INTERVIEWS
September 2026
SiGMA North America Puts Mexico at the Center of iGaming
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- SiGMA North America 2026 kicked off yesterday in the Mexican capital with an agenda focused on investment, technological innovation, and regulation. The summit, which runs until tomorrow at Centro Banamex, brings together operators, technology providers, investors, and institutional representatives from various markets. The SoloAzar team is on the ground in Mexico City to cover the event's activities.
Evoplay’s Anastasiia Yakovykh explains the Appeal of "Caramelo Dog: Lucky Run"
(Cyprus, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In this interview, Anastasiia Yakovykh, Product Marketing Lead at Evoplay, discusses the evolution of crash games, the importance of player agency and short mobile sessions, and how "Caramelo Dog: Lucky Run" Brazilian-inspired setting and distinctive character-driven gameplay create memorable experiences designed to boost engagement and retention.
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.
Prediction market in Mexico: the new frontier between betting and finance
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- A few days before SiGMA North America, SoloAzar presents the latest installment of the special series "Mexico in 6 keys". In this case, it addresses a topic that is on everyone's lips in the industry these days: prediction markets that are blurring the line between traditional betting and financial instruments. Its international expansion and the growth of sports platforms open an interesting regulatory debate in Mexico. At the end of the article, readers will find an exclusive benefit for the SoloAzar community.
Exploring Thailand's Entertainment Complex Act: Casino Legalization Insights
(Thailand, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The country is standing at the precipice of a massive transformation in its gaming landscape. Billed as the potential next great Asian gaming hub, the push to legalize casinos through the highly debated Entertainment Complex Act has international operators and investors on the edge of their seats. However, a rollercoaster of political shifts, leadership changes, and strict regulatory demands has left the industry asking: What is the true status of Thailand's casino market in August 2026? Here is everything B2B stakeholders need to know about the regulatory hurdles, the political delays, and the future of Thai integrated resorts.
FECOLJUEGOS explains the solidarity campaign to support the victims of the earthquake
(Bogotá, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Evert Montero Cárdenas, president of FECOLJUEGOS, highlights the collective response of the gambling sector and calls on businessmen and the media to join the initiative "We bet on Hope and Solidarity".
Controversy in the UK: Upcoming regulatory change targets bookmakers on shopping streets
(London, SoloAzar Exclusive).- After the historic reform of the Gambling Act, the British government is going for more: it seeks to give municipalities the power to block new betting shops and gambling centers to revitalize the high streets. However, powerful groups in the sector such as Entain, strongly reject the reform and say they are victims of a kind of campaign against it. All the details in the article.
Germany's Gambling Paradox: Is the GlüStV 2021 Fueling the Black Market?
In this article, SoloAzar presents a comprehensive investigation into the German gambling market, evaluating the pros and cons of its current regulatory framework.
Australia Moves Forward with Online Gambling Reform Amid Strong Criticism
(Sydney, SoloAzar Exclusive) – The Australian government is advancing major online gambling reforms to limit advertising and protect minors. Yet, the initiative is drawing criticism from the Greens and independents, who are pushing for a total ban on betting ads and incentives instead.