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EveryMatrix has received regulatory accreditation from Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade & Tourism (Mincetur). This falls in line with the igaming technology provider’s goal to deliver compliant solutions within regulated and emerging markets. EveryMatrix is one of the first to be accredited in the country, enabling its customers to gain early market share. Bobby Longhurst, Group Chief Commercial Officer at …

Representatives from Peru’s League 1 club Los Chankas have made accusations about a potential match-fixing incident in a league match. On social media, the club’s management alleged that their 1-0 loss to Atlético Grau in a recent match from the Liga 1 Te Apuesto has caused concerns over a potential pre-game settlement agreement.  The post said: “Unfortunately, we are obliged …

MINCETUR – The Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru has announced the appointment of Yuri Guerra Padilla as the new President of the General Directorate of Gambling (DGJCMT). On Monday, MINCETUR informed media that it had terminated the tenure of Eduardo Sevilla Echevarría as President of the General Directorate, providing no reasons for the incumbent’s dismissal. His replacement, …

The government of Peru seeks a new President to lead the General Directorate of Casino Games and Slot Machines (DGJCMT). The development comes following the removal of incumbent Eduardo Sevilla Echevarría, whose tenure was terminated yesterday by MINCETUR, Peru’s Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. MINCETUR issued an update signed by Minister of Trade Juan Carlos Mathews Salazar detailing that …

Silvia Paleari, Director of Public Affairs at the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) provides an extensive view on the evolving dynamics impacting sports betting regulations across South American markets. As the governments of Brazil, Peru, and Chile move to regulate online gambling, the IBIA plays a crucial role in advocating for well-regulated and secure sports betting markets, ensuring the protection …

Developments in Bolivia are seemingly being mirrored in Peru, where accusations of a ‘sports betting mafia’ are circulating around the country’s professional football scene. The Association of Professional Footballers of Peru (Safap) asked the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) earlier this week to commit to an in depth investigation into Liga 1 match performances.  This followed the Academia Cantolao becoming aware …

Peru is set to become the latest South American nation to launch an online gambling and sports betting marketplace, following the government’s promulgation of Law No. 31806. Announced by the National Gazette, Law No. 31806 was approved to modify Peru’s existing Gambling Law by establishing a regulatory framework for online gambling and sports betting transactions. The Law has been forwarded …

The Congress of Peru has sanctioned a series of amendments to its pending Gambling Law of 2022 to rectify loopholes in how online gambling will be regulated in the South American nation.  These changes come following industry criticism of the initial hastily enacted legislation, which held several discrepancies and allowed gaps for potential tax evasion. In a vote that saw …

The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has released its Q1 2023 Integrity Report, revealing 40 instances of suspicious betting activity identified by its membership, which represents nearly 50% of all commercial online betting worldwide and over $137 billion in sports betting turnover. The report highlighted the critical need for effective integrity solutions in Latin America, of importance for Brazil, and …

Oddin.gg has expanded the reach of its esports tournaments in Latin America and the Western Hemisphere generally, setting up a new trading hub in Peru. Based in the Peruvian capital of Lima, the team will function as an extension of Oddin.gg’s European operation, which currently consists of 50 traders covering 15 titles, including CS:GO, Dota 2, League of Legends, Call …