INTERVIEWS
August 2026
ProntoPaga Consolidates Its Position at Peru Gaming Show 2026
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Juan Carlos Loza, Head of Sales Latam at ProntoPaga, spoke exclusively after the company's participation in Peru Gaming Show 2026, highlighting the agreements reached, the interest in their payment solutions, and the expansion plans that will drive their growth across Latin America.
July 2026
Mexico accelerates the modernization of its gambling regulation: everything you need to know
(Buenos Aires, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In the countdown to a new edition of SiGMA North America, SoloAzar continues with its special series "Mexico in 6 keys". In this second installment, the focus is on the current situation of gambling legislation in the country, the initiatives that seek to modernize the regulatory framework that is still based on a 1947 law and the measures promoted to strengthen transparency, supervision and legal certainty in one of the most relevant markets in Latin America. At the end of the article, readers will also find an exclusive benefit available to the SoloAzar community.
Anti-Money Laundering in Gaming and Lottery Operations in Mexico: Regulatory Framework, SAT Audits, and Sanctions
Gerardo Ballesteros Félix Díaz is a Legal and Corporate Consultant specializing in Gaming and Lottery Law at LC GAMING. In this exclusive column for SoloAzar, he examines the evolution of Mexico's regulatory framework. In this installment, he focuses on the obligations established under the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Transactions with Illicit Proceeds (LFPIORPI), the SAT's audit procedures, and the sanctions regime currently in force in Mexico.
From Spectators to Players: What the World Cup Taught Us About the Future of Interactive Entertainment
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked a turning point in how fans engage with sports and digital entertainment. In this opinion piece, Fernando Mora explores how the growing demand for more immersive and interactive experiences is reshaping the future of iGaming, driven by sports content and technological innovation. Drawing on Playradar's experience, Sportradar's casino division, the author shares his perspective on the industry's next stage of evolution.
Mexico's Gaming Market Keeps Gaining Momentum
(Buenos Aires, SoloAzar Exclusive).– With a new edition of SiGMA North America just weeks away, Mexico is once again emerging as one of the gaming industry's key markets. Its sustained expansion, the rapid growth of online gaming, the dominance of sports betting, and an evolving regulatory landscape continue to attract the attention of operators, suppliers, and investors alike. In the first installment of the special series, "Mexico in 6 Key Points," we take a closer look at the trends and market indicators shaping one of LatAm's most dynamic gaming markets. At the end of the article, readers will also find an exclusive benefit available to the SoloAzar community.
Enhancing Responsible Gaming Through Effective Training at PGS 2026
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive) – Training, prevention, and technology took center stage at the "Value of Responsible Gaming in Gambling Operations" conference during the 2026 Perú Gaming Show (PGS). Presented by Fernando Calderón Castro, President of the National Gaming Society (SONAJA), the session brought industry leaders together to tackle current challenges and explore strategies for safer, more transparent, and sustainable operations.
"Chile needs an online gaming regulation aligned with international standards"
(Santiago de Chile, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The launch of AgruGaming introduces a new voice to the debate over regulating online gaming in Chile. In an exclusive interview with SoloAzar, Francisco Javier Leiva Vega—the country's former Superintendent of Casinos and now Director of Institutional Relations for the new trade association—shared his motivations for returning to the forefront of the industry. He also discussed the role suppliers will play in shaping the legislation and outlined what he views as the essential pillars for building a competitive, secure, and sustainable market.
LSports at the Peru Gaming Show: Building Presence, Opening Doors
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The Peru Gaming Show was never just about the booth. For LSports, it was about showing up in a market where showing up still matters — and leaving with more than a contact list. Federico Brancato, Sales Manager for the LATAM Region, came to Lima with a clear sense of what operators in this part of Latin America need most right now. What he found confirmed it.
Beyond the Final Whistle: Lessons from the FIFA World Cup 2026
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its final days, Matt Sahakian, iGaming consultant and advisor, shares his reflections on how the world's biggest sporting event extends far beyond the action on the pitch. In this opinion piece, he explores how the tournament has become a meeting point for sport, innovation, regulation and business, while highlighting the growing role of regulated sports betting markets across Latin America and football's unique ability to bring people together across cultures.
Regulation and the Black Market in Latin America: Challenges and Solutions
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).– As part of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026 conferences, gaming industry leaders analyzed one of the main challenges currently facing regulated markets in Latin America: the growth of illegal gambling. The panel "Regulation and the Black Market: Challenges and Solutions" brought together Carlos Fonseca, CEO of Gaming Law, as moderator; Neil Montgomery, founding partner of Montgomery & Associados; Tatiana Vásquez, founding partner of Vázquez Asociados; Karen Sierra Hughes, Vice President for Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain at GLI; and Vanessa Cabrera, Director of the Control and Sanction Directorate of the DGJCMT-MINCETUR, who debated the causes of the black market, the available regulatory tools, and strategies to strengthen channeling toward legal gaming in the region.
The World Cup as a Stress Test: What 90 Minutes of Live Betting Reveals About Your Platform
Drawing on his experience leading the development of technology platforms for the online gaming industry, Fernando Polti, Founder & CEO of Wizards, examines how the FIFA World Cup 2026 will put sports betting operators' infrastructure to the ultimate test. In this opinion piece, he explains why the real challenge will not be attracting more users, but responding with precision and stability to the extreme peaks in live betting activity that will determine the performance of every platform.