INTERVIEWS
October 2026
Omnichannel: the experience is built by people
Omnichannel is transforming the way gaming organizations connect their in-person and digital channels. However, technology alone does not guarantee a consistent customer experience: it is also necessary for teams to understand their role within this strategy. In this column, Julio César Uliassi analyzes the role of people in building a true omnichannel experience.
G2E 2026 Wraps Up: Innovation, Networking, and Final Deals in Las Vegas
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As the world's premier gaming event draws to a close at The Venetian Expo, industry leaders are making the most of the final day to seal strategic alliances, wrap up an extensive educational program, and showcase the future of iGaming, AI, and sports betting. SoloAzar is right there on the show floor to bring you all the latest updates and innovations.
September 2026
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.
Brazilian presidential candidates differ on sports betting
(Brasilia, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The ban on bets determined by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva last Friday (September 25) placed the future of fixed-odds betting at the center of the Brazilian presidential dispute. The main candidates present different positions on the continuity of the regulated market, while criticism of Lula's decision is mainly concentrated on the timing chosen to issue the Provisional Measure, just nine days before the first round.
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.
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.
"Our focus for growth is in Mexico and the rest of LatAm", Alberto Alfieri, Co-Founder of Blokotech
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Following their success at SiGMA North America—where they secured the Best Casino Platform 2026 award—Blokotech's co-founder discusses growth opportunities in Mexico and the broader region. He also highlights the platform's latest AI-driven innovations and outlines the next phases of the company's expansion strategy.