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Jaime Vives Pinedo assumes the presidency of Coljuegos
The businessman replaces Marco Emilio Hincapié at the helm of the gambling regulator in Colombia.
Read more →BetConstruct AI launches a commercial offer for its sportsbook
The proposal combines setup discounts, free access periods, and reductions on third-party integrations.
Read more →Brazil publishes 2,000 pages on betting authorizations
The Ministry of Finance released the technical documents for the 85 authorized companies and detailed the more than 5 million restricted users.
Read more →Córdoba Lottery launches a new edition of Ganá con tu club
The fifth edition of the charity raffle transfers 60% of each ticket directly to the club chosen by the buyer.
Read more →Amusnet to bring its portfolio to SiGMA North America 2026
The provider will showcase online and live casino content at the Mexico City expo as part of its LatAm expansion.
Read more →TaDa Gaming launches GEMS of BUXEXA in Brazil
The new slot game combines a multiplier reel, a Wheel of Fortune, and an extra bet with wins of up to 15,000x.
Read more →Bet da Sorte returns to FIRST.bet for its sports betting
The Brazilian operator is once again entrusting the provider with its trading and risk management after trialing an alternative.
Read more →Pragmatic Play launches Harvest Moon Grave Profits slot
The new title features radioactive wild multipliers and a bonus game with three collection symbols.
Read more →The Chilean Chamber questions VAT collection on online gambling
The draft agreement, approved by a large majority, presents a contradiction between the collection of the SII and the judicial blocking of the sites.
Read more →More than 200 Cipriani casino workers go on unemployment insurance
The commercial dispute between Grupo Cipriani and the construction company Criba is affecting the works on the future casino in Punta del Este.
Read more →Coljuegos issues new technical annex for Baloto operations
The resolution establishes the minimum requirements for systems, terminals, and certification for the operation of online lottery games.
Read more →A study estimates 4 million Mexicans gamble
The ENCODAT survey provides an initial assessment of the prevalence of gambling and problematic gambling, with a focus on adolescents.
Read more →The casino tender in Chile ends with two vacant licenses
The SCJ received a single bid for Coquimbo and another for Pucón, while Iquique and Viña del Mar received no applicants.
Read more →Brazil has already blocked over 60,000 illegal betting sites
The Ministry of Finance introduced new measures to block financial resources and compensate fraud victims.
Read more →LOTBA led a workshop on problematic online gambling use
The initiative, in conjunction with the Buenos Aires City Judicial Council, aimed to raise awareness about illegal gambling and problem gambling.
Read more →Galaxsys launches Infinity continuous coefficient crash game
The new title operates without rounds, featuring a coefficient that never resets and automatically settled bets.
Read more →PopOK Gaming debuts its Prag studio with Money Tree Ultra Spin
The new studio's debut title reimagines the fruit slot with expanding wilds and a progressive jackpot.
Read more →Wazdan launches Mighty Crown Empire of Gold
The new slot combines a classic 3x3 base game with a bonus game, lock mechanics, and customizable volatility.
Read more →Chile receives bids for casinos in four communes
The SCJ will receive proposals for the Iquique, Coquimbo, Viña del Mar, and Pucón licenses this August 11, following several challenges.
Read more →Coljuegos upholds the new RIC and rejects industry requests
The regulator maintained the structure of the importers' registry, dismissed the requirement for prior import authorization, and stiffened penalties.
Read more →The ACCJ calls for intensive regulation of online gambling in Chile
The association challenged the tax treatment by the SII before the Comptroller General's Office and argued that paying taxes does not equate to being…
Read more →Mexico strengthens anti-money laundering rules for betting and contests
The Treasury's new regulations incorporate a risk-based approach and increase requirements for customers, operations, and beneficiaries.
Read more →Costa Rica promotes a bill to penalize match-fixing
The football federation's initiative, supported by all parliamentary groups, proposes prison sentences of two to five years.
Read more →Digital payments grew up to 55% during the World Cup
An analysis by ProntoPaga detected peaks in deposits and withdrawals, with Argentina's matches among those with the highest activity.
