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Buenos Aires Province extends Boldt's contracts, again

The IPLyC has granted another extension to Boldt, allowing the company to continue operating six casino venues without a competitive tender, pending since 2019.

1 min read • Mar 13 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory

Retired police officer investigated over links to Jogo do Bicho network in Brazil

Authorities say the former officer acted as a regional manager for an illegal gambling operation allegedly linked to a prominent crime figure.

1 min read • Mar 13 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based

Brazil: Criminal group charged over illegal betting and extortion scheme in Ceará

Prosecutors allege suspects forced bookmakers and betting shop operators to work with platforms linked to a criminal faction.

1 min read • Mar 13 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Electrical fault suspected in Mendoza casino fire as lawmakers probe tax debts

Investigators link the Casino de Mendoza fire to a potential solar panel malfunction as lawmakers probe the operator’s tax debts.

2 min read • Mar 13 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Coaf reports surge in suspicious betting transaction alerts in Brazil

The financial intelligence unit recorded more than 27,000 reports linked to betting and lottery activity following the country’s market regulation.

1 min read • Mar 13 • By Layla Victoria

Conferences & Exhibitions Marketing

SBC Summit Rio 2026 marks another successful edition for Brazil’s betting and gaming industry

SBC Summit Rio 2026 marked another growth milestone for the event, bringing together the betting and gaming industry at a pivotal moment for Brazil’s market as stakeholders reflected on the first year of operations under the country’s newly implemented regulatory framework.

4 min read • Mar 12 • By Will Underwood