Interview with Thiago Garrides, CEO at Cactus Gaming

Brazil.-  21 April 2026 www.zonadeazar.com During BiS SiGMA South America 2026, Thiago Garrides, CEO of Cactus Gaming, shared insights on the evolution of the iGaming market in Latin America, highlighting innovation and Brazil’s growth potential following recent regulation.

Overview

In an exclusive interview with Zona de Azar, Garrides emphasized that technological innovation—particularly in artificial intelligence, modularization, and ecosystem development—is currently the main driving force in the industry.

Brazil stands out as a strategic market both regionally and globally, especially after the implementation of regulation in 2025.

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Details and context

Despite the company’s international expansion plans, Brazil remains a key focus for Cactus Gaming in the coming years.

Garrides also highlighted that the main technological differentiators in the sector must be centered on platform stability, performance, and flexibility, enabling adaptation to different markets and evolving demands.

Future perspective

He defined the current stage of iGaming with one key word: evolution.

The industry now faces challenges related to adaptation, knowledge, and maturity—not only for operators entering the regulated market, but also for regulators who continue to deepen their understanding of the sector.

Edited by: @MaiaDigital www.zonadeazar.com