INTERVIEWS
June 2026
The legislative exhortation to open the registration of casinos and online gambling in Mexico
Gambling legislation expert Gerardo Ballesteros Félix Díaz analyzes the exhortation presented in the Mexican Congress for the Ministry of the Interior to publish an open and transparent registry of casino and online betting permits. An initiative that "puts the finger on the sore spot on an ecosystem that has grown by leaps and bounds, but that still drags information asymmetries and regulatory challenges inherited from legislation that originally dates back to 1947," explains the author in an unmissable text.
Evoplay Highlights Innovation and Global Growth at AffPapa Madrid 2026
(Madrid, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Zhanna Tarakanova, PR Team Lead at Evoplay, shares insights on the company’s sponsorship of AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026, key industry trends, and upcoming expansion plans.
The New Strategic Value of Gaming
In a context of constant transformation, the gaming and online betting industry faces new challenges and opportunities that redefine growth and positioning strategies. In this column, Federico Rodríguez Aguiar, a marketing analyst with more than 35 years of experience in the gaming industry in Latin America and the Caribbean, analyzes how technological, regulatory, and business evolution is shaping a new strategic value for companies in the sector.
"Industry Referees for a Day" Boosts Networking at AffPapa Madrid 2026
(Madrid, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026, held May 18–20 in Spain, SoloAzar once again embraced interactive formats that brought together executives, operators, affiliates, and suppliers from the online gaming industry. This year, the media outlet introduced “Industry Referees for a Day”—a social media video series inspired by soccer and refereeing. Sector leaders were invited to use red, yellow, and green cards to highlight practices that either benefit or harm the iGaming ecosystem, while also sparking fresh networking opportunities among attendees.
Sportradar explains Why the 2026 World Cup Could Transform Betting in Latin America
(St. Gallen, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Rodrigo Cambiaghi, Senior Sales Executive, Digital Advertising LatAm at Sportradar, explains how artificial intelligence, real-time data, and “always-on” strategies are transforming advertising and user acquisition ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a tournament that could redefine the global sports betting market.
Accountability in Gambling: Insights from AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026
(Madrid, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026, panelists Šimon Vincze, Lars Kollind, Darina Nikolina, and Catie Di Stefano engaged in a candid discussion about responsible gambling, player protection, compliance, and accountability across the gaming industry. The session, titled “Who’s Really Responsible for Gaming?”, explored real-life experiences, the growing role of data and AI, and the ethical accountability of operators and affiliates in balancing commercial performance with player safety.
May 2026
StatsDrone Revolutionizes Data Analytics in iGaming at AffPapa Madrid 2026
(Madrid, SoloAzar Exclusive).- John Wright, CEO and co-founder of StatsDrone, shared with SoloAzar his insights after participating in the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026. He discussed how the company presented its new analytics platform NousViz, the feedback received from attendees, and the strategic goals driving StatsDrone’s expansion in the iGaming and affiliate marketing industries.
Exploring Strategic Trends from GAT Expo CDMX 2026 in the Gaming Industry
(Mexico City, SoloAzar Exclusive).- GAT Expo CDMX 2026 delivered a very positive balance, consolidating Mexico as a strategic hub for the gaming industry in Latin America and highlighting omnichannel integration as a driver of new opportunities, says José Aníbal Aguirre, CEO of GAT Events.
AI Is Redefining Acquisition, SEO, and Retention in iGaming
(Madrid, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026, industry leaders gathered for the panel “From Algorithms to Advantage: How AI Is Reshaping Acquisition, Retention, and Risk in iGaming,” where experts explored the growing influence of artificial intelligence across marketing, SEO, CRM, localization, and business operations. Moderated by Viorel Stan, the discussion featured insights from Shahar Attias, Assaf Stieglitz, Julia Logan, Efe Baysal, Frederico Camara, and Aris Vrakas.
AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026: “The Next Generation Doesn’t See a Border Between Gaming and Entertainment”
(Madrid, SoloAzar Exclusive).- At the AffPapa Conference Madrid 2026, industry executives and product specialists gathered for the panel “Gen Z & Gen Alpha: Designing Products For the Next Player Generation,” a discussion focused on changing player behavior, digital habits, gamification, prediction markets, and the future of iGaming products. Moderated by Thomas Carvalhaes, the session featured insights from Filip Koubek, Natalia Roitonen, Laura Gago, Henk Wolff, and Artak Ashkhatoyan. Throughout the conversation, speakers debated how younger audiences interact with gambling-related products and why operators must rethink product design, engagement, and responsible gaming strategies.
FIFA World Cup 2026: the sports betting market is set to break all records
(Buenos Aires, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The rise of online gambling, the expanded 48 team format, and the growth of regulated markets position the 2026 World Cup as the largest global stage for the betting industry. This article explores a market already associated with record figures, while also addressing mounting concerns over gambling addiction and the risk of match manipulation.