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Online gambling helps fuel Panama’s 11.3% betting revenue increase Latin America Market analysisPanama's gambling industry experienced a notable 11.3% growth in gross betting activity during the first quarter of 2025, signaling a dynamic expansion in the sector that continues to contribute significantly to the country's economy and employment.June 16, 2025 -
Peru moves to criminalize sports match-fixing for betting gains Latin America Sports bettingThe Peruvian Congress has taken a decisive step against sports corruption by approving a bill that classifies the manipulation of sports results for betting purposes as a criminal offense.June 16, 2025 -
Colombia targets digital economy with new tax plans for crypto and online betting Latin America RegulationColombia’s tax authority, the Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN), is preparing new regulations to bring online gambling and cryptocurrency transactions under stricter oversightJune 10, 2025 -
Chilean casinos report 3.7% real decline in revenue in Q1 2025 Latin America Market analysisChile’s 25 licensed casinos reported gross gaming revenue (GGR) of CLP $145.185 billion (USD $153 million) in the first quarter of 2025.June 5, 2025 -
Regulators from ten countries gather in Lima for Ibero-American Gaming Summit Latin America RegulationThe ninth edition of this important international gaming industry forum concluded after three days of activities involving regulators, entrepreneurs, and sector associationsJune 2, 2025 -
BGaming expands Latin American reach through strategic partnership with Betcris BGaming Latin AmericaBGaming has strengthened its foothold in the Latin American iGaming market through a newly announced partnership with leading regional operator Betcris.May 31, 2025 -
Colombian gaming authority pushes climate-focused lottery at Ibero-American Summit Latin America LotteryDuring the 9th Ibero-American Gaming Summit held in Lima on May 27–28, Marco Emilio Hincapié, President of Colombia’s national gaming authority Coljuegos, proposed the creation of a regional lottery aimed at funding initiatives to combat the effects of climate change.May 30, 2025 -
Argentina shuts down four illegal online casinos operating without oversight Latin America RegulationThe 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 RegulationColombia’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 RegulationMexico’s gaming industry employs over 200,000 people and plays a key role in regional development and tax revenue.May 20, 2025
