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Alessandro Valente: “SiGMA North America Completes Our Vision for the Americas”
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Alessandro Valente, LATAM Chairman at SiGMA, shares his perspective on Latin America's rapidly evolving gaming landscape, the growing importance of responsible regulation, and why the upcoming SiGMA North America Summit in Mexico City is set to become a key meeting point for executives, regulators, operators, and suppliers across the continent.
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Monday 06 de July 2026 / 12:00
5 Pitches in 8 Months: What I Learnt as a First-Time Founder
Karina Ferraioli, Founder & CMO of Master Affiliates Network, who is currently preparing for her fifth pitch at iGB London on July 1st and whose company has been nominated for the 2026 iGB Awards in the Best Newcomer category, has written an exclusive column for SoloAzar readers. In it, she shares her experience as a first-time founder in the world of iGaming pitching competitions, after taking part in five events in just eight months, and reflects on the lessons learned and opportunities gained throughout this journey.
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Friday 26 de June 2026 / 12:00
The legislative exhortation to open the registration of casinos and online gambling in Mexico
Gambling legislation expert Gerardo Ballesteros Félix Díaz analyzes the exhortation presented in the Mexican Congress for the Ministry of the Interior to publish an open and transparent registry of casino and online betting permits. An initiative that "puts the finger on the sore spot on an ecosystem that has grown by leaps and bounds, but that still drags information asymmetries and regulatory challenges inherited from legislation that originally dates back to 1947," explains the author in an unmissable text.
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Monday 08 de June 2026 / 12:00
News
APADELA and the Future of Sports Betting in Peru Following Regulation
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During the Peru Gaming Show 2026, Gonzalo Rosell, President of the Peruvian Association of Online Sports Betting and Related Activities (APADELA), analyzed the current state of the Peruvian remote gaming and sports betting market following the implementation of the regulatory framework. In his presentation, “Current Situation of the Remote Gaming and Sports Betting Industry Post-Regulation in Peru,” the executive highlighted the tax challenges facing the formal industry and called for a review of the selective consumption tax.
Beyond Compliance: New Challenges in Anti-Money Laundering for the Gaming Industry
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026, Carlos Hermoza Horna, Founder & Managing Partner at CompliLab Legal Latam, delivered a conference focused on how anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in the gaming sector must evolve beyond regulatory obligations. His presentation highlighted the growing sophistication of financial crime, the importance of technology, and the need to build a genuine compliance culture across gaming organizations.
Portfolios
Digitain appoints Terry Lee as Head of Asia Region
(Yereván).- Digitain has named Terry Lee as Head of Asia Region, reinforcing its leadership team to accelerate growth, expand strategic partnerships, and strengthen its presence across regulated Asian markets.
Constante Traverso and the Need for a New Regulatory Framework in Peru
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As part of Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026, tax law specialist Constante Traverso delivered the conference "Scope and Main Challenges After 25 Years of the First Regulation of Traditional Gaming in Peru." During his presentation, he reviewed the regulatory evolution of the sector, highlighted the progress achieved in terms of formalization and regulation, questioned the current tax framework, and presented a series of proposals aimed at strengthening the industry's competitiveness and establishing a public policy for gambling.
Matías Magallón, CEO of ALPS after PGS 2026: "The industry's conversations are becoming more mature"
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Following its participation at Peru Gaming Show 2026, ALPS CEO Matías Magallón discusses the company's objectives in Peru, the industry's evolving priorities and the opportunities emerging across Latin America.
At PGS 2026, MINCETUR Explained How to Handle a Regulatory Inspection: Rights and Obligations for Compliance
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As part of Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026, one of the most important gaming industry events in Latin America, José Luis Pérez, Director of Organization and Registration at MINCETUR’s General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines, delivered a conference for land-based gaming operators. During his presentation, he explained the rights and obligations of license holders during regulatory inspections, detailed how inspectors carry out their duties, and emphasized the importance of fostering a strong culture of compliance to strengthen the regulated market.
Event
PERU GAMING SHOW – PGS 2026
17 de June 2026
Fernando Polti, Founder & CTO of IAG Play, talks about everything related to Peru Gaming Show
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Fernando Polti, Founder & CTO of IAG Play analyzes the company's participation in Peru Gaming Show, highlights the expansion of its terminal ecosystem and anticipates the company's next projects to consolidate its presence in Latin America during 2026.
Monday 13 Jul 2026 / 12:00
APADELA and the Future of Sports Betting in Peru Following Regulation
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During the Peru Gaming Show 2026, Gonzalo Rosell, President of the Peruvian Association of Online Sports Betting and Related Activities (APADELA), analyzed the current state of the Peruvian remote gaming and sports betting market following the implementation of the regulatory framework. In his presentation, “Current Situation of the Remote Gaming and Sports Betting Industry Post-Regulation in Peru,” the executive highlighted the tax challenges facing the formal industry and called for a review of the selective consumption tax.
Friday 10 Jul 2026 / 12:00
Beyond Compliance: New Challenges in Anti-Money Laundering for the Gaming Industry
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026, Carlos Hermoza Horna, Founder & Managing Partner at CompliLab Legal Latam, delivered a conference focused on how anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in the gaming sector must evolve beyond regulatory obligations. His presentation highlighted the growing sophistication of financial crime, the importance of technology, and the need to build a genuine compliance culture across gaming organizations.
Thursday 09 Jul 2026 / 12:00
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