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Entain appoints Sheila Bangalore as Independent Non-Executive Director

Entain has strengthened its board with the appointment of Sheila Bangalore as an independent non-executive director, with Bangalore bringing over two decades of global gaming and leadership experience.

1 min read • May 29 • By Marieta Lezaic

Former betting lobbyist takes advisory role in Chile gambling bill process

María Trinidad Sainz Reyes, who lobbied for operators including Betano and Betsson is now a legislative adviser at the Segpres, the government body coordinating the bill's passage through the Senate.

2 min read • May 28 • By Milagros del Priore

Conferences & Exhibitions Land Based + 2 more

SCCG to host first international gaming conference in Venezuela

SCCG LatAm is bringing gaming operators, regulators and investors to Caracas this August, as recent US sanctions relief eases a key barrier to international engagement with the Venezuelan market.

2 min read • May 28 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Argentina targets crypto firms in new anti-gambling addiction bill

Proposed legislation would force exchanges and digital wallet providers to block transactions linked to unlicensed betting platforms.

1 min read • May 28 • By Layla Victoria

Online Partnerships + 3 more

Ana Gaming appoints Guilherme Fiorin as Sportsbook Superintendent

The executive joins the operator after more than a decade working across strategy, pricing and commercial governance.

1 min read • May 28 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 1 more

Bahia court restricts betting advertising at São João festivals

Judge orders new safeguards on gambling promotion during one of Brazil’s largest cultural celebrations.

1 min read • May 28 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

3 Weeks Until LiGA Summit 2026 & Industry Leaders discuss LatAm’s Gaming Conversations

In just three weeks, the inaugural LatAm iGaming Affiliate (LiGA) Summit 2026 will welcome renowned regional and international gaming stakeholders to Lima, Peru, on 15 – 16 June 2026 at the El Pardo Lima - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

8 min read • May 28 • By Eddie Overs

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Mendoza restructuring bill could lead to casino hall closures

Argentina's Mendoza province has sent a restructuring bill to the legislature that could result in the closure of underperforming casino halls, with workers facing potential reassignment.

2 min read • May 27 • By Milagros del Priore