INTERVIEWS
August 2026
Galaxsys' Revolutionary Approach to iGaming Promotions and Retention
(Yerevan, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Following the strong results of its €300,000 network-wide campaign, Galaxsys reflects on the strategic power of promotional tools for player retention. The company also introduces a new swipe-based interaction model with Instawin and outlines an ambitious product roadmap ahead of the upcoming SBC Summit and SiGMA World.
Guatemala Caught in the Legal Vacuum of Online Gambling
(Buenos Aires, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Guatemala still lacks a comprehensive legal framework to regulate online gambling, although Congress is moving forward with a bill aimed at combating illegal slot machines, closing regulatory loopholes, and strengthening tax collection. This article reviews the main legislative milestones, including the so-called Bill 6645, and examines the current state of online gambling regulation in the Central American country.
July 2026
Mexico accelerates the modernization of its gambling regulation: everything you need to know
(Buenos Aires, SoloAzar Exclusive).- In the countdown to a new edition of SiGMA North America, SoloAzar continues with its special series "Mexico in 6 keys". In this second installment, the focus is on the current situation of gambling legislation in the country, the initiatives that seek to modernize the regulatory framework that is still based on a 1947 law and the measures promoted to strengthen transparency, supervision and legal certainty in one of the most relevant markets in Latin America. At the end of the article, readers will also find an exclusive benefit available to the SoloAzar community.
Anti-Money Laundering in Gaming and Lottery Operations in Mexico: Regulatory Framework, SAT Audits, and Sanctions
Gerardo Ballesteros Félix Díaz is a Legal and Corporate Consultant specializing in Gaming and Lottery Law at LC GAMING. In this exclusive column for SoloAzar, he examines the evolution of Mexico's regulatory framework. In this installment, he focuses on the obligations established under the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Transactions with Illicit Proceeds (LFPIORPI), the SAT's audit procedures, and the sanctions regime currently in force in Mexico.
From Spectators to Players: What the World Cup Taught Us About the Future of Interactive Entertainment
The 2026 FIFA World Cup marked a turning point in how fans engage with sports and digital entertainment. In this opinion piece, Fernando Mora explores how the growing demand for more immersive and interactive experiences is reshaping the future of iGaming, driven by sports content and technological innovation. Drawing on Playradar's experience, Sportradar's casino division, the author shares his perspective on the industry's next stage of evolution.
Mexico's Gaming Market Keeps Gaining Momentum
(Buenos Aires, SoloAzar Exclusive).– With a new edition of SiGMA North America just weeks away, Mexico is once again emerging as one of the gaming industry's key markets. Its sustained expansion, the rapid growth of online gaming, the dominance of sports betting, and an evolving regulatory landscape continue to attract the attention of operators, suppliers, and investors alike. In the first installment of the special series, "Mexico in 6 Key Points," we take a closer look at the trends and market indicators shaping one of LatAm's most dynamic gaming markets. At the end of the article, readers will also find an exclusive benefit available to the SoloAzar community.
Enhancing Responsible Gaming Through Effective Training at PGS 2026
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive) – Training, prevention, and technology took center stage at the "Value of Responsible Gaming in Gambling Operations" conference during the 2026 Perú Gaming Show (PGS). Presented by Fernando Calderón Castro, President of the National Gaming Society (SONAJA), the session brought industry leaders together to tackle current challenges and explore strategies for safer, more transparent, and sustainable operations.
NOVOMATIC Week Peru highlighted its innovations for operators
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The fourth edition of NOVOMATIC Week Peru gathered operators from all over the country in Lima in a personalized attention format that combined product exhibition, technical training, and commercial meetings. In a dialogue with SoloAzar, Katty López, Sales Director of NOVOMATIC Peru, highlighted the results of the showroom, analyzed the evolution of the Peruvian market, and reviewed the main innovations presented by the company for the sector.
LSports at the Peru Gaming Show: Building Presence, Opening Doors
(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The Peru Gaming Show was never just about the booth. For LSports, it was about showing up in a market where showing up still matters — and leaving with more than a contact list. Federico Brancato, Sales Manager for the LATAM Region, came to Lima with a clear sense of what operators in this part of Latin America need most right now. What he found confirmed it.
Beyond the Final Whistle: Lessons from the FIFA World Cup 2026
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its final days, Matt Sahakian, iGaming consultant and advisor, shares his reflections on how the world's biggest sporting event extends far beyond the action on the pitch. In this opinion piece, he explores how the tournament has become a meeting point for sport, innovation, regulation and business, while highlighting the growing role of regulated sports betting markets across Latin America and football's unique ability to bring people together across cultures.