Spain boosts online gambling monitoring with new AI metrics
The gaming regulatory authority in Spain has taken a significant step in its strategy to oversee the online betting sector by announcing that it will…
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The Risaralda Lottery conducted a training session for its vendors, focusing on the importance of legality in gambling and the fight against illegal…
Read more →Brazil: 22% betting tax proposed for environmental protection
A new bill in Brazil seeks to raise the tax on betting to 22%, allocating the increase to environmental protection and the fight against deforestation…
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Recent operations against organized crime in Brazil reveal vulnerabilities in fintechs and betting houses. Stricter regulations and compliance measures…
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Professional players from Brazil are demanding before Congress the payment of image rights by betting companies, amid a debate about the regulation and…
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The iGaming market in Mexico is undergoing a technological transformation, driven by Generation Z, which demands immediacy, mobile experiences, and…
Read more →Brazil to block online betting for Bolsa Familia, BPC beneficiaries
The Brazilian government will implement, before the end of the year, the blocking of deposits on online betting sites made by beneficiaries of Bolsa…
Read more →Misiones: Pathological Gambling Course for Older Adults
The Ministry of Public Health and the IPLyC of Misiones present an online course on the prevention and management of pathological gambling in the elderly…
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The Corrientes Lottery implements QR code payment in all its agencies and on its digital platform, allowing bettors to load credit and play cash-free…
Read more →Argentine Senate advances online betting laws for minors
The Health Committee of the Argentine Senate urges the formation of a plenary session with other committees to address the regulation of online betting…
Read more →Colombian government presents tax reform that taxes online gambling
The Colombian government presented a new tax reform project aiming to raise COP 26 trillion, maintaining the 19% VAT on online betting. The initiative…
Read more →BetWarrior opens modern offices at the Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo
BetWarrior officially opened its new offices in the Special Tribune of the Argentine Hippodrome of Palermo, Buenos Aires, after five months of remodeling…
Read more →GambleAware demands urgent action: prevent gambling ads for minors
GambleAware calls on the British government to take immediate measures to protect children and young people from the influence of gambling advertisements…
Read more →4 in 10 Peruvians bet on sports, spending $23 per wager
A study by Activa Research reveals that 40% of Peruvians participate in sports betting, with an average expenditure of USD 23 per bet. Soccer leads the…
Read more →Asojuegos: VAT on gambling jeopardizes sector sustainability
Asojuegos warns that the proposal to maintain the 19% VAT on online betting would affect the sustainability of the sector and reduce transfers to health…
Read more →The Social Protection Board launches the instant game Surfing Millions
The Social Protection Board of Costa Rica presents Surfeando Millones, a new instant scratch-off game with one million tickets and prizes reaching up to…
Read more →Over 42,000 envelopes in Panama's 1st Fiscal Lottery draw
The first Fiscal Lottery draw in Panama gathered more than 42,000 envelopes with invoices, reflecting a positive response from citizens. The second draw…
Read more →Fecoljuegos launches responsible gaming, leads international fed
Fecoljuegos presents a new campaign to promote responsible gaming in Colombia and assumes the presidency of the International Federation of Games of…
Read more →Blue Global: eSports to Generate $1.34B in Mexico This Year
The consulting firm Blue Global Gaming estimates that the esports market in Mexico will reach USD 1.34 billion in 2025, driven by a growing audience, new…
Read more →SAGSE 2026 dates set after successful LatAm tour in 2025
SAGSE concluded its 2025 tour in Buenos Aires, Panama, and Paraguay, establishing itself as a benchmark for networking and innovation in the gaming…
Read more →ESports will generate 1.34 billion dollars in Mexico in 2025
A study by Blue Global Gaming estimates that the eSports market in Mexico will reach 1.34 billion dollars by 2025, driven by the accelerated growth of the…
Read more →AIEJA highlights progress towards a new gaming law in Mexico
The AIEJA believes that Mexico is closer than ever to passing a new gaming law, replacing the regulations that have been in place for 77 years. The growth…
Read more →More than 17 million Brazilians bet online in the first half of 2025
The regulated betting market in Brazil reached 17.7 million users in the first half of 2025, with gross revenue of BRL 17.4 billion. The government…
Read more →Regulatory flaw lets illegal betting sites evade Central Bank
A loophole in Brazilian financial regulation allows illegal betting sites to use unauthorized payment institutions to move funds, evading oversight by the…
Read more →Apuesta Legal: Peruvian betting market stagnation signs
The latest study by Apuesta Legal reveals that, despite the high traffic on online betting sites in Peru, the sector shows signs of stagnation compared to…
Read more →Altenar integrates Opta data to expand football betting markets
Altenar partners with Opta to provide detailed football data, expanding betting markets with over 11,000 matches per year and new live betting options…
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Panama is considering new restrictions on gambling advertising to protect consumers. A group of Panamanian lawmakers has presented a proposal to limit the…
Read more →Peru's operators may challenge taxes, demand million-dollar refunds
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Read more →Federal Revenue collects R$ 5B; gov aims R$ 10B from betting
The Federal Revenue collected nearly R$ 5 billion from betting and lotteries so far in 2025, a historic leap compared to last year. The government…
Read more →Esportes Gaming Brasil's LOTTU: New Brand for User Experience
Esportes Gaming Brasil presents LOTTU, its third brand in the Brazilian market, betting on its own platform with advanced customization, agile navigation…
Read more →Colombia gambling contributed $220M to health in H1
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Read more →APOJA warns of illegal gambling, addiction risks in Paraguay
The Paraguayan Association of Gambling Operators warns about the growth of illegal betting platforms and the access of minors, proposing measures to…
Read more →Loterj regulates video lottery in Rio, foresees 65,000 jobs
The Government of Rio de Janeiro has regulated the operation of video lottery terminals, establishing strict standards of security and transparency, with…
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Bill 2,234/2022, which regulates casinos, bingo, and betting in Brazil, could attract investments of up to 70 billion dollars, generate thousands of jobs…
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Read more →Brazil blocked 17,000+ illegal betting sites since 2023 Law
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With over 130 million inhabitants and regulatory reforms on the horizon, Mexico is ready to become the next major global iGaming market. The country…
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Jesús Acevedo highlighted LOTBA's achievements in the fight against illegal gambling after a year and a half of management.
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The Puerto Rico Electronic Lottery celebrates its 35th anniversary with a series of events including live drawings and family activities.
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Brazil's AGU has requested Meta to remove illegal gambling ads, highlighting the need for prior authorization from the Ministry of Finance.
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