Costa Rica: legislative commission rejects update to gambling law in effect for half a century
Costa Rica rejected the bill to modernize gambling legislation. The file goes to the Plenary with a negative opinion.
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Louisiana seeks to ban prop bets and live micro-betting
Louisiana introduced bill SB 354, a legislative proposal that would eliminate prop bets and micro-betting.
Latvia reorganizes gambling and integrates it into the tax system
Latvia: The country merged the sector regulator with the tax authority in 2026, in a reform seeking greater control.
Chile: Charity files money laundering complaint against online payment processors
The state betting institution of Chile accuses six legal representatives of payment processing companies.
Colombia consolidates anti-money laundering system
In Colombia, financial control, intelligence, and institutional cooperation mechanisms have been reinforced to protect transparency
Maryland resumes legislative efforts to ban online sweepstakes casinos after new bills in 2026
Maryland presents bills to ban online sweepstakes casinos with criminal penalties for operators and consequences.
EveryMatrix signals expansion plans in Latin America with CIBELAE membership
EveryMatrix has joined CIBELAE, the official branch of the World Lottery Association for 80 Spanish-speaking countries, including America…
Greece, the new silent hub of digital gaming in Europe
Greece is not, at first glance, one of the markets traditionally linked to European iGaming —such as Malta, the United Kingdom or Gibraltar—, but…
France pressures the gambling industry: ANJ demands concrete results against gambling addiction
The regulator warns that progress is insufficient: more than 1.17 million people are at risk and gambling among minors continues to rise.
Macau adds new gaming intermediaries, but the model still operates below capacity
Macao adds two new gaming intermediaries and reaches 31 active agencies, still far from the limit of 50. The sector continues in recovery.