INTERVIEWS
July 2026
At PGS 2026, MINCETUR Explained How to Handle a Regulatory Inspection: Rights and Obligations for Compliance
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As part of Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026, one of the most important gaming industry events in Latin America, José Luis Pérez, Director of Organization and Registration at MINCETUR’s General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines, delivered a conference for land-based gaming operators. During his presentation, he explained the rights and obligations of license holders during regulatory inspections, detailed how inspectors carry out their duties, and emphasized the importance of fostering a strong culture of compliance to strengthen the regulated market.
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.
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.