Gambling News - 'Latin america'
Business
January 2, 2026
Kambi Expands in Mexico Via Turnkey Sportsbook Deal with Pickwin
Kambi Group announced that it has strengthened its LATAM foothold with a major Mexico-facing agreement. The sports betting solutions specialist’s latest deal will see it partner with Pickwin, one of Mexico’s fastest-growing online sports betting companies. Kambi to Power Pickwin with State-of-the-Art Sportsbook Solutions In its official announcement, Kambi said that the agreement with Pickwin […]
Casino
December 19, 2025
Brazil Raises Betting Taxes and Remains Cautious on Casino Legalization
Brazil recently reevaluated its approach to gambling reform as lawmakers moved decisively to adjust betting taxes while refusing to fast-track the long-debated legislation that would legalise land-based casinos. These decisions reveal a cautious political mood. While Brazil is eager to access increased gambling tax revenues, significant structural change requires more careful deliberation. Operators Can Expect […]
Casino
December 2, 2025
Mexican Casino and Miss Universe Boss Accused of Working With Cartels
Raúl Rocha Cantú, a Mexican business magnate involved in land-based casinos, online gambling, and as a co-owner of the Miss Universe pageant, is sought in his home country for allegedly participating in a trafficking network dealing in fuel, weapons, and drugs, with connections to cartel organizations. Mexican Authorities Are Looking for Rocha According to the […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Brazil’s Mulled Tax Hike Doesn’t Sit Well with IBJR
A year after Brazil initiated a new era of regulated betting, lawmakers are considering tax hikes, mirroring similar talks across many regulated markets. In the light of these discussions, the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) warned that a huge tax hike could deal a huge blow to the legal gaming sector. Brazil Could Double […]
Business
November 17, 2025
Codere Online’s Q3 Revenue Held Back by Headwinds in Mexico
Codere Online, a leading Spain and LATAM-facing gaming operator, has published its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of the year. The company, which reported significant growth earlier this year, reported stable results amid a significant decrease in net loss. Codere Online Experienced Setbacks in Mexico Codere Online’s Q3 results revealed net gaming revenue […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
Brazil Introduces Sweeping Player Self-Exclusion Update
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has made another milestone step toward responsible gambling oversight, unveiling new detailed regulations for the country’s national self-exclusion system. The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) announced this update on November 10, praising it as another step in Brazil’s comprehensive gambling regulation overhaul. Bettors Will Have Increased Control The new […]
Business
November 10, 2025
Gaming Heavyweight Ramiro Atucha Unveils LATAM-Focused Gaming Consultancy
Gaming industry heavyweight Ramiro Atucha has unveiled the launch of a new consultancy firm called Atucha Strategic Advisory. The firm will have an initial focus on the Latin American market, helping companies tap into the opportunities inherent to the rapidly growing sector. The New Consultancy Will Be LATAM-Focused at First According to the announcement, Atucha […]
Business
November 10, 2025
OKTO Rolls Out Direct Cash-in Solution in Mexico
Next-gen payment service provider OKTO announced that its direct card-in solution is now available in Mexico, amid increased demand for such services. The company said that this will empower online casino players, providing them with unprecedented convenience. The Launch Aligns with OKTO’s LATAM Strategy According to OKTO’s announcement, the new direct card-in solution service is […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
STATSCORE to Power ESPN Brasil with LivematchPro
STATSCORE, a leading provider of sports data and technology, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with ESPN’s Brazil-facing arm, ESPN Brasil. This agreement with one of the Latin American country’s leading sports media brands will greatly expand the former business’s presence. STATSCORE Pens Deal with ESPN Brasil According to the announcement, the […]
Business
October 20, 2025
Flutter Brazil Onboards Dyego Cabral de Jesus as Head of Compliance
A week after teasing its plans for the near future, Flutter Brazil, the Brazil-facing arm of the sports betting juggernaut Flutter Entertainment, has appointed a new head of compliance. The one up to the task was Dyego Cabral de Jesus, whom the company described as a veteran when it comes to compliance-related matters. Flutter Names […]