This Week's Top iGaming News, July 14, 2023

WeAreGame brings you our latest global iGaming news round-up, with plenty of interesting snippets to get your brain muscles into action.

Brazil Provisional Measures Anticipated Prior to Parliamentary Recess

Brazil’s annual recess of parliament will occur from the 18th of July until the 1st of August. Before the break, it is rumoured that the government should announce the provisional measures to regulate sports betting in the Latin American heartland. 

The provisional measures will solidify Brazil’s place in the iGaming world. The Brazilian Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, has spoken repeatedly about his support of the upcoming changes.

Peru Gaming Show Success for Win Systems

Jerico Gilabert, Sales Manager Gaming Peru for Win Systems, spoke with Yogonet last week about the company’s experience at the recent Peru Gaming Show. In the exclusive interview with Yogonet, he confirmed, "Our [Win Systems] experience at Peru Gaming Show was really enriching and successful.”

 He said, “The gaming industry in Peru has experienced significant growth in recent years, and it will surely continue to evolve and present interesting opportunities for companies in the sector.” 

Adding, “Fortunately, the pandemic is behind us and casinos are investing heavily to maintain player loyalty. In this context, providers must offer high-level technological innovation to meet these demands.”

AIEJA Welcomes Modernisation in Mexico

Mexican casino trade body, Aieja, has expressed pleasure regarding new proposals for the country. A press release on the body’s website stated, ‘Recognition of gaming as a healthy entertainment option for Mexican society over 21 years of age.’

The statement then adds that the move ‘Establishes legal security conditions for society, investors, businessmen and federal, state and municipal authorities. At the same time, it establishes clearer rules of what can and cannot be done in this matter.’ 

Several international casino operators in Mexico already have established entertainment and casino resorts, with more developments planned to bolster the country’s economy and tourism.

iGaming Metaverse Goes Live

A first-of-its-kind iGaming metaverse has opened up the exciting potential of the iGaming sector. BetConstruct, in collaboration with PandaMR, launched the immersive platform BCverse, to high acclaim. Curious minds can get an exciting glimpse of the world with some help from an AI version of Vigen Badalyan, co-founder of BetConstruct, in a video on the BetConstruct YouTube channel.

The ground-breaking virtual universe is billed by BetConstruct as being a ‘Cutting-edge metaverse space that combines gaming, networking, and commerce in one all-inclusive platform.’  Visually, visitors will face an authentic three-dimensional reconstruction of the company and its environment. The engaging platform offers accessible communication and networking, with AI customer service on hand 24/7 in over 100 languages.

iGB L!VE Focuses on Latam

 iGB L!VE, which has been on this week from 11 to 14 July at RAI Amsterdam, recognised the importance of the growing Latam iGaming market with two panels dedicated to the region. Speakers included several notable names in the industry.

Attendees could visit inspiring sessions such as 'Inside Esport Brazil: Data Analysis of the Region's Fast-Growing Esports Industry',  ‘Forming successful sports partnerships to break into Latin America’, and 'El Dorado or reality check? Get your Latam strategy right.'

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