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Drawing on his experience leading the development of technology platforms for the online gaming industry, Fernando Polti, Founder & CEO of Wizards, examines how the FIFA World Cup 2026 will put sports betting operators' infrastructure to the ultimate test. In this opinion piece, he explains why the real challenge will not be attracting more users, but responding with precision and stability to the extreme peaks in live betting activity that will determine the performance of every platform.

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Fernando Polti, Founder & CTO of IAG Play, talks about everything related to Peru Gaming Show

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Fernando Polti, Founder & CTO of IAG Play analyzes the company's participation in Peru Gaming Show, highlights the expansion of its terminal ecosystem and anticipates the company's next projects to consolidate its presence in Latin America during 2026.

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PORFOLIOS

Digitain appoints Terry Lee as Head of Asia Region

(Yereván).- Digitain has named Terry Lee as Head of Asia Region, reinforcing its leadership team to accelerate growth, expand strategic partnerships, and strengthen its presence across regulated Asian markets.

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1xCare: Advancing Compliance in the Gambling Industry for a Safer Future

(Limassol, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As player protection becomes an increasingly important topic across regulated markets, 1xCare has officially launched as a non-profit initiative dedicated to responsible gambling. In an exclusive interview with SoloAzar, Simon Westbury, Strategic Advisor to 1xBet and Chairperson of 1xCare, explains why the organization was created, how it will operate independently, and what role it aims to play in shaping a safer gambling ecosystem worldwide.

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APADELA and the Future of Sports Betting in Peru Following Regulation

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- During the Peru Gaming Show 2026, Gonzalo Rosell, President of the Peruvian Association of Online Sports Betting and Related Activities (APADELA), analyzed the current state of the Peruvian remote gaming and sports betting market following the implementation of the regulatory framework. In his presentation, “Current Situation of the Remote Gaming and Sports Betting Industry Post-Regulation in Peru,” the executive highlighted the tax challenges facing the formal industry and called for a review of the selective consumption tax.

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Beyond Compliance: New Challenges in Anti-Money Laundering for the Gaming Industry

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026, Carlos Hermoza Horna, Founder & Managing Partner at CompliLab Legal Latam, delivered a conference focused on how anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in the gaming sector must evolve beyond regulatory obligations. His presentation highlighted the growing sophistication of financial crime, the importance of technology, and the need to build a genuine compliance culture across gaming organizations.

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EVENTO

Regulation and the Black Market in Latin America: Challenges and Solutions

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).– As part of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026 conferences, gaming industry leaders analyzed one of the main challenges currently facing regulated markets in Latin America: the growth of illegal gambling. The panel "Regulation and the Black Market: Challenges and Solutions" brought together Carlos Fonseca, CEO of Gaming Law, as moderator; Neil Montgomery, founding partner of Montgomery & Associados; Tatiana Vásquez, founding partner of Vázquez Asociados; Karen Sierra Hughes, Vice President for Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain at GLI; and Vanessa Cabrera, Director of the Control and Sanction Directorate of the DGJCMT-MINCETUR, who debated the causes of the black market, the available regulatory tools, and strategies to strengthen channeling toward legal gaming in the region.

Wednesday 15 Jul 2026 / 12:00