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Congress president extends betting ban amendment deadline in Brazil
Brazilian Congress president Davi Alcolumbre has extended the deadline for lawmakers to submit amendments to the provisional measure prohibiting fixed-odds betting, giving deputies and senators additional time to propose changes to the government’s recently introduced ban.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
Lula doubts Congress will overturn Brazil’s betting ban
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he doubted Congress would overturn his government’s prohibition of fixed-odds betting, as Provisional Measure 1,394/2026 formally entered the legislative process.
Buenos Aires bill proposes tighter online betting controls
Lawmakers in Argentina’s Buenos Aires province have introduced a wide-ranging bill to strengthen online betting regulation, covering identity checks, session lengths, advertising, promotions and illegal operators.
Senator proposes tighter online betting controls in Colombia
Colombian senator Gustavo Moreno said he was preparing legislation to strengthen controls on online gambling, including digital identity verification and limits on deposits and losses.
Brazil seeks blocking of 5,209 betting domains after nationwide ban
Brazilian authorities have referred 5,209 betting-related domains for blocking as the government begins enforcing its nationwide prohibition of fixed-odds betting. Telecommunications regulator Anatel had issued blocking orders covering 2,387 of the domains by 29 September.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
Brazil sets 6 October deadline for betting market shutdown
Brazil’s government has set out the timetable for dismantling the country’s regulated betting market, with operators prohibited from accepting new deposits and required to make their websites and applications unavailable from 6 October.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
Government prepares online casino ban in Brazil
Brazil’s government is preparing a Provisional Measure (Medida Provisória) that could prohibit online casino games, as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva intensifies his campaign against betting platforms.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
Chile’s Finance Ministry opens search for new Superintendent of Casinos de Juego
The position requires a minimum of three years’ experience in senior management or leadership roles in inspection and/or regulatory matters. Additional points will be awarded in the curricular analysis for experience in control, auditing and/or process analysis and modelling, as well as intermediate English proficiency. The successful candidate will be
Managing Director, G3 Newswire
Dominican Republic gambling bill sent to president after Senate approves deputies’ changes
The Dominican Republic’s gambling-reform bill has been sent to President Luis Abinader after the Senate approved amendments made by the Chamber of Deputies, completing its passage through Congress.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
Buenos Aires online gambling levy triggers political dispute
Buenos Aires Province’s new 2% contribution on prizes from online immediate-resolution games has triggered criticism from opposition politicians and exposed divisions within the governing Peronist movement, moving the debate beyond the mechanics of the levy and towards the use of gambling derived revenue.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
Lula renews call for betting shutdown in Brazil as government weighs further action
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has renewed his criticism of online betting, saying he would personally favour closing betting companies, while stopping short of announcing a formal change to Brazil’s regulated market.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
Buenos Aires lawmakers revive online gambling commission
Buenos Aires Province lawmakers will return to work on online-gambling safeguards on 16 September, when the Chamber of Deputies’ Committee on Gambling, Lottery and Prevention of Gambling Addiction considers 27 active measures on youth protection, advertising, access controls and online casino regulation.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
Chile – Senate commission proposes tighter framework for online betting
Chile's Senate Economy Commission has proposed a series of measures to be incorporated into legislation regulating online betting, including a licensing system limited to operators legally incorporated in Chile with known offices and registered addresses.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
Ruth Evans has been named as the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced the appointment of the new Chair of the UK Gambling Commission.
Editor, G3 Newswire
Buenos Aires Province introduces 2% levy on online slot prizes
Buenos Aires Province has begun applying a 2% contribution to prizes generated by online games of immediate resolution, including virtual slots, under a measure the provincial government expects to raise between ARS35bn and ARS40bn per month.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
Brazil establishes process to pursue more than R$1bn in illegal betting funds
Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has established an administrative process for pursuing the potential forfeiture of more than R$1bn in blocked funds linked to illegal fixed-odds betting operators.
Argentina Correspondent, G3 Newswire
