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.

Pragmatic Play and FullReto Elevate Colombian Gaming with Virtual Sports Integration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Brazil Seen as Future of Sports Betting; Could Replace US as Next Main Market for Sports Betting Gold Rush

The official legalization of sports wagering in Brazil occurred at the end of previous year, and the beginning of betting is projected to start during the next or this quarter, while watchdogs work through thei...

Kaizen Gaming Partners with BVGroup to Facilitate Betano’s UK Market Debut

Betano, a prominent sports betting and gaming operator and a premium brand of the global technology giant Kaizen Gaming marks a significant milestone in its international expansions. The brand is entering the U...

Gaming Innovation Group Joins Forces with Juegging and SIGAR S.A. In Spain And Argentina

Gaming Innovation Group (GIG) has revealed the signing of a pair of agreements for its new sportsbook SportX and iGaming platform CoreX in Argentina and Spain, as its innovative X-Suite solutions continue to im...