How Latin America’s lottery sector is embracing regionalisation
Latin America, as a whole, has spent centuries striving to preserve its cultures—languages, heritage, and social struggles that, little by little, risk fading away...
Municipal lotteries – a uniquely Brazilian phenomenon stands at a crossroads
Brazil looks set to welcome another municipal lottery, though ‘welcome’ may not be the best word as the feeling around these operations is somewhat...
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...
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
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 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...
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...