Licensed betting and gaming, explained for Latin America.
NEXT LATAM is an independent guide to online betting and gaming across Latin America. We cover sports betting, online casino, poker, lotteries, prediction markets and the regulation behind them.
We write for adult players (18+) who want to know which operators are licensed, how bonuses and payment methods really work, and what the law says in their country – and we help readers check whether a site is legal and trustworthy before they sign up or deposit.
Latin America is not one market. Each country has its own regulator, tax rules, payment methods and operators – so every country on NEXT LATAM has its own dedicated section, written and checked locally.
Track record
NEXT LATAM by the numbers
Our authority is built on the track record behind us and the work we publish.
12+
Years of NEXT.io media & events experience behind the brand
6
Latin American countries covered with dedicated local sections
[X]
Operator reviews checked against the official local licence register
[X]
Local regulators and laws tracked
Daily
Updates to regulation, operator and market coverage
0%
Coverage influenced by commercial or platform relationships
About us
Who we are
NEXT LATAM is the Latin American player guide from NEXT.io, the global media and events platform for the iGaming industry. It brings NEXT.io’s editorial standards to sports betting, online casino, poker, lotteries and prediction markets, country by country.
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Editorially independent
Our coverage isn’t for sale. When we report on licensing problems, restrictive bonus terms or operators that are not authorised, we publish regardless of how operators might prefer the story framed.
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Locally researched
Every country section is built from local sources: the regulator, the law and the official licensed-operator lists. We write in English first, then localise each country separately, because regulators, taxes, payment methods and operators differ.
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Affiliate disclosed
We may earn commissions when readers act on our coverage. We disclose them all, and they never influence our editorial judgment or analysis.
Team
Our Experts
The editors, writers, and analysts dedicated to the NEXT LatAm mission.
Methodology
How we report and verify our coverage
Every guide, review and data point goes through a standardized process before it reaches you.
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We verify against primary sources
Legal and regulatory coverage is grounded in laws, decrees and official publications from local governments and regulators – not second-hand summaries. We cite our sources so readers can verify every claim independently.
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We check operators against official registers
Legal and regulatory coverage is grounded in laws, decrees and official publications from local governments and regulators – not second-hand summaries. We cite our sources so readers can verify every claim independently.
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We localise country by country
Each country section is researched and written for its own regulator, tax rules, payment methods and local terms. We do not apply one country’s rules to another.
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We assign to specialists
A proper editorial chain sends each piece to the right expert: legal and regulatory, operators and products, games, or responsible gambling.
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We separate information from advice
We provide guides, data and context to help players make informed choices. We don’t tell readers to bet, we don’t promise winnings, and nothing we publish is financial advice.
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We edit, fact-check and revisit
Every piece is edited and fact-checked before publication, and updated as laws, licences and operators change. We correct the record openly when we get something wrong.
Standards
Our editorial standards
Independence, primary-source verification, editorial oversight, and player protection.
What we always do
- Provide fair, evidence-driven coverage that informs the reader, not persuades them
- Verify legal and regulatory claims against primary sources
- Disclose affiliate relationships and potential conflicts transparently
- Review and recommend only operators authorised in the reader’s country
- Maintain a clear separation between information and advice
- Promote responsible gambling: adults only, clear risk information, and where to get help
- Protect source confidentiality and correct errors openly
What we don’t do
- Publish operator-sponsored content disguised as editorial coverage
- Promise winnings or present betting as a way to make money
- Let commercial relationships shape editorial coverage
- Emphasize the thrill of gambling over the reality of the risks
- Review or recommend operators that are unauthorised or that we can’t verify
- Write as though players have limitless funds to risk
Our commitments
Our editorial commitments
Transparency, accountability, and integrity.
Primary source verification
We verify legal and regulatory claims against primary sources.
Transparent methodology
We explain how we review operators and check licences, and we disclose affiliate relationships and potential conflicts.
Analysis, not advice
We keep a clear separation between information and advice.
Editorial independence
Commercial relationships never shape our coverage.
Expert editorial chain
Every piece goes to a specialist and is edited and fact-checked before publication.
Accountability
We protect source confidentiality and correct errors openly.
Player protection
Why player protection matters to us
Online betting and gaming involve real money, and the people playing are customers who deserve clear, honest information.
We review and recommend only operators authorised in the reader’s country, and we check them against the official register. We stay current on each country’s law and regulator. We never present betting or gaming as risk-free, and we flag the real risks alongside the entertainment. Our content is for adults (18+) only, and every country section links to responsible gambling support.
Regulators we follow
Local authorities · verify before publishing
| Country | Authority | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | SPA (Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas) | Authorises operators under Law 14.790; licensed sites use the .bet.br domain |
| Peru | MINCETUR | Authorises online betting and gambling under Law 31557 and Law 31806 |
| Peru | SUNAT | Administers tax on online betting and gambling |
| Colombia | Coljuegos | Regulates and licenses gambling |
| Chile | SCJ (Superintendencia de Casinos de Juego) | Supervises land-based casinos; online gambling has no licensing regime yet, and a bill is in the Senate |
Get in touch
Contact, corrections & media
The NEXT LATAM team welcomes reader feedback, corrections and insights. If you spot an error — an outdated licence, a changed law, an incorrect bonus term — tell us and we’ll set the record straight.
corrections
Report an error
We correct the record openly when we get something wrong.
story tips
Send a tip
We protect source confidentiality and investigate credible leads regardless of how they reflect on operators.
Media & Press
Get in touch
Our editorial team is available as an expert resource on Latin American betting and gaming regulation.