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Kalshi seeks reversal of Brazil block

Co-Founder Luana Lopes Lara says the prediction market operator plans to work with regulators after authorities restricted access to platforms such as Kalshi earlier this year.

1 min read • Jun 9 • By Layla Victoria

Loterj increases health and food benefits for staff

The Rio de Janeiro lottery authority has updated employee benefit programs that had not received adjustments for more than a decade.

1 min read • Jun 9 • By Layla Victoria

Ana Gaming appoints Valmir Gomes as Corporate Strategy Director

Gomes joins the company as it continues strengthening its leadership structure in Brazil’s regulated market.

1 min read • Jun 9 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Online

Mystery over: Brazil to publish 25,000 betting license documents

Ministry of Finance says completed licensing files will be made publicly available as part of a transparency initiative.

1 min read • Jun 9 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Appointments + 2 more

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

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

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