Colombia: The decree that sought to impose a 19% VAT on online gambling was nullified, blocking one of the main bets

Mexico: The increase in the tax burden on GGR raises alarms in the industry due to its impact on competitiveness

Peru held its general elections on April 12, 2026 with more than 27 million voters. The exit poll suggests a second round.

Uruguay: A DNLQ survey shows that the majority of Uruguayans have participated in gambling.

Córdoba: Councilman Sergio Ariel Piguillem filed an injunction after more than a month without a response to his request for information on online gambling

Latvia: The country merged the sector regulator with the tax authority in 2026, in a reform seeking greater control.

In Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva toughens his rhetoric against online gambling and links it to the debt of millions of families

A survey reveals that users are not willing to share financial data, which casts doubt on the viability of new measures

USA: The CFTC sued Arizona, Connecticut, and Illinois to curb their intervention over platforms it considers under its jurisdiction

The regulator warns that progress is insufficient: more than 1.17 million people are at risk and gambling among minors continues to rise.