EGT — Noticias | SoloAzar International

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.

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Martin Ivanov: "Latin America remains one of CT Interactive's key strategic regions"

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- CT Interactive Chief Operating Officer Martin Ivanov reflects on the company's experience at the Peru Gaming Show, highlights the opportunities emerging in the Peruvian market, and outlines the company's strategic priorities for expanding across Latin America.

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PORFOLIOS

Digitain appoints Terry Lee as Head of Asia Region

(Yereván).- Digitain has named Terry Lee as Head of Asia Region, reinforcing its leadership team to accelerate growth, expand strategic partnerships, and strengthen its presence across regulated Asian markets.

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Regulation and the Black Market in Latin America: Challenges and Solutions

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).– As part of the Peru Gaming Show (PGS) 2026 conferences, gaming industry leaders analyzed one of the main challenges currently facing regulated markets in Latin America: the growth of illegal gambling. The panel "Regulation and the Black Market: Challenges and Solutions" brought together Carlos Fonseca, CEO of Gaming Law, as moderator; Neil Montgomery, founding partner of Montgomery & Associados; Tatiana Vásquez, founding partner of Vázquez Asociados; Karen Sierra Hughes, Vice President for Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain at GLI; and Vanessa Cabrera, Director of the Control and Sanction Directorate of the DGJCMT-MINCETUR, who debated the causes of the black market, the available regulatory tools, and strategies to strengthen channeling toward legal gaming in the region.

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Fernando Polti, Founder & CTO of IAG Play, talks about everything related to Peru Gaming Show

(Lima, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Fernando Polti, Founder & CTO of IAG Play analyzes the company's participation in Peru Gaming Show, highlights the expansion of its terminal ecosystem and anticipates the company's next projects to consolidate its presence in Latin America during 2026.

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1xCare: Advancing Compliance in the Gambling Industry for a Safer Future

(Limassol, SoloAzar Exclusive).- As player protection becomes an increasingly important topic across regulated markets, 1xCare has officially launched as a non-profit initiative dedicated to responsible gambling. In an exclusive interview with SoloAzar, Simon Westbury, Strategic Advisor to 1xBet and Chairperson of 1xCare, explains why the organization was created, how it will operate independently, and what role it aims to play in shaping a safer gambling ecosystem worldwide.

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EVENTO

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.

Friday 17 Jul 2026 / 12:00