Tag Archives: Mexico
Mexico – Sudden boom in Illegal casinos in Tamaulipas
The Federation of Chambers of Commerce (FECANACO) in the north-eastern state of Tamaulipas reported a proliferation of illegal casinos in the first ten days of this year on the border with the United States. They demand that the government investigate the situation before it expands even further. Carlos Muñoz González, vice president for FECANACO security…
Mexico- State of Nuevo León revokes slot machine tax
Lawmakers in the state of Nuevo León have voted to end a tax placed on slot machines last year. The decision was made after the tax failed to increase revenues for the state. A new tax was put on each slot machine in 2021. The tax stood at around US$4 per day per slot machine….
Mexico – Tax increase on casinos confirmed in state of Querétaro
The Governor of the state of Querétaro Mauricio Kuri González confirmed that the state government’s Revenue Act for 2022 will increase taxes on casinos. Local deputy, Gerardo Ángeles, president of the Planning and Budget Commission of the Legislature, also confirmed that the proposed income law of the Executive Power included a tax on casinos, a new…
Mexico- Increased taxes proposed for casinos in Nuevo León
The government of Nuevo León sent a partial version of the Fiscal Package for 2023 to the state congress. Amongst the proposed changes is an increased tax hike on casinos from 10 to 15 per cent. The tax increases are part of a wider package of hikes including increases for transport, alcoholic beverages and new…
Mexico – Gangs using gambling to launder money in Eastern Europe
Fears are growing that Mexican drug gangs are using casinos in Eastern Europe to launder money. The Jalisco New Generation (CJNG ) cartel and The Sinaloa Cartel have extended their operations to Eastern European countries, where Albanian criminal groups are responsible for laundering their money say security cabinet authorities. According to local authorities both cartels have established links…
Mexico –No more licences as government offers apology to Casino Royale Victims
The Government of Mexico will not increase the number of license for new casinos and will increase its control over the industry. After offering a public apology to the relatives of the 52 fatalities in the Casino Royale fire, which occurred 11 years ago in the city of Monterrey, the Undersecretary of Human Rights of…
Mexico – Gaming association wants uniform tax rate
The Association of Permit Holders, Operators and Providers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry in Mexico (AIEJA) has requested that a single tax rate be imposed on the casino industry. The gaming association requested the Federal Government to implement “a single and proportional tax, which is fair to the casinos.” In a statement the AIEJA…
Mexico – Zitro takes Zitro experience to Mexico
Zitro will hold its prestigious Zitro Experience event on June 9 in Mexico City, reinforcing its commitment to the region. This annual meeting has become one of the company’s most anticipated events of the year, where Zitro unveils its latest innovations to important operators in Mexico. As Johnny Viveiros Ortiz, founder of Zitro said: “Mexico…
Mexico – Wiztech to offer Pariplay’s Fusion offering
Pariplay has strengthened its presence in Mexico after partnering with Wiztech. Customers of Wiztech’s operator brand, Winpot.mx, will be able to access content from the supplier’s Fusion offering. For Pariplay, the deal follows agreements with Caliente, Codere and Virtualsoft in the market. Andrew Maclean, VP of Sales at Pariplay, commented: “Our Fusion platform offers an…
