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Chile Enables VAT Payments for Foreign Betting Platforms
Chile.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Chile’s Internal Revenue Service (SII) has established a registration system that will allow foreign online betting platforms without domicile or residence in the country to...
EvenBet Gaming Named Poker Supplier of the Year at the EGR B2B Awards 2026
Global poker vertical leader secures prestigious accolade in London, highlighting continuous technical innovation and strategic expansion. Malta.- June 05, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com EvenBet Gaming, a leading software provider of online poker and card...
Sportradar Nets Official Wimbledon Tennis Data and AV Betting Rights Deal
Switzerland.- June 05, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Sportradar Group AG (NASDAQ: SRAD), a leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans and bettors, today announced a multi-year extension of its data...
Wazdan Expands Portuguese Presence with YoBingo.pt launch
Malta.- June 05, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Wazdan, the gain-focused developer, has strengthened its footprint in Portugal after going live with a collection of titles on YoBingo.pt via Light & Wonder’s aggregation...
FeedConstruct Secures Romanian Football Exclusive Data and Streaming Rights
Malta.- June 05, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com FeedConstruct announces a strategic agreement securing the exclusive data and video streaming rights to a comprehensive portfolio of Romanian football competitions. This partnership grants FeedConstruct exclusive...
Prediction Markets Polarise Opinion at NEXT Valletta 2026
Malta.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Prediction markets emerge as one of the most debated topics at NEXT Summit Valletta 2026, generating opposing views among executives, investors and industry leaders....
George Santos and Kalshi Renew the Debate on Insider Information
United States.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com A new federal investigation in the United States is once again placing prediction markets under public scrutiny. Former U.S. Congressman George Santos is...
Prediction Markets Gain Momentum Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026
United States.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Prediction markets continue to establish themselves as one of the most significant developments within the global betting and event ecosystem. A new survey published...
Allwyn North America Appoints Khalid Jones as CEO
United States.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Allwyn has announced the appointment of Khalid Reede Jones as the new CEO of Allwyn North America. Jones will officially assume the role...
Flashscore Examines UK Betting Trends Ahead of World Cup
United Kingdom.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Flashscore has released a study examining the betting habits of British football fans ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The findings reveal a...
Africa to Debut New Summit at iGB L!VE 2026
Africa.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com WorldGaming has announced the signing of an agreement with the African iGaming Alliance (AiA) aimed at supporting the development of sustainable and well-regulated gaming...
Regulation or Revenue? Asia Debates Gaming’s Future
Asia.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Asia’s gaming industry is facing a strategic decision that could define its development for years to come: whether to prioritise rapid expansion in emerging markets...
Macau Regulator Rejects Claims About Electronic Card Shoes
Macau.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has publicly rejected allegations circulated online suggesting that electronic card shoes used in the territory’s casinos are...
Latin America Prepares for the Most Digital World Cup in History
Latin America.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to become the most digitally connected sporting event ever staged. With 48 national teams, 104 matches...
Irish Authorities Place Polymarket Under Regulatory Scrutiny
Ireland.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The global debate surrounding prediction markets continues to intensify as Polymarket becomes the latest platform to attract the attention of Irish authorities. The development highlights...
Europe Introduces New Standard to Detect Risks in Online Betting
Europe.– June 5, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Europe’s online betting industry is taking a significant step forward in responsible gambling with the introduction of a pioneering standard designed to map and classify...
bplay Launches “Silence” Ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Argentina.– 04 June 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com bplay has unveiled “Silence”, a new campaign developed ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 that proposes a different approach from traditional World Cup advertising....
Rodrigo Cambiaghi, Sportradar: Keys to Marketing for the 2026 World Cup
Switzerland.- June 4 2026 www.zonadeazar.com In this exclusive interview with Zona de Azar, Rodrigo Cambiaghi, Senior Digital Advertising Sales Executive for Latin America at Sportradar, explains how the 2026 FIFA...
