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The true size of gray or illegal gambling by companies and casinos in Mexico
The gaming and sweepstakes sector in Mexico is going through a crucial moment of consolidation and expansion. While the regulated market is experiencing steady growth driven by technological adoption and major sporting events, the industry faces a persistent challenge: the presence of the gray market and crime from illegal operations. Gerardo Ballesteros Félix Díaz, helps us to understand the dimensions of this phenomenon.
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Wednesday 30 de September 2026 / 12:00
SiGMA North America Examines the VIP Revenue Paradox
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At SiGMA North America 2026 in Mexico City, the conference “The VIP Paradox: Emotional Intelligence vs. Revenue Pressure” brought together Beatriz Melges, Regional Director at BetConstruct AI; Rodrigo Ripol, Business Development Officer at AHIS; Erick Sapien, Country Manager at BC.GAME; and Thomas Carvalhaes, Founder and CEO of TC iGaming Advisors LATAM, to examine the balance between VIP management, revenue generation, player protection and emotional intelligence.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Tuesday 22 de September 2026 / 12:00
Beyond the bonus: the new era of hyper-personalization and the challenges of regulation in Mexico
The Mexican iGaming and sports betting market is leaving behind the generic bonus as the main retention tool. In this exclusive column, Gerardo Ballesteros Félix Díaz analyzes the evolution of the Mexican bettor and explains how user experience, transparency, instant withdrawals and personalization based on artificial intelligence are redefining loyalty strategies, moving from the massive bonus to individual and more relevant offers for each player.
SoloAzar Exclusive
Monday 14 de September 2026 / 12:00
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LatAm Regulators Discussed Illegal Gambling and Innovation at SiGMA North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The panel "The Red Pen Forum: Regulators Respond to the Industry," held during SiGMA North America 2026, brought together representatives from Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Honduras to analyze regulatory challenges, digital transformation, illegal gambling, and the need to adapt lotteries for new generations. The conference was moderated by Rodrigo Cigliutti, Executive Director of CIBELAE (Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting), and featured the participation of Marcelo Visconti, National Director of Lotteries and Quinielas of Uruguay; Carlos Moyano, President of IAFAS Entre Ríos, Argentina; Heidi Hernández Olivo, Deputy Secretary of the Puerto Rico Lottery; and Lissa Mencía, General Director of Lottery Operations and Games at Loto Honduras.
SiGMA North America Addressed Crisis Management in iGaming
(Mexico, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During SiGMA North America 2026, Rosa Ochoa, founder of the Blue Global Gaming platform and strategic advisor for gaming operators; Iliana María Pineda Echeverri, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at Wplay.co; Iraid Rosales, Country Manager Mexico at Amusnet; and Elizabeth Maya Cano, Executive President of CORNAZAR, analyzed the key factors in managing crisis situations within the iGaming industry, with a special focus on transparency, communication, technology, and preparation.
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Gavin Isaacs Joins GLI® Board of Directors in Advisory Role
(Lakewood, NJ).- The gaming industry executive brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across gaming, iGaming, sports betting and lottery sectors to Gaming Laboratories International.
Affiliates and Acquisition: Keys to Regulated Markets in North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During SiGMA North America 2026, Cristopher Guzmán Reyes, Head of Affiliates at Logrand Entertainment Group; Guga Júnior, influencer and slots expert at Scalar Partners; Andrés Gómez, Head of Latin America Go-to-Market Strategy at Admattic; Yambot Aguilera, Gaming and Finance Sales Director at Google; and Paula Gabriel Jiménez, Advertising Client Growth Director for Microsoft at Aleph, analyzed the state and provincial affiliate ecosystem in North America, as well as the acquisition challenges in regulated markets.
Sportradar’s Eduardo Lobato on SBC Summit 2026 and the Future of Sports Betting
(St Gallen, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As the global betting and gaming industry sets its sights on the SBC Summit, SoloAzar caught up with Eduardo Lobato, Enterprise Client Partner Lead at Sportradar. With around 40,000 professionals gearing up for the massive event at Feira Internacional de Lisboa and MEO Arena, Lobato shares an exclusive inside look at Sportradar's strategic goals.
Habanero Previews Its Participation in SBC Summit 2026
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Habanero's Business Development Executive Milda Mikelioniene discusses Habanero’s latest game mechanics, player trends and growth plans for 2026–2027.
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SBC Summit 2026
29 de September 2026
Digitain Named Platform Provider of the Year at SBC Summit 2026
Monday 05 Oct 2026 / 12:00
SBC Awards 2026: Winners Announced
Friday 02 Oct 2026 / 12:00
SBC reaches deal to maintain SBC Summit in Lisbon until 2030
Friday 02 Oct 2026 / 12:00
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Global Gaming Expo - G2E 2026
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G2E 2026 Wraps Up: Innovation, Networking, and Final Deals in Las Vegas
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