Gambling News - 'Latin america'
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 […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
Brazil’s Betting Tax Debate Reignites After Congress Rejection
The Brazilian government now faces new budget concerns after the Chamber of Deputies let Provisional Measure (MP) 1.303 lapse this week. This move derailed a big tax overhaul plan that aimed to raise taxes on online betting, financial assets, and fintech companies. The setback creates a possible gap of over BRL 50 billion ($9.2 billion) […]
Sports
October 2, 2025
Brazil Cracks Down on Individuals Gambling with Social Benefits
Brazil has introduced new regulations that prohibit recipients of social welfare programs from taking part in fixed-odds betting. This development marks another step in the government’s mission to bring order and accountability to the fast-growing gambling sector. The ban also aligns with recent enforcement reforms that cracked down on unauthorized betting activity. Only Operators Will […]
Sports
September 19, 2025
Mexican Gambling Industry Pushes for Up-to-Date Rules Before World Cup 2026
Mexico’s betting businesses want lawmakers to update old laws before the FIFA World Cup 2026. Industry leaders say if changes do not happen, chances to grow might be lost. AIEJA Calls for New Regulations as World Cup Expected to Boost Gambling The FIFA World Cup 2026 will take place in 16 cities across the United […]
Casino
September 12, 2025
Konami Casino Slots to Enter Brazilian Market with Kaizen Gaming’s Betano
Konami Gaming and Kaizen Gaming have teamed up for a new partnership in Brazil, which has been hailed as a significant success by the two companies. For Konami, this is an opportunity to not only break ground into a new geography but also showcase its products to a vastly different audience. Konami Leafs New iGaming […]
Industry
September 9, 2025
Brazil’s SPA and Conar to Work Together to Improve Gambling Ads Oversight
Brazil’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA-MF), part of the Ministry of Finance, has partnered with the National Advertising Self-Regulation Council (Conar) to strengthen the oversight of advertising campaigns within the country’s gambling sector. SPA and Conar Sign Agreement The agreement outlines several initiatives, including the establishment of a permanent communication channel between SPA and Conar […]