Are you ready to witness a transformative shift in Paraguay’s gambling industry? President Santiago Peña has officially endorsed a groundbreaking bill aimed at overhauling the nation’s gambling regulations. By tackling inefficiencies, addressing monopolistic practices, and expanding the scope of regulation to include online casinos, this reform promises to reshape Paraguay’s gaming landscape. With support from […]
Is Brazil ready for the launch of its regulated online gambling market in 2025? The Brazilian Supreme Court is ensuring it is. By ordering immediate changes to gambling regulations, including a ban on gambling with social benefits and restricting advertising to minors, the court is setting the foundation for a responsible and regulated market. These […]
Are Brazil’s bold steps against gambling misuse the solution to rising concerns? In a landmark ruling, the Federal Supreme Court (STF) unanimously banned betting using Bolsa Família welfare funds and gambling ads targeting minors. These measures address mounting fears about gambling’s impact on Brazil’s social and financial stability. With the anticipated launch of legalized betting […]
Brazil’s emerging betting market is seeing a wave of operator withdrawals as high licensing costs and complex regulations pose serious barriers. With the market set to officially launch on January 1, 2025, several operators have opted out, citing unsustainable expenses and uncertain profitability. As Brazil’s legal landscape unfolds, industry insiders anticipate that only the largest […]
The Dutch Parliament is urging Curaçao to strengthen its gambling and anti-money laundering regulations as the island finalizes its new LOK gambling law. This push reflects growing concerns over Curaçao’s role as a global offshore gaming hub, with potential risks of money laundering and organized crime. Curaçao has faced scrutiny for its past regulatory practices, […]
Paraguay is taking a bold step to reform its gambling industry by ending its gambling monopoly and empowering Conajzar, the national gambling regulator, with new oversight powers. This legislative proposal, driven by economic modernization, aims to create a competitive gaming market and provide Conajzar with greater autonomy and resources. By reshaping the country’s gaming laws, […]
Booming Games has officially received certification from Brazil’s Secretariat of Evaluation, Planning, Energy and Lottery (SECAP), enabling it to supply its renowned portfolio of casino games to licensed operators within the burgeoning Brazilian iGaming market. This development signifies a key regulatory milestone for Booming Games as it strategically expands its global footprint in regulated markets […]
José Francisco Manssur, former special secretary of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, has issued a strong warning against banning online betting in Brazil. Manssur, who was instrumental in shaping Brazil’s current betting legislation, argues that prohibition would negate years of progress and harm Brazil’s economy and global standing. His comments come in response to Bill 4,031/2024, […]
Fazi has officially secured a licence to operate in Brazil’s soon-to-open regulated iGaming and sports betting market, making it one of the first suppliers to gain certification following the recent closure of licence applications. This milestone positions Fazi, part of the Novomatic Group, as an early player in Brazil’s rapidly evolving gaming sector. The supplier […]
As Brazil’s regulated online sports betting market approaches its January 2025 launch, the Brazilian Ministry of Finance has reinforced its commitment to safeguarding sports betting integrity through new partnerships with Sportradar and the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). These agreements aim to protect the sports betting landscape from match-fixing and other integrity breaches, setting a […]