Spain tightens gambling regulation with a focus on public health
Spain announces three new regulations for online gambling: betting limits, transparent advertising and player detection system.
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Buenos Aires promotes a week dedicated to prevention and responsible gambling
LOTBA celebrates Responsible Gaming Week with activities at Hipódromo de Palermo, Casino de Puerto Madero and agencies in Buenos Aires
Brazil defines its Regulatory Agenda for the betting sector
Brazil: Secretariat of Prizes and Betting formalized the 2026-2027 agenda, prioritizing clarity in licensing, advertising, and responsible gaming.
José María Balcázar is the new president of Peru: Congress elected the successor of José Jerí
José María Balcázar, congressman of Perú Libre, won in the second round by 60 votes to 46 and becomes the eighth Peruvian leader.
Macao starts the Chinese New Year with a strong influx of tourists
Macao received nearly 280.000 visitors at the start of the Chinese New Year and projects 1,5 million for the entire season.
Nigeria faces a regulatory standoff as the sector awaits greater stability
The gambling sector in Nigeria faces a standoff between the federal government and state authorities. Ben Cove of Logifuture.
Brazil: online betting and weight-loss drugs reduce the family budget for basic products
In Brazil, online gambling and weight-loss drugs present in millions of households are reducing spending.
Netherlands warns that banning all advertising would strengthen the illegal market
The Netherlands warns that banning all advertising in the sector could favor the illegal market. The KSA supports tightening controls.
The CFTC defends its jurisdiction over prediction markets and supports Crypto.com before U.S. federal courts.
CFTC: The debate revolves around whether these contracts should be considered federally regulated financial derivatives in the US.
Iowa starts 2026 with lower sports betting volume
Iowa started 2026 with a volume of $262.3 million, consolidating itself as a stable ecosystem that generated nearly $1.9 million in state taxes.