During one of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s regular morning conferences, details regarding the installation of new casinos were disclosed, providing an opportunity for the government to address the current situation and provide clarification. With an eye toward the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, the government openly highlighted the shortcomings in the management of gambling hall […]
Brazil’s federal government has released a provisional notice containing rules for the upcoming regulation of fixed-odds sports betting. These rules, formulated by the Ministry of Finance, await the final approval from Brazil’s president. Upon receiving the necessary approval, the proposals will be forwarded to the chief of staff, and relevant ministries will commence the process […]
Ecuador’s new tax reform, proposed by President Guillermo Lasso, has been presented as an urgent economic project that must undergo analysis by the country’s congress. As per the Ecuadorian Constitution, the project must be processed within thirty days of its receipt. The proposed tax reform by President Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador suggests the implementation of […]
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has instructed his cabinet to investigate the casinos that have recently opened in Mexico, sparking discussions about the issue. The president had previously stated several times that no new casino licenses would be granted in Mexico until further notice, a stance taken in 2019. Nevertheless, last year, a casino was […]
During the Ordinary Session No. 10, chaired by Deputy Élida Cuesta, the Legislative Power of the Chaco province approved a bill that aims to prevent and treat pathological gambling within its territory. Deputy Livio Gutiérrez promoted a norm that establishes mechanisms for preventing and treating pathological gambling or compulsive gambling within the provincial territory. One […]
The man accused of manipulating an electronic roulette wheel at the Tropical Casino in Bayamón and receiving USD 43,510 in illegal prizes has been charged by the Economic Crimes Division of the Department of Justice. Edmanuel Victoria, identified by Secretary Domingo Emanuelli Hernández, is facing two counts of fraud and two counts of aggravated illegal […]
An investigation focused on result manipulation in sports competitions has been requested by the Minister of Justice and Public Security, Flávio Dino, for the Federal Police to undertake. After it was revealed that athletes from clubs in the main divisions of Brazilian soccer were suspected of collaborating with gangs that act through sports betting sites, […]
The Brazilian government has introduced a Provisional Measure for sports betting, which brings an end to a two-decade-long waiting period for the country. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva approved the adoption of the Provisional Measure (PM), which was also signed by the Ministries of Finance, Planning, Management, Health, Tourism, and Sports. After being […]
Coljuegos, the Colombia’s gambling regulator, is expected to be led by Marco Emilio Hincapié following the resignation of previous head, Roger Carrillo Ocampo. He will be the fourth president in three years. Another change in leadership has taken place at Coljuegos, Colombia’s gambling regulator, due to political disagreements over the country’s healthcare system. President Gustavo […]
An initiative was presented by the Brazilian Sports Betting Association wherein they express their apprehensions about the upcoming regulation and advocate for transparency. Anticipation for the regulation of sports betting in Brazil is growing rapidly. It was recently disclosed that President Lula may introduce the provisional measure upon his return from his European tour. Nonetheless, […]