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Argentina shuts down four illegal online casinos operating without oversight Latin America Regulation

The Special Criminal Prosecutor’s Office for Gambling in Buenos Aires, Argentina, led by Dr. Juan Rozas, has successfully blocked access to four illegal online gambling platforms operating as clandestine casinos.

May 26, 2025

Colombia’s Prosecutor urges court to uphold gambling tax if funds stay in Catatumbo Latin America Regulation

Colombia’s Office of the Attorney General has formally requested the Constitutional Court to uphold the taxes on gambling and coal established under Decree 175 of 2025, introduced by the Petro administration during the state of internal commotion in the Catatumbo region.

May 23, 2025

Casino operators in Mexico negotiate with Segob to secure legal certainty for investments Latin America Regulation

Mexico’s gaming industry employs over 200,000 people and plays a key role in regional development and tax revenue.

May 20, 2025

Apoja welcomes new decree aimed at combating illegal gambling in Paraguay Latin America Regulation

The Paraguayan Association of Gambling Operators (Apoja) has expressed strong support for the implementation of Decree No. 3846, which regulates Law No. 7438 and updates the country's legal framework for gambling after nearly three decades.

May 18, 2025

Pragmatic Play deepens Latin America footprint through Smart Studio integration with Juega en Línea Pragmatic Play Latin America

Leading iGaming content provider Pragmatic Play has expanded its partnership with Latin American operator Juega en Línea by introducing its innovative Smart Studio solution, further strengthening its presence across the region.

May 14, 2025

LOTBA and Sports Secretariat unveil responsible gambling program in Argentina Latin America Regulation

The City of Buenos Aires Lottery (LOTBA) reportedly launched the “Committed Engagement Certification Program” in collaboration with the city’s Sports Secretariat.

May 13, 2025

National Lottery of El Salvador signs sponsorship deal to support national football teams Latin America Lottery

The National Charity Lottery (Lotería Nacional de Beneficencia) and the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) have officially signed a sponsorship agreement aimed at supporting El Salvador’s national football teams.

May 12, 2025

Chile takes action against unauthorized use of gambling regulator’s image Latin America Regulation

The Superintendence of Casinos of Chile (SCJ) has issued a public warning after discovering unauthorized use of its institutional logo on social media to promote illegal online gambling platforms.

May 11, 2025

Paraguay publishes decree regulating new gambling law Latin America Regulation

The Government of Paraguay has officially published Decree No. 3846, which regulates Law 7438/2025 and establishes the General Directorate of Games of Chance.

May 8, 2025

Colombia strengthens efforts to tackle over 26K illegal gambling platforms Latin America Regulation

Colombia’s gaming regulator, Coljuegos, announced that it will now send direct blocking requests to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) for websites operating without paying the required gaming fees.

May 7, 2025