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Argentina official links smartphone use to rise in underage online gambling

La Pampa official warns of growing exposure among minors, as early device access and fragmented enforcement raise concerns across the country.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Milagros del Priore

Dreams Plaza Mendoza sets Enrique Aliquó as General Manager

The Mendoza property turns to an executive with experience in Chile’s largest casino operations, as it looks to sharpen its offering in a tourism-led and increasingly competitive market.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Appointments

Brazil: Playtech appoints Rafael Cavalcanti as Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel

Role focuses on regulatory risk, responsible gaming and operational alignment

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Lottery + 1 more

Caixa delays launch of betting platform to 2027 amid political pressure

The state-owned bank steps back from 2026 rollout despite paying the $6m license fee.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Layla Victoria

Online Partnerships + 1 more

Brazil: SPA partners with IPEA to track betting market data and social impact

The new agreement will use Government databases to measure illegal activity, debt and public health effects linked to betting.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 2 more

Brazil notifies Apple and Google over 120 illegal in-store betting apps

Justice Ministry questions distribution and age controls as unlicensed betting apps remain accessible in Brazil.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Coljuegos warns that raffles or games from political parties may be illegal

There have been cases of political parties offering raffles as a way to raise funds for the party.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Megan Elswyth

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Brazil: Lula preparing to take anti-gambling action further with Presidential Decree

The initiative seeks to bar participation for individuals enrolled in a Government debt refinancing programme and to curb campaigns that may encourage excessive or high-risk gambling behaviour.

1 min read • Apr 20 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Inflationary Pressure: How Argentina avoided its next big betting problem

A leaked government inflation figure, a crypto prediction market and a court order to block a global platform. Argentina's chronic price instability has now moved into new territory.

5 min read • Apr 17 • By Milagros del Priore