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.
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The South American Gaming Suppliers Expo for Latin America (SAGSE LATAM) 2016 will be held November 15, 16, and 17 at Centro de Convenciones Costa Salguero in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This Latin American mega s...
In Chile, a federal appeals court has upheld an action brought by casino operator Marina Del Sol against the Chilean Gaming Control Board and its tendering process for a quartet of expiring casino licenses.
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German slot machine innovator Merkur Gaming has established a subsidiary for the growing Argentinean casino market and revealed that it is currently looking for suitable premises for the new enterprise in and a...
The terms of a new loan worth US$150m through Banco de Chile Banks, the BCI, Banco Estado, and the BBVA have been accepted by Sun Dreams in keeping with its plan to expand its footprint in Latin America, accord...
In an effort to protect minors and prevent underage gambling, a resolution banning slot machines outside of specifically designated gambling zones has been issued by Paraguay’s National Gaming Commission (CONAJ...
Two weeks after asking for bids for the rights to operate the Argentino Hotel Casino And Resort in the coastal city of Piriapolis and Uruguay’s Tourism Ministry has received only one official tender.
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Televisa is a media company with a focus on gaming that operates the PlayCity casino brands. The company recently announced plans to expand their gaming offerings in Mexico. A statement was released by the comp...
The Colombian gambling industry is one of the most attractive markets in Latin America for gaming providers as the government has legalized gambling, lottery and horse racing. However, one of the main challenge...
The month of July was a good one for casinos located in the Chile, with gross gaming revenues coming in at $40,970,435. The earnings for the month showed a 2.7% increase for July when compared to the same month...
With lawmakers in Brazil preparing to vote on landmark legislation as early as November, gaming and leisure industry consultant The Innovation Group has announced that it is in the process of developing a natio...
The legal battle that delayed the licensing process for the casino in the city of Chillán in Chile has finally come to an end as the Resolution Council of the Chilean Gaming Board (SJC) has awarded the license ...
After a two-year delay, next Monday a final decision will be made by the Deciding Council of the Chilean Gaming Control Board (SJC) over which of two companies will be awarded the gaming license for the casino ...
Rumors recently surfaced in Monterrey that the Caliente group was planning on reopening a local casino and was recruiting staff members in the area. This rumor has led to the mayor of Monterrey, Adrián de la Ga...
Originally expected to open a few months ago, the Ovalle Casino Resort in Chile opened its doors to eager players on Saturday; ahead of the September 4 deadline.
The casino has been authorized by the Chilean...
In the Chaco province of Argentina, a new amendment recently passed in regards to the gaming industry of the area. In the future, any casinos or gambling halls will have to be discussed during a public hearing ...