INTERVIEWS
August 2026
The Shift in iGaming: Affiliate Management vs. Media Buying
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- On Thursday, August 27, the second iGaming Club by AffPapa Online Forum tackled one of the most pressing questions in the industry today: Are fixed fees transforming affiliate management into a form of media buying? Industry experts gathered to debate the growing shift toward "pay-to-play" models, the impact of AI on traffic, and what this means for the future of operator-affiliate partnerships.
Exploring Thailand's Entertainment Complex Act: Casino Legalization Insights
(Thailand, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The country is standing at the precipice of a massive transformation in its gaming landscape. Billed as the potential next great Asian gaming hub, the push to legalize casinos through the highly debated Entertainment Complex Act has international operators and investors on the edge of their seats. However, a rollercoaster of political shifts, leadership changes, and strict regulatory demands has left the industry asking: What is the true status of Thailand's casino market in August 2026? Here is everything B2B stakeholders need to know about the regulatory hurdles, the political delays, and the future of Thai integrated resorts.
FECOLJUEGOS explains the solidarity campaign to support the victims of the earthquake
(Bogotá, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Evert Montero Cárdenas, president of FECOLJUEGOS, highlights the collective response of the gambling sector and calls on businessmen and the media to join the initiative "We bet on Hope and Solidarity".
How the affiliate market is growing in iGaming: the keys to Mexico in 2026
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive ).- With just two weeks to go until SiGMA North America, SoloAzar presents the fifth installment of the special series "Mexico in 6 Keys", an exclusive report dedicated to the growth of the iGaming affiliate market. With an analysis of the main trends, the acquisition models that dominate the industry and the opportunities for operators and content creators. This edition also includes an in-depth interview with Fernanda Figueroa, Affiliate Manager at 1win Partners, who explains the reasons for Mexico's growth as an affiliate market in Latin America, its hybrid condition and what the keys to the business will be during 2026. At the end of the article, readers will find an exclusive benefit for the SoloAzar community.
Digitain: Gevorg Rushanyan Discusses World Cup Success and the Future of the LatAm Market
(Yerevan, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Gevorg Rushanyan, Digitain Head of LatAm Region, granted an exclusive interview to SoloAzar in which he shared detailed insights into the company's sportsbook performance following the recent World Cup, the shift towards player retention in maturing markets, and Digitain’s ambitious long-term strategy for Latin America.
Australia Moves Forward with Online Gambling Reform Amid Strong Criticism
(Sydney, SoloAzar Exclusive) – The Australian government is advancing major online gambling reforms to limit advertising and protect minors. Yet, the initiative is drawing criticism from the Greens and independents, who are pushing for a total ban on betting ads and incentives instead.
The Scourge of Illegal Gambling and Underground Slot Machines in Mexico
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As the latest edition of SiGMA North America approaches in just three weeks, SoloAzar continues its in-depth coverage of the Mexican market by releasing the fourth chapter of the special feature, “Mexico in 6 Keys.”
Chilean Casino Tender Sees Lower-Than-Expected Turnout
(Santiago de Chile, SoloAzar Exclusive) — The bidding process for four casino operating permits in Chile has seen surprisingly low participation, falling short of both regulator and industry expectations. Viña del Mar and Iquique failed to attract any bidders, while Coquimbo and Pucón received just one proposal each. This outcome reignites scrutiny over the tender's economic and technical requirements, following months of pushback from operators and an antitrust review.
Rosa Ochoa: technology, innovation and the future of the Mexican online gaming market
(México City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Just four weeks before a new edition of SiGMA North America, SoloAzar presents the third installment of the special series "Mexico in 6 keys". On this occasion, Rosa Ochoa, founder of the platform Blue Global Gaming, strategic advisor to gaming operators and technology companies that promote their expansion in Mexico and Latin America, analyzes in depth how thinking about the future, intelligent adoption of technology and innovation can become decisive factors for operators to strengthen their competitiveness in the increasingly dynamic Mexican market. At the end of the article, readers will also find an exclusive benefit available to the SoloAzar community.
Guatemala Caught in the Legal Vacuum of Online Gambling
(Buenos Aires, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Guatemala still lacks a comprehensive legal framework to regulate online gambling, although Congress is moving forward with a bill aimed at combating illegal slot machines, closing regulatory loopholes, and strengthening tax collection. This article reviews the main legislative milestones, including the so-called Bill 6645, and examines the current state of online gambling regulation in the Central American country.
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.