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Peru updates AML rules for casinos and expands enforcement reach to online betting and gaming Latin AmericaPeru has taken another step in tightening oversight of its gambling sector after the Superintendence of Banking, Insurance and Private Pension Funds updated anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing rules for casinos and slot-machine operators, while also expanding the sanctions framework to cover online gaming and sports betting businesses supervised by MINCETUR.April 11, 2026 -
Chile’s state lottery warns online betting is becoming a major social risk Latin America LotteryChile’s state-run lottery operator has sharpened its criticism of online betting, with Polla Chilena de Beneficencia president Macarena Carvallo urging policymakers to look beyond tax revenue and weigh the broader social impact as the country continues to debate regulation of the sector.April 10, 2026 -
Dominican Republic imposes mandatory licences for cruise ship casinos under new Resolution 164-2026 Latin AmericaThe Dominican Republic has formally introduced a licensing regime for casino operations aboard cruise ships, requiring qualifying vessels to obtain authorization from the Ministry of Finance and Economy before offering gambling services in Dominican ports or national waters.April 9, 2026 -
Michoacán raids in Uruapan seize 58 slot machines in crackdown on alleged criminal financing Latin AmericaAuthorities in the Mexican state of Michoacán have seized 58 slot machines during coordinated raids in Uruapan, in an operation that prosecutors say targeted devices allegedly linked to illicit activity and possible funding streams for criminal groups.April 8, 2026 -
Mendoza enables online self-exclusion as province upgrades responsible gambling controls Latin AmericaArgentina’s Mendoza province has formally enabled online self-exclusion for gambling through a new regulatory update that lets users complete the process remotely, while reinforcing its facial-recognition-based monitoring system as part of a broader responsible gambling framework.April 2, 2026 -
Dominican Senate committee advances merger of two gambling bills in push for broader regulatory overhaul Latin AmericaThe Dominican Republic has moved a step closer to reshaping its gambling framework after the Senate’s Finance Committee advanced the merger of two separate bills, one covering games of chance more broadly and the other focused specifically on betting activities.April 1, 2026 -
Chile watchdog finds 910 public officials placed casino bets despite legal prohibition Latin AmericaChile’s Comptroller General has reported that 910 public and municipal officials from 371 state entities made casino gambling transactions worth CLP 11.49 billion between January 2024 and June 2025, despite being legally barred from betting.March 26, 2026 -
Panama advances stricter gambling safeguards with third-reading approval of Bill 403 Latin AmericaPanama’s National Assembly has approved Bill 403 in third debate, moving the country closer to a stronger responsible gambling framework as lawmakers respond to the rapid expansion of digital betting and rising concern over gambling-related harm.March 26, 2026 -
Colombian authorities uncover clandestine dogfighting venue in La Calera, say it was tied to an international illegal betting circuit Latin AmericaIn a joint operation led by the Prosecutor General’s Office through GELMA and supported by the National Police’s Carabineros, investigators raided a rural property in La Calera (Cundinamarca), rescued multiple dogs and detained suspects, while tracing the event to cross-border networks linked to illegal wagering.March 23, 2026 -
Colombia introduces emergency 16% tax on online bets to fund flood response in eight departments Latin AmericaPresident Gustavo Petro’s government issued Decree 0240 as part of emergency fiscal measures after severe flooding in eight affected departments. The new charge applies to online games of chance and betting, adding a 16% national consumption tax to the regulated digital gambling market.March 20, 2026
