The gambling ban leaves Lula without electoral gain and with less cash
The ban was imposed nine days before the election, did not alter the outcome, and opened a new front in Congress and another in the Supreme Federal Court.
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ANFUCE calls for an online gambling law with the state at the center
The State Casino Workers' Union warned about the impact of online gambling on land-based casinos and demanded a seat at the table in the design of the…
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Vives Pinedo takes over at Coljuegos with illegality as a priority
The new president of the Colombian regulator stated that he will focus his efforts on unlicensed gambling and the collection of operating fees.
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Peru blocks 50 platforms and accumulates 86 closures this year
Mincetur aims for 157 sites before the end of 2026 and tracks targets using a database of 2,000 domains compiled from foreign lists.
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Federal Police create division against illegal gambling
The order was issued the same day as the MP and adds another division for match-fixing, an asset recovery coordination unit, and 17 new units.
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H2 estimates up to USD5.8bn will migrate to the illegal market
The consultancy firm projects that the unlicensed Brazilian market will reach BRL42 billion and believes a reopening is more likely during 2027.
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A book redefines illegal online gambling as a multi-offense crime
Ariza Clerici and Ruiz have updated their 2020 work, adding ATM networks, influencer affiliation, crypto casinos, and prediction markets.
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Asojuegos places AI and virtual assets at the core of LAFT
The congress reached its eleventh edition in Bogotá, with Panama discussing its removal from the grey list and compliance being presented as a competitive…
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Yahoo Finance cuts its data agreement with Polymarket
The prediction markets section had disappeared in April, and now the underlying contract has also fallen, without public explanation.
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TV networks affected by MP 1394/2026
Globo participates in BetMGM, SBT in Bet do Milhão, and Band operates BandBet, meaning the prohibition affects them on two fronts simultaneously.
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Polymarket adds deposit limits and self-exclusion
The platform refers to a package immediately recognized by the gaming sector as responsible gaming, amidst over 100 reported cases of abuse.
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PL 5.477 creates five new crimes linked to gambling
Operating would carry a penalty of four to six years in prison; advertising, recruiting, moving funds, or providing a platform, two to four years.
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Gambling in Panama grows 16.7% and online jumps 59.5%
Gross gaming revenue reached US$1,897.7 million between January and July, with Class A slot machines remaining the market's cornerstone.
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Brazilian clubs evaluate stopping the Brasileirão over the veto
Serie A boycotted the talks with the Government and is demanding a transition period of between six months and a year to replace sponsorships.
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The Enjoy Punta del Este union demands casino negotiations
AFUB states that the gaming sector employs around 500 workers whose duties extend beyond hospitality, and 250 temporary staff have already been laid off.
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Mendoza proposes mandatory biometrics for entering betting venues
The bill applies to every platform operating in the province, whether licensed or not, and prohibits the storage of captured data.
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72% of European online gambling revenue is unregulated
Gross Gaming Revenue from outside the local framework increased from EUR52.6 billion to EUR91.6 billion in two years, according to a GCI report for the…
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Chubut charges ten cashiers from an illegal betting network
The cybercrime prosecution unit has six months to trace the money in virtual wallets and pursue higher-ranking individuals.
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SBC Summit opens in Lisbon with 40,000 attendees expected
Michael Jordan shares the Super Stage with the CEOs of Sportradar and DraftKings on the opening day.
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Brazil detects 506 illegal sites days before ban
Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 is already in effect, the sector is preparing actions before the STF, and Congress has not yet moved the expediente.
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The FBF proposes regulating betting to fund football
Fernando Costa states that the reform of Law 060 could open the market in a country where there are currently no registered operators.
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A project seeks digital identity for betting in Colombia
Senator Gustavo Moreno proposes deposit and loss limits; Fecoljuegos warns that over-regulation pushes towards the illegal market.
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Uruguay sets 15% commission for mobile lottery
Resolution 188/2026 allocates this revenue to Lottery Agency No. 1 of the Montevideo banking sector.
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ANJL and IBJR ask STF to suspend prohibition
ADI 8027 was addressed to Luiz Fux and includes a survey that identified 6,401 new clandestine domains in one week.
