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Brazil lotteries up their game against illegal betting threat

Illegal betting operations across Brazil have caught the attention of the trade association representing the country’s lottery groups, the National Association of Gaming and...
Colombia under magnifying glass

Draw manipulation claims spark probe into Colombia’s Medellín Lottery

Colombian authorities have launched an emergency audit into the state’s Medellín Lottery over conflict of interest allegations.The lottery’s COP 16bn (£3m) May jackpot was...

São Paulo state lottery tender DQ leaves consortium in disarray

A Brazilian lottery tender has ended in disaster for various companies and individuals involved according to an investigation carried out by SBC Noticas -...

Argentina Lotteries form new cooperative to combat AML

State Lotteries in Argentina have initiated new cooperative practices as part of their effort to stop illegal gambling while  fighting money laundering activities.Argentina’s state...
OpenBet looks to lottery opportunities in post-Endeavor era

OpenBet looks to lottery opportunities in post-Endeavor era

Sportsbook platform OpenBet has completed its management buyout from Endeavor, which had owned the company since a $1.2bn acquisition in 2021.OpenBet had agreed terms...
Brazil’s Supreme Court asked to suspend municipal lotteries

Brazil Supreme Court asked to suspend municipal lotteries

Brazil’s regional lotteries have once again become an apple of discord at the highest level of national politics. Members of the social democratic party Solidariedade...

Brazil’s Regulatory Hurdles – The Key to Long-Term Success

With the launch of Brazil’s newly regulated betting market, operators face an evolving landscape marked by technical challenges with compliance, and stringent operational requirements...
New Brazil RG body set on contributing international experience

Brazil names members of Working Group Combatting Gambling Harms

The government of Brazil has taken a significant step in tackling problem gambling behaviours, announcing the formation of the Interministerial Working Group on...

Buenos Aires lottery shops roll out QR payments

Residents of the province of Buenos Aires are now able to pay through QR codes when playing with lottery, equestrian and bingo providers.The guidelines...

Argentina to begin federal debate on Gambling ad ban

The Chamber of Deputies of Argentina will debate a federal measure on Wednesday, 27 November, to ban all gambling advertising and sponsorships.The debate has been expedited...

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