Read more →Zitro adds its catalog to the Betano platform in Colombia
The agreement brings Zitro Digital's slots and video bingo to Kaizen Gaming's operator as the start of a regional expansion.
Read more →Chile creates permanent mechanism to block illegal betting
The Santiago Court of Appeals has defined how telecommunication companies must block unauthorized gambling sites via DNS.
Read more →Brazil recorded 120 million World Cup betting transactions
A survey by Unico recorded 13 million unique bettors and a peak of over 1,500 requests per second.
Read more →SAGSE Paraguay concluded its 2026 edition and confirmed its return in 2027
The summit gathered over 345 registrations in Ciudad del Este and announced its return to the Acaray Hotel Casino in August 2027.
Read more →Cipriani group postpones opening of its casino in Punta del Este
The San Rafael complex will not open next summer season and is now targeting the 2027-2028 season due to construction delays.
Read more →Panama's lottery boosts digitalization against illegal gambling
The LNB is preparing to modernize ticket sales and logistics as it seeks to regain ground against the illicit market.
Read more →Brazil postpones selective betting tax processing
The government set the tax rate but delayed sending the bill to Congress due to the presidential elections in October.
Read more →Panama exceeded 1.6 billion in gross wagers in the semester
The gambling market grew by 16.5% year-on-year between January and June, with the online channel being the most dynamic segment.
Read more →Coljuegos presents its report on the fight against illegal gambling
The Colombian regulator reported seizures, destructions, and blockages during the 2022-2026 administration in its accountability report.
Read more →Peru's Indecopi sanctions a sportsbook over a prize
The authority confirmed a fine against the DoradoBet operator after determining that five winning bets did meet the conditions.
Read more →Study estimates 62.5 billion transferred to betting
The Comsefaz report estimates the net transfer from families to fixed-odds operators via Pix during 2025.
Read more →Brazil's Supreme Court suspends analysis of gambling
Minister Flávio Dino requested more time to study the case and its effect on the regulated online betting market.
Read more →Genius Sports expands its focus on prediction markets
The provider signed separate agreements with Kalshi and Polymarket for official data, integrity, and, in one instance, live streaming.
Read more →Dominican Horseracing Commission responds to sportsbooks
The organization defends its regulatory role, provides its own licensing figures, and reports that some operators are selling horse racing games without…
Read more →Argentina simplifies warnings in gambling advertising
Resolution 271/2026 prevents the overlap of disclaimers and allows provincial warnings to also meet national requirements.
Read more →An initiative to tighten regulation in Mexico is presented
The project proposes biometric verification, restricting advertising, and a voluntary national registry for individuals with gambling addiction.
Read more →JHSF completed the acquisition of Enjoy Punta del Este for 160 million
The Brazilian group acquired 100% of Baluma, owner of the casino and resort, as part of Enjoy's ordered asset sale.
Read more →São Paulo Lottery launches online instant games
The SP Loterias consortium paid 526 million Brazilian reals for a 15-year concession and began offering instant games in a testing phase.
Read more →GANHEI returns to FIRST.bet as a technology partner in Brazil
The operator renews its partnership with the provider to strengthen its sports betting offering in the Brazilian market.
Read more →Onlyplay launches fruit slot Flame Rush
The slot features four levels of Hyperbet, Cashpot symbols, and free spins, with a 95% RTP and low volatility.
Read more →Mexico closed the World Cup with record betting and the 1947 law
The tournament doubled the customer base of several platforms and boosted live betting by up to 150%, with the 50% IEPS already in effect and the reform…
Read more →TaDa Gaming launches Royal Shooter in Brazil
The developer adds a fishing and shooting game featuring boss battles, multiplayer mode, and a diverse weapon system.
Read more →TaDa Gaming expands Hit the Cash with Bison Fortune Coins
The new slot machine features the Lock and Respin mechanic, four fixed jackpots, and a maximum prize of 3,000 times the bet.
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