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Artist receives legal notice after satire targeting operator at Carnival in Brazil

A visual artist in Olinda says she was notified by Esportes da Sorte after launching a Carnival-themed manifesto criticizing the company’s advertising presence.

3 min read • Feb 11 • By Layla Victoria

Authorities shut down illegal gambling venue in San Carlos, Chile

Police and municipal authorities in San Carlos, Chile, have closed an establishment operating as an illegal casino, enforcing local ordinances that prohibit unauthorized gambling venues.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Milagros del Priore

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Buenos Aires Senator revives youth gambling prevention bill

A Buenos Aires Province senator has renewed efforts to pass youth gambling prevention legislation following recent data that suggested rising online betting exposure among minors.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Necochea to appeal court ruling suspending casino auction

The Municipality will challenge a court order that suspended the auction of its Casino Complex, arguing the ruling misinterprets local regulations.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Equipment & Hardware + 2 more

Colombia tightens gaming oversight as health transfers continue to rise

Coljuegos has introduced a mandatory registry for slot machine importers and traders, aiming to strengthen oversight of electronic gaming equipment entering the country.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Milagros del Priore

Online

Brazil’s President Lula once again highlights social impact of online betting

Brazil’s President reiterated that the Government will take firmer action against operators.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Layla Victoria

Land Based Marketing + 1 more

Brazil: Esportes da Sorte takes Carnival nationwide with city-led activations for 2026

The brand is expanding its Carnival strategy with a coordinated national project across major Brazilian cities.

4 min read • Feb 10 • By Layla Victoria

Flutter Brazil partners IAB Brasil to strengthen advertising standards

The operator behind Betnacional and Betfair has become a member of one of Brazil’s biggest digital marketing bodies.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Brazil: Government appeals ruling on social benefit betting accounts

Brazil’s Federal Government has challenged a Supreme Court decision that partially lifted restrictions on betting accounts held by welfare beneficiaries.

3 min read • Feb 10 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Sports Betting

Argentinian tennis player receives death threats linked to illegal betting

Argentinian tennis player Román Burruchaga reported that he received death threats demanding he deliberately lose a semifinal match at the Rosario Challenger, in Santa Fe.

3 min read • Feb 9 • By Milagros del Priore