Credit card use for betting falls in Brazil
The ANJL attributes the decline in the indicator to the effects of regulation, according to a Datafolha survey profiling Brazilian bettors.
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Buenos Aires justice blocks 537 illegal betting sites
The operation, spearheaded by the San Isidro Cybercrime Prosecutor's Office in conjunction with IPLyC and ENACOM, is the largest against illegal online…
Read more →El Salvador's national lottery celebrates 156 years
The institution celebrated its anniversary with the LOTRA 457 Draw and reviewed its role in CIBELAE and its social action program, "Juntos Hacemos…
Read more →Study estimates online gambling now accounts for 35% of Chilean gaming market
The Center for Public Studies estimates that unauthorized platforms handled approximately $473 million in 2025 in Chile.
Read more →Evoplay takes players to ancient Egypt with Flame of Ra
The developer's new slot features an Egyptian theme on a 5x4 grid with free spins and a Bonus Buy feature.
Read more →CT Interactive launches 40 Mega Star slot with classic fruits
The provider combines traditional fruit symbols with modern mechanics in a 5x4 grid slot with an RTP of 96.50%.
Read more →ALEA renews its code of good practices with rules for AI
The association of Argentine state lotteries expanded its commercial communication framework and incorporated chapters on AI, affiliates, and influencers.
Read more →Buenos Aires seeks to ban influencers from promoting gambling
A Buenos Aires bill would prohibit operators from contracting public figures and athletes, and would add biometric age verification.
Read more →SAGSE Paraguay to conclude with a tour to the falls
The organization added an optional social day on August 7th with a visit to the Brazilian side of Iguazu Falls.
Read more →Casinos del Sol opens a new gaming hall in Santiago del Estero
The venue in the southern part of the capital is adding state-of-the-art gaming machines and a restaurant, featuring a redesign that refreshes the brand's…
Read more →European justice opens the door to holding Google accountable
The CJEU held that the platform may lose its status as a mere intermediary when it maintains commercial agreements with content creators.
Read more →Caixa changes the official lottery draw dates
The contests that were held on Saturday nights are moving to Sunday mornings at 11 AM, with new betting closure times.
Read more →Kambi surpasses 100 million World Cup bets
The first tournament fully managed with their AI trading system shows a shift in volume towards Bet Builder and player proposition bets.
Read more →Play'n GO enters Alberta, adding its third Canadian province
The Swedish provider entered the new regulated market with over ten licensed operators from day one.
Read more →25 betting platforms registered to pay VAT in Chile
The SII updated the list of foreign operators subject to withholding, which begins on August 1st, and excluded those that did not register.
Read more →São Paulo also moves to ban betting advertising
Mayor Ricardo Nunes anticipated that he would sanction the bill as soon as the City Council approves it, following the lead of Rio de Janeiro and Belo…
Read more →Nominations close for the G2E Dealer Championship 2026
The dealer competition is expanding to all of North America and will be held in Las Vegas between September 29th and October 1st.
Read more →Gibraltar approves first framework for prediction markets
The regulation separates this segment from traditional gaming and empowers the regulator to restrict contracts contrary to public interest.
Read more →Carnaval Hotel Casino in Encarnación celebrated its 20th anniversary
The Paraguayan establishment gathered authorities, guests, and clients in a ceremony celebrating two decades of operation in the city.
Read more →LSports and gripAI launch Play Insurance to secure bets
The product uses AI to calculate a premium per bet and offers a refund based on how close the bet was to winning, aiming to retain the player.
Read more →FIRST.bet and ADI Predictstreet partner for prediction markets
The agreement launches a prediction hub for the 2026 World Cup and expands the operator's B2B offering beyond sports betting.
Read more →Belo Horizonte also bans street betting advertising
The capital of Minas Gerais banned advertisements on street furniture and within 100 meters of schools, days after a similar measure in Rio de Janeiro.
Read more →Google to ban prediction market extensions in Chrome
As of August 1st, the Chrome Web Store will no longer accept tools that facilitate real-money transactions based on future outcomes.
Read more →Río Negro Lottery launches the Chequera Premium Black 2026
The product combines the four special year-end lotteries with a single number and offers over 6.799 billion pesos in prizes.
