Puerto Rico will become part of the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), as it looks to strengthen protection for people seeking support within the gambling sector. The partnership will be …
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The Legislative Assembly of Costa Rica has acknowledged major shortcomings and ambiguity in the governance of gambling and its failure to protect citizens and state interests from illegal gambling activity. …
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Polla Chilena denounces agencies for promoting illegal online betting
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Chilean National Lottery (La Polla Chilena de Beneficencia) , the state-owned company responsible for managing gambling and lotteries in Chile , has filed complaints against several advertising agencies for promoting unregulated online …
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Brazil’s Central Bank targets illegal gambling operators
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readThe Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) yesterday published Resolution BCB No. 569/2026 , which modifies the rules on the exchange of data and information related to evidence of fraud in the financial system. The …
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The Dominican Republic will be taking steps to tighten its control of its gambling licences, as the Ministry of Finance and Economy has authorised Resolution No. 184-2026. The mandate seeks …
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IPSOS research reveals 11% of U-18s have gambled online in Brazil
by Steve Hoare2 minutes readA survey by Ipsos in partnership with Unico , an identity verification network, revealed that 11% of young Brazilians will have gambled online in 2025. The research was first published by the Estadão newspaper , in …
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This week, Valentín Miranda, a deputy from Buenos Aires province, submitted a request for information from the government of Axel Kicillof, asking them to detail the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan to address problematic …
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In Brazil, senior figures within the PT government are aligning with the President’s push to significantly restrict online gambling, signalling a potential shift away from the current framework of the …
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Mexico to consider new gambling ad rules for sports broadcasts
by SBC Americas4 minutes readMexico is debating major changes to gambling advertising rules as it prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup this summer. Jericó Abramo Masso, a member of the Mexican Chamber …
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Mexico drafts bill to restrict gambling ads during World Cup 2026
by A.J. Koehn3 minutes readLawmakers in Mexico are to examine tightening media rules to prohibit gambling advertising during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The directive is led by Jericó Abramo Masso, Member of the …