INTERVIEWS
September 2026
Evert Montero Analyzed Colombia's Gaming Regulation at SiGMA
(Mexico City) — Speaking at SiGMA North America 2026, FECOLJUEGOS President Evert Montero Cárdenas offered a deep dive into the regulatory shifts shaping the Latin American and North American markets. He highlighted the sustainability challenges ahead for Colombia's industry and the ongoing impact of technological innovation. A major highlight of the September 1-3 summit at Mexico City’s Centro Banamex was Montero's induction into the Hall of Game 2026.
AI vs. Prediction Markets: The Battle for the Future of Betting
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Sportsbooks, prediction markets, or AI platforms? At SiGMA North America 2026, a panel of experts including Aviv Sher (CODERE Mexico), Jeremy Groves (Evenbeter), and Bar Worcel (TipMaster) explored the future of betting interfaces and the disruptive impact of artificial intelligence.
AIEJA Highlights Success of SiGMA North America in Mexico
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Dr. Miguel Ángel Ochoa Sánchez, Executive President of AIEJA, underscored the success of the inaugural SiGMA North America in Mexico, noting its crucial role in elevating the local gaming industry on the global stage. Speaking at the event—held September 1-3 at Mexico City's Centro Banamex—he also broke down key regulatory hurdles, strategies to combat illegal gambling, and emerging opportunities within the sector.
Fostering a Winning Culture: Interview with Petra Freydorfer on NOVOMATIC's 2026 Recognition
(Gumpoldskirchen, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Recently recognized as one of Austria's Leading Employers for 2026, NOVOMATIC AG continues to set the standard for workplace quality, sustainability, and corporate responsibility in the global gaming industry.
SiGMA North America 2026 puts the spotlight on Mexico and its regulation
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive) — SiGMA North America 2026 shone a spotlight on Mexico and the regulatory future of iGaming yesterday during the opening day of its inaugural edition in the country. The agenda featured in-depth discussions on regulation, technological innovation, investment, and sustainable growth, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, investors, and tech companies. The SoloAzar team is on the ground in Mexico City covering the event, which concludes today, September 3, at Centro Banamex.
1xCare Report Examines the Future of Player Education
(Limassol, SoloAzar Exclusive).- 1xCare has commissioned “Shaping the Future of Player Education,” a global report examining how the gambling industry currently approaches player education and asking what more can be done to keep customers informed, engaged and better equipped to understand their gambling activity.
SiGMA North America: Merging iGaming Innovations with Digital Enterprise
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As the industry turns its eyes to Mexico, SiGMA North America steps up as the ultimate connector for the North American and LatAm markets. The culturally rich host city delivers a highly accessible hub for global business, and SoloAzar is on hand to report on every moment of the show.
August 2026
Peru: All the details on the creation of AIGER and IPJR
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The new institutions seek to promote prevention, education and awareness around responsible gambling, with special attention to lotteries, online games and sports betting.
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.