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Colombia’s online gambling sector contributes just 0.18% to GDP, says Fecoljuegos Latin America RegulationThe Colombian Federation of Gaming Entrepreneurs (Fecoljuegos) has contested government claims about the economic weight of online gambling, stating that the sector contributes just 0.18% to the national GDP—not 4.5% as previously suggested by officials.July 2, 2025 -
Paraguay’s Conajzar and Apoja join forces to enforce new gaming law Latin America RegulationThe National Gambling Commission of Paraguay (Conajzar), in coordination with the Association of Gambling Operators (Apoja), held a meeting with mayors from several municipalities in the Central Department— including Lambaré, Villeta, Mariano Roque Alonso, and Limpio— to present details of the country’s new gambling legislation.July 1, 2025 -
Panama loses $200 million annually to clandestine lottery, says LNB Director Latin America LotteryPanama's National Charity Lottery (LNB) is losing over $200 million annually due to the widespread operation of illegal lottery schemes, according to LNB Director Saquina Jaramillo.June 30, 2025 -
Dominican Casino Association calls for consensus on gambling law reform Latin America RegulationThe Dominican Association of Casinos of Gambling (ADCJ) has called for greater consensus on a proposed gambling regulation bill presented by the Executive Branch.June 28, 2025 -
Apuesta Total becomes official partner of Liverpool FC in Peru Latin America Sports bettingApuesta Total, a leading brand in the Peruvian entertainment and betting market, had reached an agreement with Liverpool Football Club to become its official sponsor in Peru for the next three seasons.June 26, 2025 -
Colombia’s lottery game SUPER Astro aims for 4.1 trillion pesos in sales by 2030 Latin America LotteryColjuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié announced that the popular lottery game SUPER Astro is expected to generate over $4.1 trillion COP in sales over the next five years.June 21, 2025 -
Chile advances online betting regulation bill in Senate Finance Commission Latin America RegulationThe Chilean Undersecretariat of Finance (Subsecretaría de Hacienda) has confirmed that Undersecretary Heidi Berner presented the bill to regulate online betting platforms to the Senate Finance Commission on June 16, 2025.June 21, 2025 -
Dominican Republic proposes stricter gambling taxes and licensing rules Latin AmericaA new legislative proposal in the Dominican Republic seeks to significantly reform the country’s gambling taxation framework. The bill would modify Article 36 of Law 139-11 by increasing the annual tax on lottery houses from RD$50,000 to RD$60,149 and introducing a new 1% monthly tax on gross sales.June 18, 2025 -
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
