The gaming sector in Colombia contributed to 0.2% GDP

The gaming sector in Colombia contributed close to US $456.78 million last year equating to 0.2% of Colombia’s GDP Minister Alberto Carrasquilla explained that thanks to Colombia’s gaming sector a transfer of US $170 million was made to the Health  sector and the Administrative Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (Colciencias) along with approximately 111,000…

[WATCH] Focus Americas: digital summit agenda sets the scene for debate

The Americas Digital Summit asks all the right questions as it takes on topics spanning regulation, compliance, fintech, and innovation SiGMA Group is excited to reveal the newly-released agenda for the inaugural Americas Digital summit. Running from 22-24 September, the summit brings well-known faces from the Latin American gaming and tech sector to a series…

Karen Sierra-Hughes promoted to Vice President of GLI

Karen Sierra-Hughes has been promoted to Vice President of GLI for the market in Latin America and the Caribbean Sierra Hughes has been with GLI since 2004, being responsible for a big part of the firm’s strategic business development across the Caribbean and the more popular gaming landscape of Latam.

Brazil’s betting sector starts its privatisation process

President Jair Bolsonaro has signed a decree privatising the sports betting industry through the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) and the Ministry of Economy The modality will be included in the Investment Partnerships Program (PPI), with the hope of engaging with the private sector for future operations. The concessions, studies and coordination…

Barranquilla pilot plan to restart businesses in September

As part of the recent measures of re-opening and restarting businesses and their operations, the city of Barranquilla will begin a pilot plan to reopen some of its casinos and other installations The responsibility and duty of opening these establishments will rely on The National Federation of Traders (Fenalco) and the Barranquilla City Hall. As…

Green lights for William Hill’s CG Technology

William Hill continues their expansion into the American Market with recent takeover deal with CG Technology; expanding their Las Vegas footprint to several marquee resorts In Las Vegas, the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved William Hill’s takeover of CG Technology. This massive takeover will give the British sports betting operator the right to operate sports books at…

Nevada launches the COVID Trace app

Several casinos are adopting the trace app and pushing information out about it through their media channels The state of Nevada launched the COVID Trace app – A contact tracing app that will allow people who have tested positive for COVID-19 to anonymously inform those they previously encountered of potential exposure; providing a significant boost to the state’s capacity to contact trace among visitors, which has been a…

BetAmerica to capitalise on its market

Kambi Group plc has signed a multi-year agreement with a subsidiary of Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) to become the sportsbook technology and services provider to CDI’s BetAmerica sports betting brand BetAmerica sportsbooks are currently available in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Indiana and Mississippi. The deal will position BetAmerica to capitalise on its market access to offer…

Gambling initiatives in Nebraska excluded from November ballot

Secretary of State Robert B. Evnen’s office found issues with the language of the initiatives In a press release on Tuesday, Nebraska Secretary of State Robert B. Evnen announced that the three measures taken to legalise casino gambling will not be on the November ballot as the language used in the initiatives was considered “misleading and confusing”. 

Playson expands with Buffalo Power: Hold and Win

Casino software developer Playson invites players on a journey across the America Prairies in its latest slot, Buffalo Power: Hold and Win Buffalo Power: Hold and Win is 3×5 videoslot with 20 paylines features a host of beautifully stylised wild animals and an expansive backdrop that is sure to transport players to the dusty plains of…