A landmark moment in Brazil’s sporting landscape has arrived with the adoption of a transformative sports betting law. The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) heralds this significant leap, which introduces a robust regulatory framework for sports betting and online casinos in Brazil. Envision a sports betting environment imbued with integrity, protected against match-fixing, and fostering […]
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance is taking a firm stance against tech giants! Meta, TikTok, and Google have received notifications for failing to adhere to Brazil’s stringent sports betting advertising regulations. Picture a regulated digital landscape where sports betting ads responsibly inform and protect consumers. Delve into Brazil’s efforts to enforce compliance among leading tech platforms, […]
Revolutionizing Curaçao’s Gambling Landscape: A New Era of Regulation Curaçao’s gambling sector stands at the brink of a historic transformation! The introduction of the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK) in Parliament heralds a new dawn of regulated, credible gaming on the island. Picture a gambling landscape that is not only streamlined and regulated […]
The Provincial Institute of Lotteries and Casinos of Buenos Aires (IPLyC) is at a crossroads, seeking a new leader following the resignation of its president, Omar Galdurralde. This search for leadership comes amidst a politically charged atmosphere in Argentina’s most populous province, where gambling regulation and political links are under scrutiny. A crucial leadership vacancy […]
The Brazilian Senate has reached a pivotal point in the nation’s gambling landscape, approving the basic text of Bill 3626/2023, which outlines the framework for launching sports betting at a national level. Despite this progress, the bill, having undergone significant amendments, has been sent back to the Chamber of Deputies for further consideration. A significant […]
Curaçao is set to transform its online gambling landscape with a reformed licensing process, as announced by Finance Minister Javier Silvania. The new system, under the National Ordinance for Games of Chance (LOK), will differentiate between B2B and B2C licenses, introducing a more nuanced and comprehensive regulatory framework. Curaçao takes a leap in online gambling […]
Coljuegos, the Colombian gambling regulator, is poised to initiate a comprehensive reform project in the coming year, targeting the ownership and operation of electronic slot machines (ESMs). This ambitious move is designed to combat the proliferation of unauthorized machines and to foster a legal and regulated gaming market in Colombia. Colombia’s gambling landscape is set […]
The Government of the State of São Paulo is set to conduct a pivotal Public Hearing on its ambitious State Lottery Public Concession Project. This project encompasses various lottery modalities, including prognostic (specific, sports, numeric) and instant lottery. Scheduled for December 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the hearing represents a significant step in […]
In October 2023, Chile’s casino industry witnessed a notable shift, with the 25 operating casinos contributing a total of CLP 15,997 million (USD 18.2 million) in taxes. This figure marks an 11.2 percent decrease in tax contributions compared to the same month in the previous year, highlighting a trend in the industry’s financial performance. The […]
In a significant development in Brazil’s gambling sector, the crucial Senate vote on the sports betting bill has faced another postponement, highlighting the complexities of integrating online casino gaming into the country’s legal framework. Initially scheduled for December 6, the vote on Bill 3,626/23 has been deferred due to the absence of key senators attending […]