INTERVIEWS
July 2026
Matías Magallón, CEO of ALPS after PGS 2026: "The industry's conversations are becoming more mature"
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Following its participation at Peru Gaming Show 2026, ALPS CEO Matías Magallón discusses the company's objectives in Peru, the industry's evolving priorities and the opportunities emerging across Latin America.
IAG Play Strengthens Its Technology Solutions at SBC Americas 2026
(Fort Lauderdale, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At SBC Americas 2026, IAG Play reinforced its positioning beyond game development, presenting itself as an omnichannel technology provider. CTO Fernando Polti highlighted strong market interest in the company’s new terminal system, its refreshed game portfolio, and its solutions designed to seamlessly integrate land-based and online gaming experiences.
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.
Reusable Identity and Smoother Access: JUMIO’s Approach at Peru Gaming Show 2026
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026 hosted the conference “Reusable Identity: Less Friction, More Play – How to Simplify Player Access,” led by Pilar Pereira, Director of Strategic Alliances at JUMIO. She explained how the evolution of digital identity is transforming user experiences on online betting platforms amid strong global growth in the sector.
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.