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Lawmaker calls out Lula for hypocritical stance over sports betting in Brazil

The leader of the Liberal Party  in the Chamber of Deputies, Sóstenes Cavalcante has harshly criticized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's recent statements about sports betting platforms labelling them as hypocritical. According to Sóstenes, Lula adheres to a contradictory discourse by claiming that he intends to combat the ...

Colombia to review taxes on gambling after major floods

In order to fund relief efforts after Colombia was hit by major flooding the Ministry of Finance Germán Ávila, has announced that the government is once again considering new taxes on gambling. “While discussing some complementary measures ...

Chile’s National Lottery files criminal complaint against online gambling sites

The Chilean National Lottery Polla Chilena de Beneficencia has taken another step in its offensive against online gambling sites in Chile by filing a criminal complaint for money laundering, criminal association, and illegal gambling ...

All out strike hits casinos in Buenos Aires Province

Failed wage negotiations for casino workers led to an all-out strike in casinos on 6 a.m. on Friday the 13th until ...

Gambling tax revenue increases by over 22% year over year in Paraguay

The National Gambling Commission (Conajzar) recorded revenue of ₲ 18.715 billion in January from gaming fees. This ...

Court halts Necochea Casino tender in last moment ruling

The Administrative Court of Necochea has halted the auction of the Necochea Casino located on Argentina’s Atlantic ...

Coljuegos creates registry for importers and distributors of slot machines in Colombia

Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulator, has created the Single Registry of Importers and Distributors (RIC) — ...

Lawmakers call for action over online betting bill in Chile

Uncertainty continues to define the online regulatory landscape in Chile with lawmakers now calling on the ...

Senate committee approves gambling ad ban in Brazil

The Science and Technology Committee (CCT) of the Federal Senate approved Bill 3563/24, which prohibits ...

Secretariat of Prizes and Bets Opens Public Consultation on the Recognition of Service Providers for Betting Operators in Brazil

The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance (SPA-MF) opened, on Wednesday (Feb 4), a ...