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iGaming in Latin America

The landscape of iGaming in Latin America cannot be approached as a single market nor as a set of similar ones. Each jurisdiction operates under its own legal, economic, and technical conditions. Regulation may be active, stalled, or undefined, often varying within the same country. Infrastructure, payment systems, and user behaviour follow the same fragmented pattern.

But this fragmentation doesn’t reduce the region’s potential – it defines the terms on which it can be accessed. Success here begins with deep understanding of local contexts. Without this, even strong products and capable teams face avoidable failure.

This guide provides a market-by-market overview of the current regulatory frameworks across 19 Latin American jurisdictions. It also includes data on mobile and internet usage, local betting preferences, income benchmarks, and infrastructure access – factors that influence product localisation and operational planning.

Created for industry decision-makers, the report serves as a practical reference to support informed expansion planning in one of the most dynamic regions in global iGaming.

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What’s Inside the Latin America iGaming Market Overview

The report covers the regulatory setup, cultural habits, and practical conditions that influence how iGaming operates across Latin America (LatAm). It brings together laws, player behaviour, and infrastructure data to support planning and market assessment.

  • Licensing frameworks by market: A comparative view of regulatory models across LatAm countries – including where iGaming is legal, restricted, or unregulated
  • Localisation factors: Internet access, mobile adoption, and income benchmarks that affect product delivery and positioning
  • Betting culture: How football, horse racing, and traditional games shape demand across different regions
  • Regulatory complexity: Why jurisdiction-level laws matter – and how they impact operations, partnerships, and compliance
  • Opportunities for growth: Markets showing structural readiness, investment potential, or upcoming legal reforms

The report is intended for professionals overseeing product strategy, business development, legal affairs, or compliance related to market entry and expansion.

A word from expert

Despite structural challenges, Latin America offers highly favourable conditions for iGaming expansion. Growing internet access and the rise of mobile-first betting are fuelling demand, particularly in regions with deep-rooted gambling cultures.

As governments move to regulate and tax this fast-evolving sector, new opportunities are opening for both local and international operators. But success hinges on a clear understanding of jurisdiction-specific laws and market dynamics – a critical foundation for any sustainable growth strategy

Magnho José, President of the Brazilian Legal Gaming Institute
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