ReferOn Shortlisted for Two EGR B2B Awards 2026
Malta.- June 04, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com ReferOn, the data-driven affiliate management platform, has been shortlisted in two categories at the EGR B2B Awards 2026: “Affiliate Software Supplier” and “Full Service Platform of...
Brazil: Finance Ministry Opens Public Hearing for Betting Sector
Brasil.– 4 June 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has officially published a notice convening a public hearing for betting providers and stakeholders operating within the regulated market. The main...
Brazil: Legal Analysis Warns of Betting Law Contradictions
Brasil.- 4 June 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com A legal analysis in Brazil states that the new betting legislation may create contradictions between the recently implemented regulatory framework and historical provisions of Brazilian...
Brazil Reviews Bank Controls Against Illegal Gambling
Brasil.- 4 June 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Brazil’s regulated betting sector is assessing a proposal that seeks to expand the responsibility of banks and financial institutions in detecting and blocking operations linked...
FIRST.bet Unveils UltraCup for the 2026 World Cup
Global.– 04 June 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com FIRST.bet has launched UltraCup, a new engagement platform specifically designed for the FIFA World Cup 2026. The solution aims to provide operators with a complete...
Blokotech’s SiGMA Global Padel Tour heads to Miami
USA.- June 04, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Blokotech, an innovative leader in iGaming software solutions, is all set for the third stop of the 2026 Bloko Padel Tour, in collaboration with SiGMA World,...
Sportium Launches Its 2026 World Cup Campaign
Spain.– 4 June 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Sportium has unveiled a new marketing campaign focused on the FIFA World Cup 2026, strengthening its position within the sports betting ecosystem and capitalising...
SBC Summit Unveils New Passes and Affiliate Leaders Summit Access
Portugal.- May 4, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com SBC Summit has overhauled its ticketing structure with the introduction of five dedicated pass categories, while Affiliate Leaders Summit will now operate as a standalone...
Federal Investigation Targets Prediction Markets
USA.- June 04, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com US authorities are investigating transactions involving former Congressman George Santos on prediction market platform Kalshi, reigniting concerns over insider trading and market manipulation risks. Overview...
SBC Summit Americas Returns with New Networking Formats
USA.- June 4, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com SBC Summit Americas returns next week with the launch of SBC Connections, a new networking programme designed to transform how attendees meet, connect, and do...
Stellar Gaming Strengthens the Responsible Gaming Debate at BiS Brasília
Brazil – 4 June 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Stellar Gaming concluded its participation at BiS Brasília 2026 by establishing itself as one of the leading voices in the discussion surrounding responsible gaming...
ChatBet Brings Sports Betting to WhatsApp
Latin America.– 4 June 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com ChatBet is driving a new evolution in online sports betting through a WhatsApp-based platform that allows users to interact with artificial intelligence and...
Ready Play Gaming Expands with SkillOnNet
Malta.- June 04 de 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The content provider has integrated its full portfolio into the SkillOnNet network, bringing its Reel Jackpots series to players across Canada, Ontario and Mexico. Overview...
Esportes da Sorte Sponsors Recife São João Festival
Partnership with Galo da Madrugada Reinforces the Brand’s Presence at Pernambuco’s Largest Cultural Events Brazil.- June 04, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Forrozão do Galo 2026 will once again be sponsored by Esportes da...
Betfair Faces Landmark Duty of Care Court Test
United Kingdom.– 4 June 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Betfair faces a potentially landmark High Court case this week examining whether an online gambling operator may owe a duty of care to...
Aviator Debuts in the U.S. with Lucky North Casino
Malta.- 04 de Junio de 2026 www.zonadeazar.comThe popular crash game has officially entered the U.S. market through a partnership with Lucky North Casino, a platform operated by Ruby Seven Studios...
Rodrigo Cambiaghi of Sportradar: The Keys to Marketing for the 2026 World Cup
Switzerland.- June 3 2026 www.zonadeazar.com In this exclusive interview with Zona de Azar, Rodrigo Cambiaghi, Senior Digital Advertising Sales Executive for Latin America at Sportradar, explains how the 2026 FIFA...
