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Playtech Publishes its Third Responsible Gambling Report Exploring Consumer Insights in Latin American Gambling Industry

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Playtech has released the third edition of its e-book focusing on the Latin American gambling industry. This edition, explores player trends, concerns, and key interests, offering expert insights on responsible gaming to industry peers in one of the fastest-growing regions worldwide.

The latest version of the study includes significant updates and findings from a survey conducted with 2500 people across Latin America. Participants from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Colombia shared their experiences as online players, providing a comprehensive overview of public perceptions of the Latin American market, including previously unpublished insights.

Brazil and Peru launched online gambling regulations this year, and player perceptions are shifting. The new regulations have increased confidence in the sector, with only 25% of respondents avoiding betting due to concerns about fraud and gambling-related harm. Peru has seen the highest rate of frequent players, with 92% betting monthly, and 80% of respondents supporting stronger regulations on betting advertisements.

In Argentina, 77% of respondents advocate for stricter regulations on betting advertisements, similar to other countries, while 88% support stronger age verification policies on betting websites due to challenges with minors playing online. In Chile, 63% of participants feel safer using a legal and registered platform, though only 15% consider themselves fully up-to-date with current legislation.

Colombia, which has updated its regulations in recent years, emerged as the most mature market surveyed. The importance of fast and reliable payment providers was highlighted, with 58% of Colombians citing this as the most crucial factor when choosing a gambling platform.

Mor Weizer, CEO of Playtech, said: “We are pleased to release our third report on ‘Responsible Gambling: Consumer Insights and Trends in Latin America.’ Since launching the first edition in 2020, our goal has been to provide the sector with a deeper understanding of the region’s specific needs and challenges as the online gambling sector continues to mature and evolve with new regulations. This latest edition provides valuable insights into local market nuances across Latin America. Markets like Brazil and Peru present significant opportunities for growth and innovation. Playtech is excited to play a pivotal role as a technology partner, contributing to the sustainable growth of the online entertainment sector. By sharing these insights and fostering knowledge exchange within the industry, Playtech is committed to supporting the long-term success of the sector in Latin America, while also promoting a more responsible and consumer-focused gambling environment.”

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Plaza Hotel & Casino to celebrate Fourth of July with a holiday edition of its free Welcome to the Weekend Friday Fireworks

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The Plaza Hotel & Casino will celebrate the Fourth of July with a bigger and brighter version of its weekly Welcome to the Weekend Friday Firework Show. As in past years, it will be the only Fourth of July fireworks show in downtown Las Vegas, and it is free to view.

Staged from the top of the Plaza’s South Tower on Friday, July 4, at 9:15 p.m., the public can watch the fireworks for free from in front of the Plaza on Main Street, which will be closed to vehicular traffic for viewing the fireworks from Carson Avenue to Ogden Avenue. Guests can also watch the fireworks from a free viewing party on the Plaza’s rooftop pool deck. Doors open for the rooftop viewing party at 7 p.m.

Also on July 4, the Plaza will host a Buffalo wing eating contest at Carousel Bar at 6 p.m. Inspired by the popular Buffalo wing eating competitions in Philadelphia, qualifying “Wing Offs” and the championship “Wing Bowl”, the July 4 contest will be a qualifying event for the Plaza’s main Wing Bowl event on Feb. 7, 2026. The Plaza will award $1,000 to the person who eats the most Buffalo wings in 10 minutes on July 4.  The first and second place eaters will qualify for the Plaza’s Wing Bowl in February.

Carousel Bar and the rooftop pool will also feature special summertime cocktails. The rooftop fireworks viewing party will feature three specialty cocktails: a margarita with Casamigos Blanco Tequila and Cointreau Orange Liqueur, the “Cruiser & Captain” with Sun Cruiser Iced Tea, vodka, and a shot of Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime Rum, and the “You Call It” featuring Captain Morgan Sweet Chili Lime Rum.

The Plaza’s fireworks will be dependent on weather conditions and are subject to change or cancellation.

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EDGE Boost Launches Social Accountability Program, Adding Peer-based Accountability to its Roster of Responsible Gaming Tools

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EDGE Boost Launches Social Accountability Program, Adding Peer-based Accountability to its Roster of Responsible Gaming Tools

 

EDGE Markets, the company behind EDGE Boost, one of the first debit cards designed specifically for responsible gaming, announced the launch of its newest responsible gaming feature: a co-pilot system for social accountability. Through the EDGE Boost platform, users can nominate trusted friends or family to receive weekly reports of their transactions and participate in real-time limit adjustments, creating a shared commitment to more responsible play.

Social accountability leans on a core behavioral insight that accountability works best when it comes from someone you know, not a faceless platform or app. Early adoption of the co-pilot system has already exceeded expectations with 7% of EDGE Boost users enabling the feature, far surpassing the industry standard of 1-2% adoption for similar, operator-based responsible gaming tools.

“The reason why the co-pilot feature has been so successful is peer involvement. Social accountability is why having a gym buddy works. By involving a buddy in your betting lifestyle, one is set up even better for responsible play. We have always said that EDGE Boost’s mission is to provide a safer and more responsible environment for users to engage with gaming and we know social accountability is doing just that,” said Seni Thomas, Founder and CEO of EDGE Boost.

Co-pilots will receive weekly snapshots of a user’s EDGE Boost transactions. If a user attempts to raise their deposit or spending limits, a co-pilot must enter a verification code before the change can take effect.

The new feature aligns with the American Gambling Association’s (AGA) evolving Responsible Gaming Code of Conduct. Social accountability also helps foster responsible gaming by avoiding punitive approaches and reducing negative stigma.

The co-pilot feature is now live and available to all EDGE Boost users.

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Matt Holt Joins nVenue as Advisor and Board Observer

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Matt Holt Joins nVenue as Advisor and Board Observer

 

nVenue, the industry-leading B2B enterprise platform providing predictive data analytics for leagues, media, and gaming, announced the appointment of Matt Holt to the Company’s board. Holt brings over 15 years of experience in the sports and gaming industries and has been an instrumental figure in the development of U.S. sports betting.

“We are thrilled to welcome Matt to the nVenue team. His deep operational experience and extensive network of relationships in the sports and gaming industry will be invaluable as we continue to grow our business,” said Quinton Singleton, President & COO of nVenue.

Holt is founder and served as Chief Executive Officer for U.S. Integrity, where he led development of sports integrity for professional and collegiate sporting leagues across the US.

“I am excited to join nVenue at such a pivotal time in the company’s growth. nVenue is the industry-leading provider of live and micro market products, and their innovative technology is revolutionizing the way leagues and the global gaming industry pivot into the high growth sector of real-time engagement in sports. I look forward to working with the team to expand in the U.S. and international markets,” said Holt.

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