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 […]
Business
October 13, 2025
Flutter Brazil CEO Reveals the Company’s Next Steps in the Region
Flutter Brazil recently opened its new office in São Paulo, Brazil. Set in the heart of Faria Lima Square, Latin America’s leading financial hub, the 731-square-meter area reflects the company’s ambitions for the future of Brazil’s fast-growing betting market. According to Flutter Brazil CEO João Studart, this development symbolizes the company’s continued confidence in the […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
Colombia Approves Blockchain-Based Keno
Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling authority, has officially granted a concession for the operation of Keno, bringing one of the first blockchain-supported lottery-style games in Latin America to the forefront. The government expects that this new offering will generate more than COP 485 billion ($125 million) in public healthcare contributions over the next five years while bolstering […]