Zitro Digital Goes Live on Brazino777 in Brazil
Spain.- June 03, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Zitro Digital, the online arm of leading gaming supplier Zitro, is further expanding its footprint in Brazil through a new partnership with Brazino777, one of...
Uplatform Launches New Conversion Strategy Guide
Every Click Leaves a Clue Czech Republic.- June 03, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com It’s been a long week. I sat listening to the drum of rain. I have spent a long time in rooms...
Slotegrator Boosts Retention with Engagement Toolkit
Czech Republic.- June 3 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Slotegrator, a leading software and business solution provider in the iGaming industry, announces updates to its platform that enable operators to create, build, and...
Wazdan Adds World Cup Penalty Kick to 9 Balls
Malta.- June 03, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com Wazdan, the leading gain-focused developer, has expanded its top-performing portfolio with the launch of 9 Balls, a football-themed title that introduces a new Penalty Kick feature and...
Nevada Court Blocks Polymarket Operations
United States.- June 3, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Nevada gaming regulators have secured another legal victory in their ongoing battle against prediction markets. A state court ruled in favor of the...
President of COAF, Praises the Professionalism of BiS SiGMA Brasília 2026
Brazil. – June 3, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The event is taking place at the Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada through Wednesday During BiS SiGMA Brasília 2026, which began this morning (June 2),...
Brazil Simplifies Tax Filing, Targets Illegal Gambling
Brazil.—June 3, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The Brazilian government announced that it will move forward with new tax simplification measures that could significantly reduce the requirement to file income tax returns...
Crash Games Reshape Europe’s Online Casino Market
With more than 100 million monthly active users worldwide, crash games have become one of the fastest-growing segments in iGaming. Their blend of simplicity, instant gratification, and real-time decision-making is...
BiS Brasília Promotes Regional Expansion of Gaming
Brazil.– June 03, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com BiS Brasília 2026 opens with a clear message from its organisers: bringing the gaming and regulated betting industry to new regions across Brazil. During the...
Novomatic Spain Receives Responsible Gaming Seal
Spain.– June 03, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Novomatic Spain has strengthened its position in responsible gaming after receiving a new certification recognising its sustainable practices and commitment to player protection. The distinction...
Brazil: CBF Defends Brazil’s Regulated Betting Market
Brazil.– June 02, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The Vice-President of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Michelle Ramalho, publicly defended Brazil’s regulated sports betting market, stating that licensed betting operators are just as...
Holland Gaming Technology Joins IBIA Integrity Network
Netherlands.– June 03, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Holland Gaming Technology has officially joined the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) monitoring network, strengthening efforts to detect and prevent suspicious betting activity within...
Río Negro Strengthens Training for Lottery Agents
Argentina.– June 03, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The Government of Río Negro is promoting a new training programme for lottery agents across the province, aimed at strengthening professional development, improving service quality...
Río Negro Hosts Community Sticker Swap Event
Argentina.– June 03, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Río Negro Lottery is promoting a new community initiative aimed at children and families across the province. The event will feature a large-scale sticker swap...
WLA Calls for Equal Regulation of Prediction Markets
International.– June 03, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The World Lottery Association (WLA) is calling for prediction markets to be subject to the same regulatory standards as traditional sports betting operators. The...
Barry Diller Launches Bid for MGM Resorts
United States.– June 03, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com American media billionaire Barry Diller has launched a bid to acquire full control of MGM Resorts International through his company People Inc., in a...
Stellar Gaming Highlights Responsible Gaming at BiS Brasília
Brazil.– June 03, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com Stellar Gaming takes part in BiS Brasília 2026 with a conference focused on responsible gaming and customer service innovation, reinforcing the importance of technology and...
Evoplay Launches Crimson Crown Hold & Win Slot
Ukraine.- June 03, 2026 www.zonadeazar.com The award-winning studio has unveiled a new slot featuring classic paylines, Hold & Win mechanics and jackpot opportunities of up to 5,000x the bet. Overview Evoplay...