INTERVIEWS
July 2026
Alessandro Valente: “SiGMA North America Completes Our Vision for the Americas”
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Alessandro Valente, LATAM Chairman at SiGMA, shares his perspective on Latin America's rapidly evolving gaming landscape, the growing importance of responsible regulation, and why the upcoming SiGMA North America Summit in Mexico City is set to become a key meeting point for executives, regulators, operators, and suppliers across the continent.
Zenith Strengthens LATAM Presence at SBC Summit Americas
(Fort Lauderdale, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In conversation with SoloAzar, Eddie Morales, Zenith's Business Development Manager, shared the company’s objectives at SBC Summit Americas, the opportunities generated, and the outlook on the future of the gaming industry in Latin America.
SoloAzar and SiGMA Offer Exclusive Benefit for Industry Professionals
(Mexico City).- SoloAzar readers can now take advantage of an exclusive benefit to attend SiGMA North America 2026. Through the partnership between the two organizations, participants can receive a 30% discount on registration for one of the most important gaming and betting industry events in the Americas, taking place September 1–3, 2026 at Centro Banamex in Mexico City.
Gaming Taxation in Latin America: Experts Warn of Excessive Levies
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As part of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026, the panel “Taxation: Gaming Taxes in Latin America” brought together leading specialists to analyze the fiscal challenges facing the gaming industry in the region. Moderated by Carlos Fonseca, the discussion featured Tomás García Botta (MF Estudio) and Carlos Baeza (Baeza & Cía.). The experts agreed that excessive tax burdens not only discourage investment but also reduce channeling toward the regulated market and foster the growth of illegal offerings in various Latin American countries.
June 2026
Alex Bukin: Building the Connective Future of Affiliate Marketing
(Madrid, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Moments before the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026 officially kicks off, SoloAzar spoke exclusively with Alex Bukin, Chief Executive Officer of ReferOn, one of the event’s key sponsors through its support of the Networking Zone. Bukin shares insights into the company’s remarkable growth, its expansion plans across Europe and Latin America, and how innovation, transparency, and a more connective affiliate ecosystem are shaping ReferOn’s vision for the future.
PGS 2026: Eeze Looks Back on Its Experience at the Event
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In this interview, Diego Verano, Director of Business Development LatAm at Eeze, analyzes the results of the company's participation in Peru Gaming Show 2026, the progress of the certification process of its products in the country and the opportunities offered by the Peruvian market after the regulation of iGaming. In addition, it reviews the innovations presented by the company and the new contacts generated in the region.
PGS 2026: Overcoming Competition from the World Cup for Success
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Following the latest edition of the Peru Gaming Show, organizers Joe López and Rubén Solórzano shared their assessment: over 6,000 attendees, strong satisfaction among exhibitors and conference participants, and high interest in technological innovations and payment methods. While operators noted the absence of some manufacturers, both confirmed they are already working on solutions for the next edition, reaffirming their commitment to keeping PGS the key meeting point for the gaming industry in Peru and Latin America.