Tag Archives: CONAJZAR

 Paraguay Gambling Law amendments question Conajzar privileges 

SBC News  Paraguay Gambling Law amendments question Conajzar privileges 

Fourteen members of Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies have called on the government to modify articles of the Gambling Law. The deputies have urged the government to end the privileges of Conajzar, the National Gambling Commission of Paraguay, in granting concessions for gambling licenses. The deputies signed a proposal seeking to revise six articles of Paraguay’s Gambling Law (8, 11, 13, …

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Conajzar to face probe on Paraguay sports betting tender

SBC News Conajzar to face probe on Paraguay sports betting tender

CONACOM – the competitions authority of Paraguay – has launched a probe into the tender competition to operate a federal sports betting franchise.  Launched in September 2022, the blighted competition was run by Conajzar, the National Gambling Authority of Paraguay, for the exclusive rights to operate a national sports betting franchise. The tender was lambasted by participating suitors who stated …

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Conajzar franchise award challenged by unhappy suitors

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Paraguay’s tender to award a national sports betting franchise has come under disrepute as participants have rejected the concession’s result. This week, Conajzar, the gambling authority of Paraguay, announced Daruma Sam as the winner of its competition to operate an exclusive sportsbook franchise across all provinces. The decision was immediately challenged by participants, who accused Conajzar of having no intention …

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Conajzar sees suitors declare interest to win Paraguay’s Sports Betting Franchise

SBC News Conajzar sees suitors declare interest to win Paraguay’s Sports Betting Franchise

Conajzar, the gambling authority of Paraguay, has received seven business applications to compete in its tender to operate a ‘national sports betting franchise’. The tender was formally announced during the summer, as Conajzar promoted the competition via a nationwide advertising campaign, informing Paraguay’s public and business community of its intentions to launch a new sports betting franchise.  Yesterday, Conajzar lauded …

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Paraguay’s Conajzar criticised for the launch of undefined sports betting tender

SBC News Paraguay’s Conajzar criticised for the launch of undefined sports betting tender

Paraguay’s gambling lobby has stated that the government must finalise Law-1016 in order to proceed with a tender guaranteeing exclusive rights to operate a nationwide sports betting franchise. Demands follow Conajzar, Paraguay’s Gambling Commission, announcing at the start of September that it had launched a tender that will give stewardship for a company/consortium to run a sports betting franchise granted …

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Paraguay launches exclusive tender for sports betting franchise

SBC News Paraguay launches exclusive tender for sports betting franchise

Conajzar the gambling regulator of Paraguay, has launched a tender for the exclusive rights to operate a national sports betting franchise.  The decision was disclosed to local media via an advertising campaign sanctioned by Conajzar, informing the public and businesses of tender proceedings. The campaign revealed that Conajzar would announce competing suitors on 31 October as it seeks to find …

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Paraguay overhauls slot machine laws against Conajzar desires

SBC News Paraguay overhauls slot machine laws against Conajzar desires

Mario Abdo Benitez, President of Paraguay has signed an executive order that will overhaul the South American nation’s land-based gambling laws. This week, Abdo Benitez fulfilled a principal mandate of the ANR Colorado (Conservative) government signing Law-6903 ‘Ley de Tragamonedas’ as a federal order to be implemented across Paraguay’s 17 provinces.    The Law’s headline directive will implement a ban on …

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Insider Sport: On The Ball – Oikos probe asks tough questions on Spanish football integrity

SBC News Insider Sport: On The Ball – Oikos probe asks tough questions on Spanish football integrity

From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, InsiderSport has you covered. This week’s OTB reports on integrity allegations, club acquisitions and the possible reintroduction of safe standing areas in English football stadiums. Spanish match-fixing allegations lead to nine arrests. A total of nine people were arrested after corruption allegations …

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Balbuena predicts consequences following Paraguayan football integrity appeal

SBC News Balbuena predicts consequences following Paraguayan football integrity appeal

Consequences should be expected according to the former director general of Paraguay’s CONAJZAR gambling commission, Javier Balbuena, following the recent appeal against Club Olimpia president Marco Trovato. The appeal, which was made last week to the Paraguayan Football Association (APF),  requested that an investigation be opened into Trovato following allegations first reported by the La Nación newspaper group.  The report …

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Javier Balbuena – Paraguay needs to strengthen CONAJZAR remits

SBC News Javier Balbuena - Paraguay needs to strengthen CONAJZAR remits

Javier Balbuena, former Director General of Paraguay’s CONAJZAR gambling commission, has been appointed as a key advisor to the Committee of Economic Affairs which is set to undertake a wholesale review of the country’s gambling laws. Speaking to SBCNoticias, Balbuena has confirmed that Committee members will review three separate ‘Games of Azar’ bills seeking to establish a new regulatory framework governing Paraguayan …

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