The Puerto Rico Gaming Commission has announced the start of the license renewal process.Puerto Rico.- After more than two years of legal limbo in the implementation of the law aimed at regulating slots on the island, the Puerto Rico Gaming Commission announced that last Tuesday, March 4, the licens
In a significant move for the gaming and betting sector, the Loteria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (LOTERJ) has formally requested the Núcleo de Informação e Controle do PontoBR (NIC.br), linked to the Internet Steering Committee in Brazil (CGI.br), that the secondary domain category, "bet.br", be exc
The meeting promoted open dialogue, with the goal of strengthening public-private collaboration in this area.Spain.- The General Directorate for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ), part of the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and 2030 Agenda, celebrated this Thursday, February 6, in collaboratio
Random operations are carried out within the framework of current municipal and national regulations to eradicate illegal devices.Paraguay.- The Municipality of Ciudad del Este, within the framework of the implementation of the ordinance 09/24 of the Municipal Council and as part of the regularizati
André Gelfi, head of the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming, stated that within approximately five years, the number of platforms will decrease by about 50 percent.Brazil.- On January 1, the sports betting sector began to operate in Brazil's regulated market. Currently, more than 60 companie
According to the letter submitted by the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming, there are difficulties in meeting the deadlines initially set and that if the period necessary for the presentation is not extended, the regulated companies will be at a disadvantage compared to the illegal ones.Braz
The authorities confiscated gaming elements that were operating irregularly.Paraguay.- The Municipality of Ciudad del Este carried out the inspection and seizure of slot machines that did not have the corresponding municipal authorization. The controls were conducted in the Santa Ana neighborhood, r
The ruling party voted against the bill that received half sanction in the Chamber of Deputies.Argentina.- After the Chamber of Deputies approved the bill on the prevention of gambling addiction and the regulation of online gambling and betting this week, it was revealed that, should the initiative
One of the discussion points where consensus is not reached is the advertising of betting houses.Argentina.- Expectations are growing in the gaming sector ahead of the imminent treatment of the bill aimed at preventing gambling addiction, regulating online gambling and betting, and advertising restr
Various stakeholders in the sector gathered at the event "Online gaming in front of the mirror: X-ray of a sector in transformation" and made a diagnosis of the current state of the industry in the country and what the main criticisms and complaints are.Spain.- During the meeting "Online gaming in
Both proposals were presented by state representative Beatriz Cerqueira.Brazil.- Two projects presented to the Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais (ALMG) establish rules to limit the advertising of betting services and create educational campaigns for children and adolescents about the risks associ
It is expected that five committees will achieve two opinions in the Lower House next Wednesday, November 13.Argentina.- This week is key for the advancement of projects aimed at preventing problematic gambling among youth through the regulation of advertising, access control to sites, and era
Three committees of the Chamber of Deputies of Entre Ríos met this Tuesday, November 5, to advance the analysis.Argentina.- The public health; social development; and education, science and technology committees of the Chamber of Deputies of Entre Ríos met yesterday, Tuesday, November 5, to continue
The news was confirmed by the Minister of Budget, Antoine Saint-Martin.France.- Following the controversy among physical casinos regarding the news that the French government was considering legalizing online casinos next year, it was finally revealed that the initiative will not proceed.As reported
The French government's decision has raised questions from the physical casino body, Casinos de France.France.- The French government is taking steps to finally regulate online casinos in the last major Western European market where the mode is prohibited. Facing a booming market and the need
The meeting included the participation of representatives from the Institute of Financial Assistance to Social Action (IAFAS).Argentina.- The Social Development and Public Health Committees of the Chamber of Deputies of Entre Ríos, chaired by Carolina Streitenberger and Silvio Gallay respectively, d