INTERVIEWS
July 2026
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.
NOVOMATIC Week Peru highlighted its innovations for operators
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The fourth edition of NOVOMATIC Week Peru gathered operators from all over the country in Lima in a personalized attention format that combined product exhibition, technical training, and commercial meetings. In a dialogue with SoloAzar, Katty López, Sales Director of NOVOMATIC Peru, highlighted the results of the showroom, analyzed the evolution of the Peruvian market, and reviewed the main innovations presented by the company for the sector.
Gil Soffer publishes "Diary of an Entrepreneur": A story of resilience, leadership, and reinvention
(Malta, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Gil Soffer, Chief Commercial Officer at Digitain, has added a new milestone to his professional journey with the publication of Diary of an Entrepreneur. Rather than a business manual, the book is a personal memoir that explores the realities of entrepreneurship through decades of technological change, global experiences, and personal challenges. In an exclusive conversation with SoloAzar, Soffer discusses the inspiration behind the book, the lessons he believes are most relevant for today's gaming industry, and why resilience remains the defining quality of every successful entrepreneur.
Martin Ivanov: "Latin America remains one of CT Interactive's key strategic regions"
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- CT Interactive Chief Operating Officer Martin Ivanov reflects on the company's experience at the Peru Gaming Show, highlights the opportunities emerging in the Peruvian market, and outlines the company's strategic priorities for expanding across Latin America.
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.
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.
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.