Latin America

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  Colombia targets digital economy with new tax plans for crypto and online betting Latin America Regulation

  Colombia’s tax authority, the Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales (DIAN), is preparing new regulations to bring online gambling and cryptocurrency transactions under stricter oversight

  June 10, 2025
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  Chilean casinos report 3.7% real decline in revenue in Q1 2025 Latin America Market analysis

  Chile’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
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  Regulators from ten countries gather in Lima for Ibero-American Gaming Summit Latin America Regulation

  The ninth edition of this important international gaming industry forum concluded after three days of activities involving regulators, entrepreneurs, and sector associations

  June 2, 2025
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  BGaming expands Latin American reach through strategic partnership with Betcris BGaming Latin America

  BGaming has strengthened its foothold in the Latin American iGaming market through a newly announced partnership with leading regional operator Betcris.

  May 31, 2025
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  Colombian gaming authority pushes climate-focused lottery at Ibero-American Summit Latin America Lottery

  During 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
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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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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