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Brazil: Police probe $1.2m municipal embezzlement with betting use

Police in São Paulo state say a public servant diverted around 10% of a small city’s annual revenue, with part of the money allegedly used on digital gambling platforms.

1 min read • Feb 13 • By Layla Victoria

Operator disqualification leaves Lotesul in limbo

The process of finding an operator for the state lottery has proven difficult, with no end in sight just yet.

1 min read • Feb 13 • By Megan Elswyth

Land Based Equipment & Hardware + 2 more

IGT's Rise55 cabinet makes Chilean debut at Casino Monticello

IGT has expanded its hardware footprint in Latin America with the first deployment of its Rise55 cabinet in Chile, installing 28 units at Casino Monticello.

2 min read • Feb 13 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Argentina: Navone adds to player concerns over betting-linked threats

Mariano Navone became the latest Argentinian player at the Argentina Open to speak out about threats linked to sports betting, following the incidents in the Rosario Challenger

1 min read • Feb 12 • By Milagros del Priore

Conferences & Exhibitions

What It Takes to Build a Winning Brand in Brazil: New Headliners at SBC Summit Rio

As Brazil enters its second year as a regulated market, gambling operators are shifting focus from player acquisition to building brands that earn long-term public trust.

3 min read • Feb 12 • By Mariya Savova

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Argentina: Casino unions march against Milei's labor reform

The Asociación de Empleados de Casinos Nacional (AECN) led a demonstration in Mar del Plata against President Javier Milei’s proposed labor reform.

1 min read • Feb 12 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Buenos Aires province casino workers threaten strike over wage dispute

Workers represented by AMS approved a strike following stalled wage negotiations, escalating a dispute that includes daily demonstrations and work-to-rule measures.

2 min read • Feb 12 • By Milagros del Priore