Brazil
Government of São Paulo welcomes formal signing of lottery contract
The Government of São Paulo formalized the signing of the concession contract for the São Paulo Lotteries with the SP Loterias consortium. The document was published in the Official Gazette last Monday (5). With the signing, through the State Secretariat for Investment Partnerships (SPI), public coffers will receive more than R$ 560 ...
Argentina
Betting agencies in Buenos Aires Province will be permitted to register bettors on online platforms
The Provincial Institute of Lotteries and Casinos of Buenos Aires (IPLyC) has advanced a new regulation that enables betting agencies in the ...
Mexico
Mexican authorities close thirteen casinos as part of money laundering probe
The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, in collaboration with the Security Cabinet, has identified 13 casinos that have been found to be ...
Colombia
Colombia to implement 19% GGR tax on online gambling
Colombian Finance Minister Germán Ávila confirmed that the government will implement new taxes and tax adjustments in response to the economic ...
Brazil
New gambling and entertainment centre opens in State of Paraíba in Brazil
A new establishment located in João Pessoa the capital city of the state of Paraíba in northeastern Brazil is set to open this week. The Diamond Poker Club & Sportbar will open at 7 PM on Avenida João Maurício, in front of Praia de Manaíra, combining attractions like poker, a sport bar broadcasting sporting events, a bar and cocktail service, along with authorized lottery games. The opening will feature special guests, including authorities, business leaders, and ...
Government of São Paulo welcomes formal signing of lottery contract
The Government of São Paulo formalized the signing of the concession contract for the São Paulo Lotteries with the SP Loterias consortium. The document was published in the Official Gazette last Monday (5). With the signing, through the ...
Brazilian sports betting market surpasses R$ 1.4 Billion in advertising Investments for 2025
The Brazilian sports betting market closed 2025 with advertising investments exceeding R$ 1.4 billion across open TV, pay TV, radio, and streaming platforms. The data comes from the report "Bets Investments 2025 – Strategic Analysis of the ...
Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul launches lottery tender for third time
The Sefaz-MS (State Secretariat of Finance of Mato Grosso do Sul) in Brazil republished on Wednesday (7th) the bidding notice to hire a company to manage Lotesul. The state lottery anticipates a contract worth R$ 51.4 million for the winning ...
Argentina
Betting agencies in Buenos Aires Province will be permitted to register bettors on online platforms
The Provincial Institute of Lotteries and Casinos of Buenos Aires (IPLyC) has advanced a new regulation that enables betting agencies in the Province of Buenos Aires to function as a registration channel for gamblers on authorized online gambling platforms. The measure was formalized through Resolution N° 17-IPLYCMGGP-2026 and is part of ...
40 billion peso investment expected in Buenos Aires Province casinos
More than 5,000 tourists and residents of Mar del Plata participated in the traditional first roulette wheel spin that marked the inauguration of the ...
Legislator proposes gambling advertising ban in clubs and stadiums in Tucumán Province in Argentina
Legislator Claudio Viña has presented initiatives to prohibit gambling advertising in clubs and stadiums and require biometric controls on online ...
Multiple sports betting licenses to be awarded in Province of Santa Fe
Law 14,427, which approves the regulation of online gambling and the bidding documents for the public tender has been published in the Official Gazette of ...
Province of Santa Fe approves online sports betting
The Legislature of the province of Santa Fe has passed the law that allows the provincial government, through the Santa Fe Lottery, to begin the process ...
Mexico
Mexican authorities close thirteen casinos as part of money laundering probe
The Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, in collaboration with the Security Cabinet, has identified 13 casinos that have been found to be engaging in cash operations and utilising unsupervised digital platforms. According to a press release from the Ministry, these establishments have been designated as “blocked legal entities” due to their high financial risk, with the aim of protecting users and preventing their potential use by organized crime. Conduct in these ...
US sanctions individuals and casinos linked to cartel money laundering
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned several individuals and 10 casinos alleged to have financial ties to Latin American drug cartels. According to the Treasury, the individuals and casinos were involved in cartel-related money ...
Tax hike in Mexico will drive players to illegal market says AIEJA
The Association of Permit Holders, Operators, and Suppliers of the Entertainment and Betting Industry in Mexico (AIEJA) has responded to the reform to the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS), increasing this tax on gambling from ...
Mexican Senate Approves Tax Hike
The Senate has approved with the votes from ruling party Morena and its allies, the Economic Package for 2026, which includes taxes on the consumption of sugary drinks, tobacco, violent video games, online betting, and digital platforms, as ...
Colombia
Colombia to implement 19% GGR tax on online gambling
Colombian Finance Minister Germán Ávila confirmed that the government will implement new taxes and tax adjustments in response to the economic emergency caused by the recent funding shortfall, a consequence of the failure of the financing law in Congress. On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, during a press conference, Ávila stated that the tax package includes changes that will significantly affect the wealth of individuals and strategic economic sectors. He emphasized ...
Colombian Senate rejects tax reform including VAT on online gambling
Colombia’s Senate has rejected the tax reform proposal promoted by President Gustavo Petro, which represents a significant setback for the Executive and nullifies the initiative that sought to raise $16 trillion destined for the 2026 Budget. ...
Coljuegos to change rules over bonuses in Colombia
Coljuegos has released for public comment a Draft Resolution that introduces new regulations concerning online gambling bonuses in Colombia. The resolution places restrictions on the use of bonuses that are converted into credits by online ...
Coljuegos announces Keno launch
To enhance funding for subsidized health care and boost the gambling industry, Coljuegos has awarded the operation of Keno, projected to generate over COP $485 billion in monopoly revenue over the next five years. Keno has been granted ...
Central America
LatAm
Srike action ends in Uruguay
The National Association of State Casino Workers (ANFUCE) has announced that it has decided to end the strike and other union measures, so that, activities at the State Casinos in Uruguay can resume. In the agreement, it was decided to consider the workers' proposals, as they will engage in dialogue and rounds of negotiations, Cecilia ...
Casino union declares national strike in Uruguay
The National Association of State Casino Workers (ANFUCE) has decided to declare a labour dispute and announced an indefinite strike set to begin on ...
Peru’s Congress could triple selective consumption tax
Following the observations of the Executive, the Plenary of Congress will debate a new substitute text that modifies the original text of Bill 9645, ...
Quiniela tender delayed in Paraguay
The president of the National Gaming Commission (Conajzar), Carlos Liseras, confirmed that the tender to operate operation of quiniela on a national level ...
Bill to ban gambling advertising in Peru sent to Congress
The Peruvian Congress has received Bill No. 13265, presented by Congresswoman Susel Paredes. If approved the bill would put in place a total advertising ...
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