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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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In Argentina, the government is investigating allegations that the former governor of Buenos Aires Province laundered money generated by bingo halls and lotteries before using the proceeds to finance his unsucc...
More than 3,000 businesses were visited by researchers as part of a study conducted by the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urban Studies at The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile on behalf of the Chile...
The top athletes and sports teams from all parts of the world are flying to Rio de Janerio, Brazil to take part in the 2016 Rio Olympics, scheduled to begin August 5. The Nevada Gaming Control Board recently co...
After being elected the President of the Chamber of Deputies just last week, Rodrigo Maia is now showing his support for gaming legislation in Brazil. Maia won the position during a second round ballot by earni...
According to Miguel Angel Ochoa, the President of the Mexican Gaming Association (AIEJA), the Mexican casino boom will likely continue for several years, doubling volume before the end of 2018.
As Ochoa poin...
The Chilean Gaming Control Board recently released the statistics showing the gaming revenue amounts for the month of May. Chile gambling venues have continued to see growth over a twelve month time frame but f...
The President of Paraguay, Horacio Cartes, has submitted draft legislation to Congress that aims to grow the nation’s casino industry while implementing better regulations and controls.
If subsequently passe...
Originally expected to open a few months ago, after visiting the construction site of the Ovalle Casino Resort in Chile, Mayor Claudio Renteria expects that the venue is on pace to meet the September 4 opening ...
An impact study has led to a decision by the government of Mendoza, in Argentina’s Cuyo region, not to renew the licenses of three casinos in the province because of their failure to meet the gaming board’s obj...
After receiving the final regulatory approvals for its merger with Chilean firm Dreams earlier in the month, Sun International is now reportedly set to invest up to $300 million to improve and expand its casino...
According to Eric Ríos, the Executive Secretary of the Panamanian Gaming Control Board (JCJ), gaming tax revenues are maintaining their momentum and by the end of this year will reach US$82 million, which is si...
The Panamanian Gaming Control Board has approved the planned merger of South African hotel and casino operator Sun International with Chilean counterpart Dreams.
Johannesburg-based Sun International already ...
After failing in its bid to take over fellow South African hotel and casino operator Peermont Group in April, Sun International has now received all of the relevant approvals for its planned merger with Chilean...
In an effort to further control and monitor gaming, the government of Buenos Aires has issued a new decree which will mandate that operators publish the financial results of their gambling venues online.
The...
Marina del Sol has fought hard to move ahead with its proposed Chillán casino but has faced stiff opposition from one of its biggest competitors and rivals in the Boldt-Peralada group who have alleged that Mari...