Online gambling players in Latin America are deeply engaged with the sector’s regional standards and politics, Playtech has reported. With the third edition of its Responsible Gambling Report, the company has taken a deep dive into the preferences and expectations of 2,500 online players across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia – each market’s intricacies reflected in the…
Aposta Legal conducts Research on Bettors’ Awareness in Different Regions of Brazil Aposta Legal conducted a study on bettors’ awareness across different regions of Brazil. The research was carried out in celebration of Responsible Gaming Day, observed on February 17. According to data obtained by Aposta Legal, bettors in the South appear to be more…
During the International Responsible Gaming Week, the Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting (Cibelae) announced that it is preparing, together with Loterias do Estado do Paraná (Lottopar) of Brazil, the largest responsible gaming event in Latin America. At a technical meeting held in Foz do Iguaçu, the city known worldwide for hosting one of the seven natural wonders…
In this episode of iGaming Daily, supported by Optimove, Fernando Noodt is joined by Lucia Gando and Ricardo Assis, Editors of SBC Noticias and SBC Noticias Brasil respectively, to discuss the significance of International Responsible Gambling Day. The trio discusses the various initiatives and challenges of implementing responsible gambling in Latin America and delve into…
Brazil’s National Institute of Social Security (INSS) is reportedly looking at how to ban social benefits as payments for sports betting. In an interview with news outlet Estadão, INSS President Alessandro Stefanutto shared that his organisation – in charge of distributing welfare funds to disabled and low-income elderly people – is in the process of creating research that will show…
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies on Wednesday moved forward with the approval of a bill to modify the regulation of online gambling, including a possible ban on advertising and sponsorship. During a meeting, the committees on Addiction Prevention and Drug Trafficking Control; Social Action and Public Health; Communications and Information Technology; Criminal Legislation; and Families, Children and Youth…
Influencers and ambassadors play a crucial role in promoting bookmakers, they are the faces of brands, the voices of entertainment and one of the main bridges of connection between operators and the end consumer. And as in any market, they have the opportunity to leverage their marketing or throw it out the window. So how…
Betnacional, the sports betting and online gaming platform of Grupo NSX, launched its responsible gaming portal yesterday, November 6. The initiative aims to promote safe and mindful practices for Brazilian users. The new site explains how tools like deposit limits and self-assessment tests work, and it provides contacts for specialised support in dealing with gambling…
The Córdoba Lottery has implemented three applications to help with parental control and blocking online gambling sites. This week, the agency verified and certified Gamban, Betblocker and Qustodio, the three apps it made available to legal guardians of minors in the province. They are installed on the device of the adult and the minor, allowing the blocking of access to…
The Provincial Institute of Lottery and Casinos ( IPLyC ) of the province of Buenos Aires led a meeting to prevent online gambling among minors. The head of the IPLyC, Gonzalo Atanasof , participated together with the Undersecretary of Mental Health, Problematic Consumption and Violence, Julieta Calmels , and the mayor of Florencio Varela, Andres Watson , in the first meeting within the framework of…