Venezuela publishes official register of authorized gaming operators
The National Casinos Commission of Venezuela has published an official list of gaming platforms authorized to operate in the country. The list aims to…
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Chile faces tax contradiction by charging online VAT
A Chilean authority stated that charging digital VAT to online betting operators without a specific legal framework constitutes a regulatory…
Read more →Prediction markets break historical record during the 2026 World Cup
Global prediction platforms reached $5 billion in cumulative volume during the 2026 World Cup. This phenomenon solidifies these markets as a relevant…
Read more →DATA.BET grows 39.7% in first year of sports betting
DATA.BET's sports betting division reports accelerated growth. In its first year of operation, the company recorded a 39.7% increase in GGR and a 147.6%…
Read more →Federal decree strengthens fight against unlicensed illegal gambling
The Brazilian government is expanding its tools to pursue unlicensed operators. The decree allows for the blocking of bank accounts, seizure of assets…
Read more →Peru debates adjustments to selective tax on betting
The Peruvian Congress will debate today amendments to the Selective Consumption Tax (ISC) for iGaming platforms. The initiative seeks to eliminate…
Read more →Colombia reopens debate on betting taxation in the reform
The Colombian government is introducing a structural tax reform on July 20. The initiative includes potential new taxes on betting and gambling, reopening…
Read more →GLI opens strategic capital to CVC Strategic Opportunities
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI), a gaming certification company, has accepted CVC Strategic Opportunities as an equity partner. This move signals…
Read more →Palermo Racetrack to remain under Argentine federal jurisdiction
The Argentine Federal Court ruled that the Palermo Racetrack will remain under national state jurisdiction, rejecting municipal claims from Buenos Aires.
Read more →Lottopar intensified inspection operations in Paraná
Lottopar of Paraná intensified operations with the Military Police against illegal machines, seizing equipment with fraudulent stickers that falsely…
Read more →Cipriani confirmed casino opening in Punta del Este for December
Cipriani confirmed the opening of its luxury resort casino in Punta del Este for December 2026, with an investment of USD 600-700 million, creating…
Read more →Brazil extends tax liability to gaming financial institutions
Ordinance No. 17.66 in Brazil establishes joint and several tax liability for financial institutions that facilitate transactions with unauthorized…
Read more →Amusnet launches Virtual Eye of Ra Roulette 2,000x
Amusnet unveiled Virtual Eye of Ra Roulette 2000x, a virtual roulette game featuring multipliers of up to 2,000x on inside bets, customizable pace…
Read more →Amusnet celebrates football season with Cashybara Football Edition
Amusnet has launched Ca$hybara Football Edition, a casino game featuring progressive multiplier mechanics set in a football theme, capitalizing on the…
Read more →Betby launches new virtual eTennis experience for Wimbledon 2026
Betby has launched an enhanced version of its virtual eTennis, featuring 8,000 monthly matches and an expanded market package for Wimbledon, including…
Read more →Brazilian players demonstrate greater responsibility in betting
According to Datafolha, the percentage of Brazilian bettors who use savings to gamble decreased from 22% to 19%, and those who forgo paying bills to bet…
Read more →Brazil expands responsibilities for promoting illegal gambling
Brazil has expanded liability for illegal gambling through an ordinance that includes influencers, brands, and financial institutions, a move welcomed by…
Read more →Misiones approves law to protect minors from gambling
Misiones approved a comprehensive law establishing prevention, education, advertising restrictions, and penalties for platforms that violate the…
Read more →Brazil launches responsible gambling campaign during 2026 World Cup
Brazil's Ministry of Sports launched a social media campaign during the 2026 World Cup to warn about irregular betting platforms and promote authorized…
Read more →Colombia announces new tax reform for 2027
Colombia announced a new tax reform, including adjustments to gambling, to be presented on July 20th, with effects primarily starting in 2027.
