INTERVIEWS
Prediction Markets Break Into iGaming, Raising New Regulatory Challenges in Latin America
(Mexico City).- In a special opinion piece shared on her social media, Rosa Ochoa, Gaming and Technology Consultant at Blue Global Gaming, examines the rise of prediction markets and their growing impact on the global gaming industry. From her perspective, this new dynamic not only redefines how users engage with betting but also raises key regulatory questions for the region.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Wednesday 08 de April 2026 / 12:00
Brazil’s iGaming Market Is Evolving: Few Providers Are Fully Prepared for What Comes Next
Brazil’s iGaming market is undergoing a profound transformation that is redefining the rules of the game for operators and suppliers. In this column, Felipe Bondezzan, founder of Praesidium, analyzes how the new regulatory framework expands requirements beyond the legal scope, placing the focus on real operational capacity within a fragmented ecosystem.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Monday 06 de April 2026 / 12:00
Global Gaming Women Sets Sights on 10,000-Member Milestone and Global Expansion in 2026
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- We spoke with Pamela Buckley, Executive Vice President of Global Gaming Women (GGW), as the organization celebrates a decade of empowerment. Buckley discusses GGW's ambitious goal to reach 10,000 members this year by expanding deep into European and Australian markets, while reflecting on the transformative "Milestones that Moved Us" as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Friday 27 de March 2026 / 12:00
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News
Bryan Ortiz, CEO of Zitro Brazil, analyzed the integration between land-based and online casinos at BiS SiGMA South America
(São Paulo).- Within BiS SiGMA South America 2026, one of the leading gaming industry events in Latin America, Bryan Ortiz, CEO of Zitro Brazil, took part in a key panel on the growing convergence between land-based casinos and digital platforms—a phenomenon that is redefining operator strategies in regulated markets such as Brazil.
GR8 Tech Stands Out at GAT Cartagena with Strong Sportsbook Focus Ahead of World Cup
(Bogota, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At this year’s GAT Cartagena, GR8 Tech made its presence felt with a clear emphasis on sportsbook growth and scalability—topics that dominated conversations with operators across Latam. Alvaro Mosquera, Head of Business LATAM, said that while many exhibitors focused on land-based solutions, GR8 Tech’s positioning around platform stability, speed, and readiness for high-traffic events drew genuine interest, especially with the World Cup just months away.
Portfolios
IGA Elects New Leadership to Board of Directors
(San Diego, CA).- The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) membership elected new officers to its Board of Directors during the 2026 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention, with Tehassi Hill elected as Vice Chairman and Michell Hicks elected as Treasurer.
José Aníbal Aguirre: "GAT Expo Cartagena is today a strategic meeting point for the industry"
(Cartagena de Indias, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In this one-on-one interview, José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT Events, makes an exhaustive balance after another edition of GAT Expo Cartagena 2026.
GAT Expo Cartagena: The Right Product for Every Client is Novomatic’s main goal, according to Manuel Del Sol
(Cartagena, SoloAzar Exclusive).- NOVOMATIC Gaming Colombia highlighted its latest innovations and strategic vision during GAT Expo Cartagena 2026. In an exclusive interview, CEO Manuel Del Sol discussed the company’s regional expansion, product launches, and commitment to meeting the diverse needs of operators across Latin America.
Trade Associations and Governments in Latin America: The Gaming Sector Calls for Technical Dialogue and Regulatory Predictability
(Cartagena de Indias, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Cartagena de Indias was the stage for an intense debate on the role of gaming associations in shaping public policy, where regional leaders agreed on the need to strengthen dialogue with governments, warned about unilateral decisions that affect the sustainability of the industry, and proposed an evolution of trade associations into key technical actors in the region.
Event
AffPapa Launches Running Club Networking Event Ahead of Madrid Conference
(Madrid).- AffPapa introduces a dynamic pre-event Running Club to boost networking and engagement at AffPapa Conference Madrid.
Friday 10 Apr 2026 / 12:00
Place.bet Named Gold Sponsor of AffPapa Conference Madrid
(Madrid).- Place.bet strengthens its industry presence by joining AffPapa Conference Madrid as a Gold Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to the global iGaming affiliate community.
Thursday 09 Apr 2026 / 12:00
AffPapa Conference Madrid to host an AI workshop by createIT
(Madrid).- AffPapa Conference Madrid will host a practical AI workshop powered by createIT on May 20 at 11:00, offering iGaming operators a grounded look at how AI can be applied in real business scenarios.
Monday 06 Apr 2026 / 12:00
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