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.

Rei do Pitaco Joins Brazil’s Regulated Sports Betting Market

Rei do Pitaco (RDP), Brazil's leading fantasy sports operator, is officially transitioning into the country's regulated sports betting market. Founded in 2019 by Kiko Augusto, RDP has dominated the fantasy spor...

Chile Opens Nationwide Casino Permit Bidding for 2025 With Regional Quotas

Chile's Superintendency of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) has initiated a detailed process for granting new casino operating permits, offering businesses an opportunity to participate in the country's evolving gaming ind...

Brazil Grants 71 Betting Licenses as Regulated Online Market Prepares to Launch in January 2025

The Brazilian government has taken a decisive step in regulating its betting industry, approving 71 federal licenses for online operators as the country moves toward launching its regulated market on January 1,...

Latin America’s Online Gambling Industry Poised for Explosive Growth; Forcasted to Surpass $7.86 Billion by 2027

Latin America’s online gambling industry is set to experience unprecedented growth, with gross revenue expected to exceed $7.86 billion by 2027. According to a recently published report by regulatory intelligen...

Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board Defends Licensing Amid Scrutiny

The Gaming Control Board (GCB) of Curaçao has released an official statement addressing recent allegations about its gaming licensing practices, particularly regarding the contentious bankruptcy of operator BC....

Kambi Partners with Rei do Pitaco for Brazil’s 2025 Sports Betting Launch

In anticipation of Brazil’s regulated sports betting market launch in January 2025, a landmark agreement has been forged between Kambi Group plc, a global leader in premium sports betting technology, and Rei do...

OpenBet Partners with Grupo Silvio Santos to Launch TQJ Sports Betting Brand

OpenBet, a premier global provider of betting technology and services, has finalized a significant long-term agreement to launch a new sports betting and gaming brand, Todos Querem Jogar (TQJ), under the umbrel...