INTERVIEWS
August 2026
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.
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.
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.