Ep 687: Can Uruguay Set the Standard for Latin American Regulation?

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Fernando Noodt is joined by SBC Editor-at-Large Ted Menmuir and SBC Noticias business journalist Pedro Occhiuzzi as the trio discuss why Uruguay could become Latin America’s most intriguing iGaming market in 2026 amid regional tax hikes, regulatory reform and a proposed mixed-model framework. Tune in to today’s episode to find out: Why tax increases in Brazil, Colombia and Peru are reshaping the Latin American iGaming landscape How Uruguay’s current online gambling system operates and why reform momentum is building again What Senator Felipe Carballo’s proposed mixed model means for state control and private competition Why land-based operators and workers are voicing concerns about online regulation Whether strict advertising, spending and algorithm controls will protect players or drive them offshore Host: Fernando Noodt Guests: Ted Menmuir & Pedro Occhiuzzi Producer: Anaya McDonald Editor: Anaya McDonald iGaming Daily is also now on TikTok. Make sure to follow us at iGaming Daily Podcast (@igaming_daily_podcast) | TikTok for bite-size clips from your favourite podcast. Finally, remember to check out Optimove at https://hubs.la/Q02gLC5L0 or go to Optimove.com/sbc to get your first month free when buying the industry's leading customer-loyalty service.