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Ecuador has been without legal land-based casinos for 14 years — but that might soon change. A public referendum scheduled for November will propose allowing casinos to return within five-star resorts.  Ahead of the vote, LatAm iGaming Expert Ramiro Atucha spoke with LatAm iGamingBusiness journalist Kyle Goldsmith about the market and the positive impact regulation could have through much-needed tax revenue. Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/eUbXdDDE

Are You Watching This?!, the world’s leading sports engagement platform, has teamed up with VSiN, The Sports Betting Network to launch Game Finder - the ultimate destination for sports fans to discover and watch the most exciting games across the sporting world.  Together, they are making it easier than ever for fans to find the games that matter — and for partners to drive deeper engagement around them. Gaming America ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e-FP-Hag US iGaming Hub ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eCdBrUEB iGamingFuture ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ekRx68KP 

Real-time data has become the cornerstone of agility, transforming how the industry operates. It’s no longer about analysing what happened yesterday — it’s about responding to what’s happening right now.  Symplify Chief Sales Officer Christoffer Feldt - Sørensen explains to Gamblers Connect why the future of iGaming belongs to operators who can anticipate what’s about to happen, not just react to what’s happening now. Read the full op-ed here: https://lnkd.in/dtZCS3Dq

AI is reshaping the future of sports betting and fan engagement. During the Global Gaming Expo, SportsGrid CEO Jeremy Stein appeared on a panel titled “AI and the Future of Betting: Personalization, Engagement, and the Next-Gen Fan Experience.” Moderated by Jessica Welman (SBC), the discussion brought together Eric Rimsky, MBA, Head of Domestic Fantasy & Betting at the National Basketball Association), and Behshad Behzadi Chief Product, Technology & AI Officer at Sportradar.

Brazilian iGaming expert Elvis Lourenço was interviewed by ADRIAN A. from Gaming Intelligence Español about recent developments in the country. "Brazil must prioritise policies that attract players to the licensed environment."  Elvis also emphasised the importance of responsible gaming for the sector’s sustainability and discussed both the strengths and weaknesses of Spanish legislation as an example for Brazil. https://lnkd.in/dQS4Awuu .

Last week Brazilian iGaming Expert Elvis Lourenço spoke with Gambling Insider to share insights on Brazil’s regulatory landscape. “The country is moving toward greater stability and stronger action against illegal gambling, building a safer and more sustainable market.”a https://lnkd.in/d-895m2i 

How can operators turn data into actionable strategies that actually drive retention and results?  iGamingFuture Head of Content Curtis Roach spoke with Symplify CSO Christoffer Feldt - Sørensen to unpack the real opportunities and challenges of AI, big data, and player engagement.  Read the full interview here https://lnkd.in/eHyp5AfY

This week, Brazil approved a retroactive betting tax, and scrapped the proposed 50% rise. The new “Litígio Zero Bets” scheme introduces a 15% tax and 15% fine, giving operators 90 days to voluntarily declare past assets. The government expects to raise around $2.3bn through the initiative. Brazilian iGaming Expert Elvis Lourenço spoke with Kyle Goldsmith from iGamingBusiness to share his insights on Brazil’s new regulatory regime. https://lnkd.in/ew5CsY_T 

At the SBC Summit Lisbon, Hugo Baungartner, Grupo Esportes Gaming Brasil Business Director caught up with the legendary Gildo Mazza from Games Magazine Brasil to discuss the challenges of tackling the illegal market, the impact of rising taxes, and to announce upcoming updates for the Esportes da Sorte, Onabet, and Lottu platforms later this year. You can watch and read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eXA4beyd  

Following a carefully considered decision, Broadway Gaming COO Mark Cleary is stepping into the CEO role to lead the next exciting chapter of the business. David Butler will remain actively involved in shaping the long-term vision and culture of the Broadway Group, with a focus on M&A opportunities and strategic partnerships. Mark spoke exclusively with EGR Global’s Joe Levy about the transition and the road ahead. https://lnkd.in/edwNmDs8