Central & South America Gaming

World Casino News covers LatAm and the Caribbean in this section. Articles about casinos in the North/Latin American country of Mexico can be found here. Look for news about the big resorts or up and coming developments in Antigua and Barbuda, as well as any possible movement in the Brazilian regulatory scheme.

We also cover industry events such as SAGSE LATAM, new casino openings in Chile and Argentina, Colombian regulatory matters, and mergers & acquisitions country by country.

While reading any article in this section please feel free to click on the highlighted links in the story to explore the casinos of the region through our detailed reviews of every casino on the planet.

Big Brazil and Sportingbet Vie for Federal Licenses in Brazil’s Growing Betting Market

Johnny K.
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Brazil, World Casino News, Central & South America Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Sports betting, Online Gambling News
As the deadline for sports betting and iGaming license applications in Brazil approaches, major industry players Big Brazil and Sportingbet have officially submitted their applications, indicating their readine...

7777 Gaming Expands in Romania and Latin America with Strategic Partnerships

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gaming software, World Casino News, Central & South America Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Mobile gaming, European Casino News, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Romania
7777 Gaming has marked a significant milestone in its growth strategy by launching over 100 of its top-rated, certified games on WINBET, a distinguished leader in the Romanian sports betting and casino industry...

Rei do Pitaco Seeks Approval for Brazilian Online Betting License

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Brazil, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Central & South America Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licenses, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Licensing
Rei do Pitaco, a leading name in Brazil's digital sports scene, recently took a significant step towards diversifying its offerings by applying for a sports betting and iGaming license under Brazil's newly amen...

Pragmatic Play and FullReto Elevate Colombian Gaming with Virtual Sports Integration

Vanja Mitic
Colombia, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Newest casino games, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Pragmatic Play, a prominent provider of content to the iGaming industry, reaffirms its commitment to Latin American expansion through an enhanced collaboration with Colombian operator FullReto. This strategic p...

Uruguay’s Mintur Extends Deadline for Casino Property Bids in Carmelo, Colonia Department, Amid High Investor Interest

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Casino News, World Casino News, New Hotels, Central & South America Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Uruguay
The Ministry of Tourism (Mintur) has announced an extension of the bidding deadline until September 2, 2024, for the sale of properties linked to the future casino in Carmelo in Colonia, Uruguay. This decision ...

BGaming Expands Presence with Skywind Group Partnership: A Gateway to Romanian and Colombian Markets

Vanja Mitic
Colombia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gaming software, Newest casino games, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Romania
In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the online gaming market, BGaming announces a partnership with Skywind Group, a global supplier renowned for its diverse portfolio of games. This collaboration ope...

Brazil Mandates Gaming Licenses by End of 2024; Non-compliant Operators Face Regulatory Action

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Brazil, World Casino News, Central & South America Gaming, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Taxation, Licensing, Taxes
The Brazilian government has established a December 2024 deadline for gaming operators to secure licenses or face penalties starting January 1, 2025. This requirement is detailed in Normative Ordinance 827, pub...

Brazil Introduces 15% Tax on Player Prizes in Betting and Online Gambling

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Brazil, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Central & South America Gaming, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing, Taxes
Brazil has solidified its tax framework concerning player prizes and winnings within its burgeoning betting market. The Federal Revenue Service (RFB) of Brazil has officially outlined its stance on personal inc...

EveryMatrix Launches Exclusive US Content Partnership with Supremeland Gaming on DraftKings

Vanja Mitic
U.S.A., Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Peru, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
EveryMatrix announces its inaugural exclusive content aggregation partnership in the United States with Supremeland Gaming, Inc. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for both parties, aiming to revol...

Pragmatic Play and bplay Forge Alliance to Bolster Brazilian iGaming Landscape

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gaming software, Brazil, Newest casino games, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Pragmatic Play, a renowned content provider in the iGaming sector, has inked yet another significant deal in Latin America, this time joining forces with prominent operator bplay to solidify its foothold in Bra...

Kiron Interactive Extends Its Partnership with Hulu Sport to Deliver Its Product in Ethiopia

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Brazil, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, African Casino News, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
A renowned developer of virtual sports and numbers games, Kiron Interactive strengthens its position in Ethiopia through a deal with Hulu Sport, a leading operator in the market.  Deal with Hulu Sport: Th...

Valmar Group to Acquire the Entire Stake of Clairvest in Four Marina del Sol Casinos in Chile

Radosav Milutinovic
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The Chilean group Valmar announced on 9 April 2024 the acquisition of all the shares of the Canadian group Clairvest in the Chilean casino chain Marina del Sol. As reported, Valmar has agreed to acquire the ent...