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Peru Opens Consultation to Add Casino and Slot Operators to Tourism Services List Latin AmericaPeru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism has opened a public consultation on a draft decree that would formally include casino and slot machine operators in the tourism services list under the New General Tourism Law.June 28, 2026 -
Dominican Republic Eyes Gambling Tax Increase Latin AmericaThe Dominican Republic is preparing higher taxes for casinos, lottery shops and sports betting agencies as part of a wider fiscal package aimed at increasing state revenue and tightening control over the gambling sector.June 19, 2026 -
Chile Lawmakers Propose Biometric Verification for Online Betting Platforms Latin AmericaTwo Chilean lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require online betting platforms operating in the country to use biometric verification systems for user registration and access, as the debate over digital gambling regulation continues to intensify.June 15, 2026 -
Chile Faces New Online Gambling Debate After SII Tax Resolution Latin AmericaChile’s Internal Revenue Service has opened a tax registration and VAT payment mechanism for foreign online gambling platforms, triggering a new political and regulatory debate over the status of offshore betting operators in the country.June 12, 2026 -
Colombia court strikes down 19% gambling tax in major win for licensed operators Latin AmericaColombia’s Constitutional Court has annulled the emergency 19% VAT applied to online betting, removing a major tax burden from licensed operators and opening the door to refunds for amounts collected while the measure was in force.June 8, 2026 -
Argentina sends new online betting reform bill to Congress Latin America RegulationPresident Javier Milei’s government has introduced a broad bill to tighten controls on online betting, block illegal platforms and treat problem gambling as a nationwide public health issue.June 3, 2026 -
Argentina considers school campaigns to prevent youth online gambling Latin AmericaSenator Beatriz Ávila has introduced a bill that would create preventive campaigns in public and private schools to warn children and teenagers about the risks of online gambling and sports betting.May 19, 2026 -
Dominican Republic establishes responsible gambling rules and national self-exclusion system Latin AmericaThe Dominican Republic has introduced a new responsible gambling framework that requires licensed operators to adopt player-protection tools, strengthen advertising controls and connect to a national self-exclusion system.May 18, 2026 -
Colombia moves to expand responsible gambling rules for internet-based lottery and betting products Latin AmericaColombia’s National Council of Games of Luck and Chance has advanced a new agreement that would require territorial gambling operators using the internet as a sales channel to implement stronger responsible gambling practices.May 12, 2026 -
Buenos Aires Province moves to ban betting advertising in sports environments Latin AmericaThe proposed bill would prohibit gambling sponsorships on club kits, stadium signage and sports facilities within 100 metres of venues, adding new pressure on Argentina’s betting operators and football sponsorship market.May 10, 2026
