Lottery
January 6, 2026
Brightstar & Scientific Games to Launch São Paulo Lottery
Brightstar Lottery and Scientific Games, two of the world’s top lottery companies, have joined forces to launch a new lottery in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Local players can therefore look forward to enjoying a variety of games through the lottery’s digital and retail channels. São Paulo to Get a World-Class Lottery According to […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Brazil’s President Approves Law to Increase Taxes on Gambling Operators
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has enacted a law raising taxes on betting companies operating in the South American country, increasing the rate from 12% to 15% by 2028. President Lula Approves New Tax Law Lula granted final approval to Complementary Law No. 224 last week, following mid-December approval of the original bill, […]
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 […]
