INTERVIEWS
October 2026
CT Interactive Outlines Aggregation Strategy and Growth Focus Following SBC Summit
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Martin Ivanov, COO at CT Interactive, reflects on the company's successful showcase at the SBC Summit in Lisbon. In this interview, he discusses the growing demand for streamlined aggregation models, the specific challenges of the European market, and the strategic roadmap for expanding their global footprint.
Habanero eyes LatAm growth after key takeaways from SBC Summit
(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Milda Mikelioniene, Business Development Executive at Habanero, spoke to SoloAzar following SBC Summit 2026 in Lisbon, highlighting the value of face-to-face conversations with operators, the opportunities emerging across Latin America and the increasingly selective approach of European operators. She also discussed Habanero’s latest games, including King Frog Feast, Battleship Strike and Jackpot Race™, as well as the company’s priorities for the months ahead.
Omnichannel: the experience is built by people
Omnichannel is transforming the way gaming organizations connect their in-person and digital channels. However, technology alone does not guarantee a consistent customer experience: it is also necessary for teams to understand their role within this strategy. In this column, Julio César Uliassi analyzes the role of people in building a true omnichannel experience.
G2E 2026 Wraps Up: Innovation, Networking, and Final Deals in Las Vegas
(Las Vegas, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As the world's premier gaming event draws to a close at The Venetian Expo, industry leaders are making the most of the final day to seal strategic alliances, wrap up an extensive educational program, and showcase the future of iGaming, AI, and sports betting. SoloAzar is right there on the show floor to bring you all the latest updates and innovations.
September 2026
The true size of gray or illegal gambling by companies and casinos in Mexico
The gaming and sweepstakes sector in Mexico is going through a crucial moment of consolidation and expansion. While the regulated market is experiencing steady growth driven by technological adoption and major sporting events, the industry faces a persistent challenge: the presence of the gray market and crime from illegal operations. Gerardo Ballesteros Félix Díaz, helps us to understand the dimensions of this phenomenon.
Brazilian presidential candidates differ on sports betting
(Brasilia, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The ban on bets determined by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva last Friday (September 25) placed the future of fixed-odds betting at the center of the Brazilian presidential dispute. The main candidates present different positions on the continuity of the regulated market, while criticism of Lula's decision is mainly concentrated on the timing chosen to issue the Provisional Measure, just nine days before the first round.
LatAm Regulators Discussed Illegal Gambling and Innovation at SiGMA North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The panel "The Red Pen Forum: Regulators Respond to the Industry," held during SiGMA North America 2026, brought together representatives from Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Honduras to analyze regulatory challenges, digital transformation, illegal gambling, and the need to adapt lotteries for new generations. The conference was moderated by Rodrigo Cigliutti, Executive Director of CIBELAE (Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting), and featured the participation of Marcelo Visconti, National Director of Lotteries and Quinielas of Uruguay; Carlos Moyano, President of IAFAS Entre Ríos, Argentina; Heidi Hernández Olivo, Deputy Secretary of the Puerto Rico Lottery; and Lissa Mencía, General Director of Lottery Operations and Games at Loto Honduras.
Affiliates and Acquisition: Keys to Regulated Markets in North America
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During SiGMA North America 2026, Cristopher Guzmán Reyes, Head of Affiliates at Logrand Entertainment Group; Guga Júnior, influencer and slots expert at Scalar Partners; Andrés Gómez, Head of Latin America Go-to-Market Strategy at Admattic; Yambot Aguilera, Gaming and Finance Sales Director at Google; and Paula Gabriel Jiménez, Advertising Client Growth Director for Microsoft at Aleph, analyzed the state and provincial affiliate ecosystem in North America, as well as the acquisition challenges in regulated markets.
Jordi Sendra, CEO of Alea: "Latin America is one of our most important regions"
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The CEO of Alea analyzes the company's participation in SiGMA North America, the potential of Mexico and Brazil and the growth opportunities in North America and Latin America. It also reviews the new features presented during the event, including the new sportsbook vertical and Alea Jackpot.