Location: Latin America
Gaming revenue in Panama approached US$3 billion in 2025
According to official data from the National Institute of Statistics and Census, compiled with information from the Ministry of Economy and... more
Mexico to consider new gambling ad rules for sports broadcasts
Mexico is debating major changes to gambling advertising rules as it prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. Jericó Abramo... more
Carnival Cruise Line enhances short cruises with casino upgrades
Carnival Cruise Line is joining Royal Caribbean in working to elevate short cruises to The Bahamas with its latest ship update... more
Brazil approves first prediction markets as financial securities
As the US gambling industry grapples with the emergence of prediction markets, Brazil financial regulators are opening up to similar event... more
President demands Colombia keep gambling VAT in election year
Blocked by Colombia’s courts, President Gustavo Petro remains defiant to keep the 19% VAT on gambling. Gambling taxes are critical to... more
Royal Caribbean adds non-smoking casino to another cruise ship
Over the last few years, Royal Caribbean has made it a big priority to enhance its Oasis-class ships with bigger cruise ship casinos that... more
International Association of Gaming Regulators names Kevin Mullally its first CEO
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) on Tuesday announced the appointment of Kevin Mullally as its first Chief... more
IGT’s RISE55 cabinet arrives in Chile at Dreams casino
IGT announced Thursday that Casino Monticello, a part of the Dreams Group in San Francisco de Mostazal, Chile, enhanced its gaming floors... more
Jamaica House approves casino gaming regulations
The House of Representatives recently approved the Casino Gaming (General) Regulations, 2025 that will govern the Casino Gaming Act which... more
January gambling tax revenue up 22% in Paraguay, thanks to new law
The National Gambling Commission (Conajzar) recorded revenue of ₲ 18.715 billion [$2.8 million] in January from gaming fees. This figure... more
