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IBJR names Carlos Lima as new Executive President

According to the Institute, Lima has previously led strategic initiatives related to institutional relations, corporate governance, regulatory compliance and sector-specific regulation.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Kirk Geller

Chile tax authority enables VAT registration for offshore gambling operators

Chile has issued a resolution requiring foreign online betting and gaming platforms to register and pay VAT, a move the licensed casino industry is calling a backdoor legitimization of operators.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Single bidder emerges for Argentina's Necochea casino concession

Balcarce businessman Oscar Merlo has confirmed he is the sole candidate ahead of a June 10 envelope opening for the concession of the Necochea casino complex.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Argentina's Esquel casino heads to tender after operator abandonment

Lotería del Chubut is working toward a new public tender for the Esquel casino following the abrupt closure by operator Trewelyn in March, leaving workers without wages or severance.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Lottery + 1 more

Coljuegos publishes draft Baloto framework for next concession cycle

The regulator has published a draft agreement that rewrites the framework governing the country's flagship lottery game, with changes covering draw frequency, streaming requirements and prize structures.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Milagros del Priore

CSR Marketing + 1 more

Instituto Conecta Cactus backs mental health sports initiative

The project uses sport as a tool for social inclusion and psychosocial support across multiple municipalities.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Brazil: Licensed operators say it’s time to hunt the Tiger

Brazil’s regulated betting sector is urging authorities to expand oversight beyond operators and target suppliers serving illegal platforms.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

What’s behind Brazil’s betting license files?

Documents related to operator authorizations, including technical assessments and ownership information, remain inaccessible under transparency requests for 100 years.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Brazil betting tax revenue doubles to $807m from January to April

Licensed operators generated BR4.5bn ($807m) in tax revenue during the first four months of 2026, according to Federal Revenue data.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Layla Victoria

Affiliate Marketing + 2 more

MediaTroopers sets up Brazil entity as regulated market matures

The affiliate group has added local banking, office and corporate infrastructure as Brazil tightens oversight of licensed betting activity.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Shaan Khan