Read more →Coljuegos announces the return of the Chiquinquirá Lottery
After 22 years, the draw returns on September 19th with over $11 million in prizes and a top prize of $4.6 million.
Read more →EGBA reports €18 billion in online GGR from its members
The annual report shows a 34 percent year-on-year increase, with the casino segment leading and a slight drop in return to player.
Read more →Chile's CPC warns about unregulated online gambling
An industry report estimates gross gaming revenue (GGR) for 2025 at $625 million and projects it to double by 2030.
Read more →Chaco Lottery presents Deporbingo 2026 for clubs
Participating institutions retain 70 percent of the value of each card in a draw scheduled for October 30th.
Read more →Amusnet adds cashback to its bonus platform
The tool automatically credits a portion of stakes or losses based on operator-configurable criteria.
Read more →Merkur Group agrees to acquire White Hat Studios
The deal accelerates the group's expansion in the United States and excludes the White Hat Gaming platform and its white-label businesses.
Read more →Pragmatic Play launches The Dog House Megaways 1000
The new installment in the canine saga offers up to 117,649 ways to win and prizes of up to 25,000 times the bet.
Read more →TaDa Gaming launches Joker Coins Unlimited Fortune
The carnival slot combines Lock and Respin, an expanding bonus area, jackpots, and multipliers, with potential wins of up to 5,000x.
Read more →Pascal Gaming expands distribution with EGT Digital agreement
The provider integrates its portfolio into the X-Nave aggregator to reach operators in Europe, South America, and Africa.
Read more →JHSF acquires Enjoy Punta del Este for $160 million
The Brazilian group acquired the Uruguayan complex, which will be renamed Fasano Península, featuring a new hotel, shopping center, and residences.
Read more →Panama seeks to penalize the clandestine sale of lottery tickets
A bill proposes to criminalize the illegal sale of lottery tickets and chances, which, according to official figures, costs up to 200 million annually.
Read more →Chile's SII begins auditing platforms without VAT
Starting July 15, payment providers must withhold 19 percent from foreign operators who have not registered to declare digital VAT.
Read more →Rio de Janeiro bans gambling advertising on public roads
A municipal decree prohibits betting house logos, names, and campaigns in any space requiring City Council permission, and it is already raising legal…
Read more →SAGSE Paraguay 2026 sets its main day in Ciudad del Este
The invitation-only event will bring together operators and regulators on August 5th at the Acaray Hotel Casino, featuring an executive conference and…
Read more →Colombian influencer reported for promoting illegal gambling
Mr. Stiven, with 5.4 million followers, was reported to the Attorney General's Office for promoting a website without authorization from Coljuegos.
Read more →BetCris launches AI-powered WhatsApp betting
The operator integrates a conversational platform with ChatBet and Plannatech technology to place bets via text or voice without navigating menus.
Read more →RubyPlay acquires Splash Tech, adding jackpots and free-to-play
The B2B developer acquires one hundred percent of Splash Tech and transitions from a content provider to an engagement platform, subject to regulatory…
Read more →Pragmatic Play enters the regulated Alberta market
The provider certified its portfolio of slots and live casino in the province, leveraging its prior presence in Ontario.
Read more →ICE Barcelona 2027 to add a technology and fintech pavilion
WorldGaming is expanding the exhibition with Pavilion 7, dedicated to AI, cloud, payments, and cybersecurity, guided by an advisory board of senior…
Read more →Dreams joins request to suspend casino tenders
The operator supported Marina del Sol's claim before the TDLC and challenged the bidding requirements in Iquique, Coquimbo, Viña del Mar, and Pucón.
Read more →Brazil blocks betting for 2.8 million social welfare recipients
The blocking affects beneficiaries of Bolsa Família and BPC with active accounts, in compliance with a Supreme Federal Court order.
Read more →CreedRoomz launches Kickoff Roulette with Ronaldinho as ambassador
The live casino provider adds the former footballer as an ambassador for a roulette game with multipliers of up to seven hundred times.
Read more →Lotto.com announces expansion into Puerto Rico
The US online lottery platform is launching outside the continental US for the first time, offering draw games on the island.
Read more →Cirsa enters Paraguay with the acquisition of Slots del Sol
The Spanish group, in which Blackstone holds a stake, acquired a majority interest in an omnichannel operator with an online casino and land-based venues…
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