Location: Latin America
Brazil regulated betting market raises $680M tax in first six months
In the first six months of regulated betting in Brazil, the market raised BRL3.8 billion [$680 million] in tax, according to data from the... more
Brazil Finance Minister makes new betting regime the ‘budget scapegoat’
“If it were up to me, I’d hit the stop button. No amount of tax revenue justifies the mess we’ve landed in” – a statement expressed plainly... more
Kambi Group secures LatAm growth with RedCap partnership
The Kambi Group has agreed a fresh sportsbook supplier agreement with Latin American gambling operator, RedCap. As part of the latest... more
Kambi hires former Sportradar executive Lenoble to lead Latin America sales
Sports betting solutions provider Kambi has appointed Mateo Lenoble as Head of Sales for Latin America. Lenoble joined the company after 10... more
Evolution opens first live casino studio in Brazil
Icasino services provider Evolution has launched its first dedicated studio in São Paulo, Brazil. Brazil’s market opened in January, with... more
Hard Rock International suspends top casino executive after whistleblower claim
Hard Rock International, which just submitted a joint bid with Mets owner Steve Cohen for a license to operate a casino next to the team’s... more
ICRG seeks applications for research grants
The International Center for Responsible Gaming on Monday announced a request for applications for two research grants. The first research... more
Proposals submitted for casinos in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province
The envelopes with bids were opened as part of the tender for the 20-year control of the slot machines at seven casinos in the province of... more
Brazil Senate withdraws land-based casino bill with no guarantee of revival
Plans to overhaul Brazil’s land-based gambling framework were abruptly postponed yesterday following an intervention by Senate President... more
Trinidad and Tobago to raise legal age for gambling to 25
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has announced sweeping legislative changes aimed at protecting youth, supporting... more

