and online gambling.
Read more →Lotería del Risaralda announces social aid after earthquake
The entity will set up a temporary headquarters and activated support for its sales force and the community affected by the August 10 earthquake.
Read more →Casino Magic will invest 15 million in a hotel in Neuquén
The operator submitted a comprehensive plan within the framework of the new licensing requirements that have been in effect in the province since May.
Read more →Coljuegos announces relief for operators affected by the earthquake
The regulator adopted transitional measures for licensees and operators who demonstrate direct impact from the earthquake on August 10.
Read more →Cipriani evaluates opening a casino in the former Hotel Mantra
The group is evaluating a temporary alternative for the upcoming season after postponing the San Rafael megaproject.
Read more →Alea adds Shady Lady's portfolio to its aggregation
The agreement incorporates the studio's high-volatility games, featuring titles designed for content creation and streamers.
Read more →CUOASEC presents a project to regulate online gambling in Uruguay
The Uruguayan Chamber of Casino and Entertainment Venue Operators and Lessors submitted a comprehensive initiative to the Executive Branch to regulate…
Read more →A survey shows Chilean concern over online betting
57.2% of adults perceive a problem for minors, and 58.4% prefer to maintain the ban on these platforms.
Read more →Lula questioned online betting and warned it could be banned
The President of Brazil stated that the sector must demonstrate a social justification to continue operating in the country.
Read more →CreedRoomz launches Crypto Market, a trading simulator
The game combines speculative market mechanics with a live dealer, ten-second cycles, and a payout of up to 99 percent.
Read more →A deputy demands information on the betting block in Chile
Roberto Arroyo requested clarifications from Subtel and SCJ regarding the implementation of the blocking mechanism ordered by the Judiciary.
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