Location: Latin America
President vows “no love to gambling” in Brazil’s election year
The PT government has threatened to take a ‘tougher direction’ on gambling as a new round of finger-wagging begins in Brazilian politics... more
Chile’s land-based casino GGR drops 4.5% in 2025
Land-based casino revenue in Chile fell to CLP509.8 billion ($597.5 million) in 2025, a decrease of 4.5% year-on-year. The full-year data... more
Argentina: Court halts Necochea Casino tender in last-moment ruling
The Administrative Court of Necochea has halted the auction of the Necochea Casino located on Argentina’s Atlantic coast at the last... more
Nevada’s congressional delegation pushes for creation of U.S. tourism working group with Canada, Mexico
U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, D-Nev., introduced legislation today that would direct the U.S. Trade Representative to create a transnational... more
Colombia creates registry to counter import of illegal slot machines
Coljuegos, the Colombian gambling regulator, has created a registry designed to combat the importation of illegal slot machines into the... more
Tender begins for four casino licenses in Chile
The Superintendence of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) has initiated the processes for granting four operating licenses for casino gaming, for the... more
SBC Summit Americas to feature Latin America Regulation & Compliance track
SBC Summit Americas announced on Tuesday it will host a track that addresses regulatory shifts unfolding across Latin America. On June 10,... more
Argentina: Casino workers demand better salaries in Buenos Aires Province
Casino workers in Buenos Aires province took to the streets last week as tensions continue to rise over salaries. Disgruntled employees met... more
Colombia gambling VAT unlikely to return within election year, says legal expert
Colombia’s 19% value-added tax (VAT) on gambling has been paused after the country’s Constitutional Court suspended the emergency decree.... more
ICE Barcelona: 2026 World Cup betting outlook
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already reshaping how operators think about tournament betting, not because of hype, but because of practical... more


