South America

Brazil has been flooded with gambling licence applications, some companies even scrambling to get through the doorstep with submissions made right on the deadline date.  It is common knowledge that Brazil is gearing up for the launch of a nationwide regulated market, which when put to action is set to become one of the biggest global markets overnight.  For that …

The Argentinian province of Buenos Aires has launched a new campaign to prevent gambling ads from reaching minors.  As first reported by SBC Noticias, the campaign with the slogan “Placing a bet doesn’t pay off” will be visible across all communication platforms currently popular among youths, especially social media as most high school students are “spending at least five hours …

GR8 Tech has been granted a B2B gaming supplier licence from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (MINCETUR).  The certification is evidence of the company’s continued commitment to fulfilling all requirements posed by the Peruvian authorities and will serve to strengthen GR8 Tech’s position in LatAm. Local operators in Peru will now be able to access GR8 Tech’s product …

Stake.com has been granted a casino and a sportsbook licence in Peru, enabling it to launch stake.pe.  The move marks a significant step in Stake’s strategic expansion into Latin America’s regulated markets, with Stake.pe marking the operator’s second regulated LatAm market, after it acquired Betfair Colombia late last year.  Stake General Manager for Latin America, Diana Otalora, commented: “We are …

B2B gambling conglomerate Kambi has released its latest statistical report examining betting activity during the 2024 Euros and Copa América. Data was measured through metrics provided by Kambi’s B2C operator partnership network.  When examining the teams that had the most punters backing them with a bet, Spain comes in first in the UEFA EUROS, followed by France as second and …

As an increasing number of Latin American markets begin to mature, those in the affiliate and marketing sector must learn to adapt and innovate to meet evolving regulations and navigate a more competitive market. The upcoming SBC Summit Latinoamerica will equip 4,000 industry professionals with the latest marketing strategies, acquisition tactics, and technological advancements that can help them enhance their …

MGM Resorts International has entered a new joint venture with Latin America’s media group Grupo Globo in an effort to secure a sports betting and igaming licence in Brazil.  Still subject to approval, the venture – which was rumoured a week ahead of the official announcement – would operate under the BetMGM name as it brings all of the brand’s …

The National Congress of Argentina is set to review a federal project aimed at restricting gambling advertising across all 23 provinces. Defensoria del Pueblo y la Nacion, Argentina’s independent ombudsman, has submitted this draft proposal. The project responds to growing concerns from provincial governments and authorities about the widespread exposure to gambling ads on national media and online platforms. The …

Novibet has submitted an application for a federal online gaming licence in Brazil through its operating entity NVBT Gaming.  The petition – registered with the Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) via the Betting Management System (Sigap) – has been described as a significant step in Novibet’s expansion into the rapidly growing Brazilian market. Panagiotis Skyrlas, Chief International Expansion Officer of …

SOFTSWISS is now closer to securing the certification of its Casino Platform and Sportsbook in Brazil.  This comes a year after the company managed to obtain GLI-19 and GLI-33 certifications that further strengthens its ability to meet Brazil’s regulatory standards. However, with the South American’s upcoming market launch preceded by a tight legislative framework and the necessary implementation of strict …