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Regulation, operators and the gambling market in Mexico and Central America, with what each story means for operators and affiliates.
Coahuila lawmaker announces reform to curb online gambling by minors
Deputy Alberto Hurtado says he is preparing a reform on gambling addiction among minors. So far the only formal step is a non-binding motion.
Winpot signs content deal with Playson to add casino games in Mexico
Mexican operator Winpot is adding Playson casino games to its online platform. No financial terms or launch date were disclosed.
Codere's owners weigh selling the group in pieces, Expansión reports
The funds that control Codere are studying a split into Europe, Latin America and online, citing a Mexico tax issue. Nothing is officially confirmed.
SportyBet enters Mexico with Cancún FC deal; Segob permit status unconfirmed
SportyBet entered Mexico by sponsoring Cancún FC. Third-party lists show its domain as 'temporarily inactive' with the DGJS; this is unconfirmed.
World Cup leaves PlayCity owner Ollamani with 967.8M peso operating loss
Five World Cup matches at Estadio Banorte cost Ollamani 967.8M pesos. PlayCity wasn't involved, but it is the group's top revenue earner.
OnlineSlot.mx: a data-first guide to online slots for players in Mexico
OnlineSlot.mx pairs free slot demos with RTP, volatility and max win explained in Mexican pesos, and only lists casinos licensed by Mexico's SEGOB.
Rush Street Interactive reaches 607,308 Latin American monthly users, up 46%
RSI reported a 46% rise in Latin American monthly active users in Q3 2026 and 218% regional revenue growth against a weak prior-year base.
Panama's gaming regulator sets rules for a digital tax lottery on e-invoices
Panama's Junta de Control de Juegos approved rules for a Digital Tax Lottery. The first B/.440,000 draw is set for December 29, 2026.
Bet365 users in Mexico report inactivity-fee warning while site remains blocked
Bet365 users in Mexico report an email warning of inactivity fees, even though the platform has been blocked in the country for almost a year.
Mexican appeals court rules for Bet365 and Betano; player funds stay frozen
A federal court ruled for Ganador Azteca against the blocking of Bet365 and Betano, but there is no return date and player funds remain frozen.
FMF probes Tepatitlán players over possible betting, suspends them provisionally
The FMF Disciplinary Commission provisionally suspended Tepatitlán FC players. No final sanction has been issued and no names are official.
Coahuila lawmaker urges data on online betting spend and gambling-harm prevention
Alberto Hurtado filed a non-binding resolution seeking statistics on betting participation and spending, plus gambling-harm prevention in Coahuila.
Stifel cuts Rush Street Interactive target to $30 on Colombia tax uncertainty
Stifel lowered its RSI price target from $34 to $30 and kept a Buy rating, citing Colombia's 16% emergency tax and slowing US iCasino growth.
Pragmatic Play signs slots and live casino deal with Mexico's Logrand
The supplier signed a multi-brand deal with Logrand Entertainment Group to add slots and live casino to two Mexican online casinos.
Querétaro city pledges constant watch on illegal slot machines
The city's government secretary says inspectors will keep watching and backing state prosecutors, citing two recent closures but no other figures.
AIEJA promotes responsible gambling in casinos with non-binding recommendations
Mexico's permit-holder association issued responsible gambling advice and repeated its own industry figures. No new rules or regulator action are involved.
FMF opens betting probe into Tepatitlán FC players, bars them from play
The FMF Disciplinary Commission opened a betting investigation into players of Liga de Expansión club Tepatitlán FC and suspended them pending a ruling.
Mexico's FGR opens casino-linked probe into former Chihuahua state prosecutor
Mexico's FGR is investigating César Jáuregui over alleged casino and front-man corruption raised by Governor Maru Campos. No casino has been named.
Mexican appeals court rules for Ganador Azteca over Bet365 and Betano block
A federal appeals court sided with Ganador Azteca in its bid for interim relief against the block. Player funds remain frozen.
Mexico gaming law overhaul: Segob draft and local bill still short of Congress
Segob's draft awaits the security cabinet and Martínez Urincho's bill sits in Mexico City's Congress. Neither has reached the federal Congress.