INTERVIEWS
“We Create Meaningful Change Together”: Tashina Lazcano on Women’s Month and Innovation in Gaming
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As part of SoloAzar’s Women’s Day interview series, Tashina Lazcano, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications at Konami Gaming, reflects on the meaning of International Women’s Day, the impact of mentorship programs like Global Gaming Women, and her vision for innovation and female leadership in the gaming industry.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Friday 13 de March 2026 / 12:00
Rethinking Leadership in Gaming: Kate Chambers on Power and Decision‑Making on International Women’s Day
(London, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In this interview, the founder of The Gambling Boardroom analyzes leadership patterns, risk culture, and structural barriers, and shares a message for the new generation of women in the gambling sector.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Monday 09 de March 2026 / 12:00
Brazil and the challenge of governing the betting market: regulation, trust, and future
Federico Rodríguez Aguiar, a specialist with more than 35 years of experience in marketing for the gaming industry in Latin America and the Caribbean, provides an exclusive analysis for SoloAzar on the transformation process currently underway in Brazil’s betting market. Drawing from the debates and meetings held during SBC Summit Rio 2026, the author examines how the country’s new regulatory stage seeks to organize a sector of enormous scale, posing challenges in governance, technology, and responsible gaming, while at the same time opening opportunities to build a more transparent, competitive, and sustainable industry in the region.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Friday 06 de March 2026 / 12:00
News
Amusnet Celebrates 10 Years, Strengthens Focus on Brazil at SBC Summit Rio
(Rio de Janeiro, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Amusnet marked its 10th anniversary with a strong presence at SBC Summit Rio, where Country Manager Brazil Marco Pequeno highlighted the company’s certified portfolio of over 200 games, upcoming localized releases, and innovative promotional tools. The event underscored Brazil’s strategic importance for Amusnet’s growth plans, as the company continues to expand partnerships and deliver high‑quality, compliant content tailored to the regulated market.
Konami’s BOMBERMAN BLAST Lights Up SBC Summit Rio
(Rio de Janeiro, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Vice President, iGaming & International Gaming Operations Konami Gaming, Inc. Eduardo Aching, alongside the company team, shared insights with SoloAzar on the expansion in Latin America, brand recognition in Brazil, and expectations for the region’s growing iGaming market.
Portfolios
AGEM Announces Board of Directors Elected at 2026 Annual Meeting
(Las Vegas).- The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced that its membership elected a new Board of Directors at its 2026 Annual Meeting.
NOVOMATIC 2026: Global Expansion and Comprehensive Strategy in the Gaming Industry
(Barcelona, SoloAzar Exclusive).- NOVOMATIC AG kicked off 2026 with strong momentum, underscored by its standout presence at ICE Barcelona. Thomas Schmalzer, VP of Global Sales and Product Management, highlighted the company’s presentation of its integrated 360-degree portfolio—spanning cabinets, gaming content, and system solutions—while reinforcing global partnerships and advancing into new markets.
Chile at the crossroads of online gambling: caught between court blockades and a law that never arrives
(Buenos Aires, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The bill to regulate online betting in Chile is still not approved, deepening the uncertainty in the industry. Along the way, the Chilean Supreme Court's fight against unlicensed sites grows, generating a paradoxical situation. This article proposes a journey through the long and winding road of a law that seems as inevitable as it is difficult to pass.
Nadia Popova from EGT on ICE Barcelona 2026:"The new concept of our stand made a strong impression on visitors"
(Barcelona, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In this post-event interview from Barcelona, Nadia Popova, EGT’s Chief Revenue Officer and VP Sales & Marketing shares insights on the company’s standout presence, its “All eyes on us” stand concept, key product highlights, and the strategic partnerships forged at ICE Barcelona 2026.
Event
SBC Summit Rio 2026
03 de March 2026
Digital infrastructure strengthens trust in Brazil’s regulated betting market
(Rio de Janeiro).- The development of a robust technological infrastructure was highlighted as one of the key pillars for the functioning of Brazil’s regulated betting market during the panel “Building the Digital Infrastructure in Brazil’s Regulated Market,” held at the SBC Summit Rio event. The debate brought together representatives from the government, operators, and technology companies to discuss data monitoring, digital security, and consumer protection.
Friday 06 Mar 2026 / 12:00
SBC Boosts Responsible Gaming Standards in Brazil with ABJR and ABC-Bet
(Rio de Janeiro).- SBC has announced new partnerships with two of Brazil’s responsible gaming and compliance organisations, the Associação Brasileira de Jogo Responsável (ABJR) and the Brazilian Association for Compliance, Best Practices, Ethics and Transparency in Betting (ABC-Bet).
Monday 02 Mar 2026 / 12:00
Atlaslive to Join SBC Summit Rio 2026: Reinforcing Industry Collaboration in LATAM
(Lisboa).- Atlaslive will attend SBC Summit Rio 2026 to engage with operators, regulators, and industry leaders, reinforcing its commitment to scalable iGaming infrastructure and long-term growth across the LATAM market.
Friday 27 Feb 2026 / 12:00
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