South America – Page 28 | Global Gaming Insider

Colombia proposes permanent 19% VAT on online gambling

The proposal forms part of President Gustavo Petro's latest tax reform package, with the Government forecasting COP1.7tn in annual revenue from the measure beginning in 2027.

2 min read • Jul 22 • By Shaan Khan

Shortlist finalized for the Global Gaming Awards Americas 2026

Global Gaming Insider is pleased to announce that the Shortlist for the Global Gaming Awards Americas 2026 has been finalized.

2 min read • Jul 21 • By Mariya Savova

Marketing Online + 1 more

Google to allow gambling ads across 35 more countries

An AdSense policy update taking effect on August 10 will let Authorized Buyers place gambling ads in newly eligible markets without individually certifying each advertiser with Google.

1 min read • Jul 21 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

Brazil to get weekly reports on 700 illegal betting sites

A new data-sharing agreement between Brazil's consumer protection agency and its advertising watchdog aims to speed up enforcement against unlicensed operators.

1 min read • Jul 21 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Did the World Cup actually pay off for Brazil's betting industry?

Betting volumes and deposits jumped during the 2026 World Cup, but Brazil's early elimination meant the tournament fell short of the windfall operators were counting on.

3 min read • Jul 21 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

ITIA match alerts fall 52% as 11 sanctions issued in Q2

Anti-doping sample collection increased to 2,225 during the quarter, while lower-level men’s events accounted for seven of the 10 betting alerts received.

2 min read • Jul 21 • By Shaan Khan

Casino iGaming + 1 more

Hub88 adds Backseat Gaming and sister studio Clutch Gaming to supplier network

Award-winning aggregator integrates high-volatility content with focus on fun to boost player engagement.

1 min read • Jul 21 • By Marieta Lezaic

Land Based Online + 2 more

Kambi Group plc signs Odds Feed+ agreement with RETABET Group

Multi-year partnership provides RETABET Group with access to Kambi’s library of traded odds through a single API integration.

2 min read • Jul 21 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

Buenos Aires province orders block of 537 illegal gambling sites

A judicial investigation into illegal online gambling has resulted in the blocking of hundreds of unlicensed betting sites found to lack age verification controls and operate outside the regulatory framework.

1 min read • Jul 20 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 1 more

Brazil: Aracaju bans betting ads in public spaces

Aracaju has banned betting advertising across public spaces, becoming one of the first capital cities in Brazil's Northeast to introduce the measure.

1 min read • Jul 20 • By Layla Victoria