Read more →Colombia activates TuLotero platform for online lottery sales
Colombia has implemented TuLotero, a digital platform that enables the sale of state lotteries via a mobile application. The system modernizes the…
Read more →Chile forms technical committee for online betting regulation
Chile has established an inter-institutional technical committee to promote comprehensive regulation of online gambling. The initiative aims to build…
Read more →Alea warns Mercado Libre for promoting prediction betting
ALEA reported Mercado Libre for operating World Cup prediction functionality in its application. The conflict reflects regulatory friction between…
Read more →Onlyplay introduces Tiger Jackpots, a feline-themed slot
Onlyplay introduced Tiger Jackpots, a feline-themed slot game featuring a cumulative local jackpot system. The game allows for volatility customization…
Read more →European regulators warn about risks of prediction markets
European regulators are coordinating an alert regarding the risks of prediction markets during the 2026 World Cup. They highlight specific vulnerabilities…
Read more →Altenar and Greentube seal strategic alliance to expand offerings
Altenar and Greentube formalized a partnership to integrate sports betting with live casino offerings. The alliance aims to facilitate adoption by Latin…
Read more →Play'n GO introduces Shark Feast, a 5-reel marine slot
Play'n GO has launched Shark Feast, a marine-themed slot featuring a dynamic cascading reels system. The game is available in Latin American markets ahead…
Read more →Brazil coordinates with regulators to strengthen responsible gambling
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting and the National Secretariat of Digital Rights formalized a technical cooperation agreement to identify abusive…
Read more →Digitain wins best platform provider at SBC Awards Americas
The technology provider was honored at a ceremony held during the SBC Summit Americas for innovation, scalability, and regional impact. The award…
Read more →Pragmatic Play launches new slot Mahjong Wins Triple Pot
Pragmatic Play has launched Mahjong Wins Triple Pot, an Asian-themed slot featuring an innovative dynamic multiplier system. The game expands options for…
Read more →Amusnet wins best software provider at AskGamblers 2026
Amusnet won the Best Software Provider award at AskGamblers 2026. The recognition validates the technical quality and diversity of the provider's game…
Read more →Meridianbet integrates Fast Track engagement platform
Meridianbet has integrated Fast Track, an engagement platform that personalizes the player experience and optimizes retention. The solution uses…
Read more →Infingame highlights infrastructure stability as a differentiating factor
Infingame emphasizes infrastructural stability as a competitive differentiator during the 2026 World Cup. The provider highlights the importance of uptime…
Read more →Soft2Bet launches MEGA Shoot to strengthen retention strategies
Soft2Bet has launched MEGA Shoot, a title designed for retention during the 2026 World Cup. The game combines engaging mechanics with a dynamic multiplier…
Read more →Pragmatic Play expands live casino offering with Amazing Baccarat
The global provider launched a new title that maintains traditional baccarat rules with accelerated mechanics and incorporates multipliers based on lucky…
Read more →Online gambling in Mendoza continues to grow with historic records
In the first four months of 2026, the Argentine province recorded a historic increase in online betting, reaching ARS 7.83 billion. The rate of digital…
Read more →Dominican Republic approves its anti-crisis plan but reduces budget
The Senate of the Dominican Republic approved the anti-crisis plan but reduced the initial budget. The measure reflects tension between state intervention…
Read more →Santa Fe officially grants four online betting platform licenses
The Santa Fe Social Assistance Fund has awarded licenses to operate digital sports betting. The winners have 180 days to commence operations under the new…
Read more →Chile expects to raise over USD 100 million annually through VAT
Chile's SII expects to collect over USD 100 million annually in VAT from foreign online betting platforms, following the issuance of a resolution…
Read more →Indecopi revokes ban on lottery sales in pharmacies
Indecopi revokes the prohibition that prevented the sale of lottery tickets in Peruvian pharmacies, expanding the distribution channels for regulated…
Read more →Brazil debates bill that would ban betting advertising
A new bill in the Brazilian Congress seeks to ban almost all forms of commercial promotion for online betting, including digital advertising and…
Read more →Subtel proposes three technical mechanisms to block illegal casinos
Subtel proposed three technical alternatives to block illegal betting in Chile: DPI, SNI, and DNS, acknowledging that no system is 100% effective without…
Read more →Córdoba blocks illegal platforms using NOVA+ and LUCA technologies
The Argentine province has successfully blocked over two thousand unregulated gambling sites using advanced data flow analysis tools.
Read more →Chilean congress demands biometrics to protect minors' access
Chilean deputies have introduced a bill that would use fingerprint and identity verification to prevent minors from accessing online gambling.
Read more →SOFTSWISS to host prediction markets webinar on June 25
SOFTSWISS will bring together experts from Deloitte, NEXT.io, and its own team on June 25th for a LinkedIn panel discussion on prediction markets, an…
Read more →Kiron Interactive launched Rodeo, its new crash game, in Brazil
Kiron Interactive launched Rodeo in Brazil with Novibet and Curious Games. The new rodeo-themed crash game aims to capture the Brazilian player in one of…
Read more →AFA adds Kalshi as official sponsor for the World Cup 20
AFA has brought in Kalshi as an official sponsor for the 2026 World Cup, joining the global wave of prediction markets, with Genius Sports playing a key…
Read more →Altenar introduced Super Early Payout for the 2026 World Cup
Altenar has launched Super Early Payout, a promotion that settles bets as winners when a team takes a one-goal lead. The feature arrives in time for the…
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