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MPF opens inquiry into Lula Government's oversight of online betting sector

Federal prosecutors will examine betting supervision policies and assess the effectiveness of public health measures for gambling addiction.

1 min read • Jun 1 • By Layla Victoria

Casino iGaming + 3 more

Argentina: Stake launches in Buenos Aires Province

Stake will operate via stake.bet.ar under a license from the Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos.

1 min read • Jun 1 • By Marieta Lezaic

Responsible Gambling CSR + 1 more

Brazil: Health Ministry reports 140% rise in gambling-related mental health cases

Brazilian officials highlighted growing demand for treatment services as lawmakers debate stricter controls on online betting.

1 min read • May 29 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 1 more

Another Brazilian city joins cities restricting betting advertising

The Paraíba capital has approved a bill banning betting advertisements across public spaces and municipal events.

1 min read • May 29 • By Layla Victoria

Marketing Online + 1 more

Brazil: TCE auditor targets celebrity betting promotions

Comments from a Brazilian public auditor have renewed debate around influencer marketing as regulators prepare to review betting advertising rules.

1 min read • May 29 • By Layla Victoria

Land Based Lottery + 2 more

Scientific Games extends Uruguay instant scratch partnership

Scientific Games has signed a new four-year agreement with La Banca de Quinielas de Uruguay, extending a partnership of more than 20 years in instant scratch games.

1 min read • May 29 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Land Based Appointments + 2 more

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

Legal & Regulatory Casino + 1 more

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