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The Chilean sports minister targets betting sponsorships
Francisco Riveros calls for a definition of whether Chile will regulate or prohibit, and proposes limits on advertising and the role of athletes.
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Honduras discusses a player protection law
Carlos Umaña's project enables voluntary self-exclusion or self-exclusion by court order and aims to protect family assets.
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Sixteen influencers agree to film spots about illegal gambling
The agreement with FEJA is a one-time offer and includes a LOTBA course; the prosecutor's office has already blocked over 400 sites.
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El Salvador adds Sharp Vision to monitor online gambling
The French platform will monitor operators in real-time, detect unlicensed offerings, and digitize permits.
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The Peruvian Congress reactivates the change of the ISC for online gambling
The MEF estimated that modifying the tax base without altering the rates would plummet revenue from US$82m to less than US$8m.
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Kicillof hardens his stance against online gambling
The 2% contribution now applies to all seven Buenos Aires licensees and could yield up to AR$40 billion per month.
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ANJL takes the ban to court and demands compensation
The claim is not limited to the R$30 million per license but also includes material damages for the amount invested and moral damages.
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Brazil bans betting, sites to close on October 6
The provisional measure is effective immediately; bettors have until the 5th to withdraw balances, and Congress has 60 days to address it.
Read more →Brazil collects US$1.93bn from gambling between January and August
In eight months, the sector matched nearly all the taxes paid in 2025, although August broke the streak with a 20.51% decline.
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Coljuegos transfers US$301m to health after 39% growth until August
The World Cup boosted sports betting by 84%, and online gaming now accounts for almost half of the total revenue.
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The AGU asks the SPA for Polymarket's blocking history
The platform maintains an active Portuguese account with 224,000 followers while offering markets on the October election.
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TVN rejects illegal gambling advertising despite losing revenue
Chile's public broadcaster asserts that its responsibility extends beyond commercial interests, in a semester where open advertising revenue is down 10.6%.
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Paraguay sets new gambling revenue record in August
Conajzar collected G. 21.834m in fees, an 18% increase compared to a year ago, accumulating G. 156.466m in the first eight months.
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Lula tells UN that Brazil will not tolerate the betting model
The measure under consideration would be more limited than a full ban and would target advertising and slots, according to circulating reports.
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Lotteries union rejects exceptions for the Libertadores
AFAL-COFE suggests that if CONMEBOL's contracts conflict with Uruguayan law, the agreements should be adapted or an alternative venue considered.
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Lula says he has decided to end betting and looks to Uruguay
The president asked Orsi to learn about the Uruguayan model, while Reuters reports that the measure would ban online casinos and allow sports betting.
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Jdigital calls for evaluation of current regulations before reforming the gambling law
The association rules out the reform being approved in this legislative session and is preparing a document with proposals for early 2027.
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National raffle licenses expire in November in Paraguay
Conajzar also warns about mayors who authorize commercial raffles subsequently promoted nationwide by influencers.
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APAL says Subtel blocked domains outside court ruling
The group is calling for comprehensive regulation and warns that administrative decisions regarding non-included addresses could impact Digital VAT.
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Lula insists on banning betting and clashes with clubs and channels
The President will consult with the Treasury and the Central Bank, while football publishes a manifesto and Globo, SBT, and Band make moves in Brasilia.
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82% of Uruguayans have already gambled, and the physical channel dominates
The Usina survey indicates that daily gambling is almost non-existent in Montevideo but reaches 11% in the rest of the country.
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Mendoza's state casinos lose over 40% of their profit
The fire at Casino Zona Este and the closure of the live dealer tables accelerated a restructuring that could reduce IPJyC's workforce by a quarter.
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Subtel orders blocking of 37 more betting domains in Chile
Entel, Movistar, Claro, GTD, WOM, and VTR have 48 hours to block via DNS the websites that the SCJ validated as unauthorized.
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Conalot declares itself the sole authority on lotteries in Venezuela
The agency clarified that only its accredited inspectors are authorized to audit lotteries and raffles, and that other departments act solely in a…
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