News February 2026
Sante Fe announces sports betting law Legislation
Multiple licensees will be permitted in Sante Fe, Argentina, each with a 10-year term. Te system provides for the awarding of licences for the implementation, operation, and management of digital sports betting platforms. Each licensee will pay a minimum fee of 15 per cent of their monthly gross profit. Te funds collected will go to the Caja de
Asistencia Social, strengthening the financing of public policies. According to Law 14.235, its regulatory decree, and the bidding terms, bets will be allowed on any existing or future sporting competition of any kind, provided it has the authorisation of the enforcing authority. Te bidding does not set a limit on the number
of licenses. As many licenses will be granted as there are qualified bids, as long as they meet the technical, legal, and economic requirements set by
Durango expansion continues Operator News
Durango Casino Resort is kick-starting construction on the third phase of its expansion on the north side of the property, marking the next major milestone in the destination’s long- term master plan. Te expansion will include 275,000 additional
square-feet to the podium adding a lively mix of new gaming, dining, entertainment and
Supplier News Deron Hunsberger returns
Konami Gaming has announced the appointment of Deron Hunsberger to Vice President, North American Game Sales. In the role, he is responsible for developing and executing sales initiatives in land-based casino games markets across the United States and Canada. Formerly Director of Slot Sales from 2000 to 2006, Deron Hunsberger returns to Konami with a significant prior term as one of the organisation’s earliest employees.
the Province. Te procedure will consist of a single stage, with administrative, technical, and economic evaluation, conducted by an Evaluation Commission. Foreign companies can only participate through
Temporary Unions with local firms. Additionally, high minimum net worth requirements are established, ranging from US$42m for national individuals to US$120m for international
recreational amenities designed to further enhance the guest experience in southwest Las Vegas. It will add nearly 400 additional slot machines and Android gaming to the casino floor.
Te recent debut of Durango’s Phase II south
expansion featured over 25,000 square feet of new casino space including a high-limit slot room, bar and a new covered parking structure. Construction will take approximately 18 months to complete and will cost an estimated $385m.
Supplier News Betfred-Sportradar deal
Betfred has extended and expanded its longstanding agreement with Sportradar. Sportradar will upgrade the retail platform technology underpinning the operations of Betfred’s 1,300 retail outlets nationwide, ensuring a sustainable and engaging betting offering is available on the UK high street. Sportradar will oversee continuous improvements to the Betfred retail platform to ensure ongoing operational excellence.
Operator News Midnite appoints Talbot
UK sportsbook and casino operator Midnite has appointed Sam Talbot as Vice President of Product. Talbot brings more than 15 years of experience in product leadership roles across digital and consumer-facing platforms, with a track record of scaling product teams, defining strategic roadmaps, and building innovative user- centric solutions. Sam most recently served as Chief Product Officer at LiveScore Group.
Interest lodged in Portuguese casinos Operator News
Temporary casino licences have been issued in three gaming areas in Portugal, permitting existing operators to keep their floors open while the delayed public tender process for new long-term licences is completed. Licence extensions have been granted in the Algarve,
Espinho and Póvoa de Varzi. Te market could see some newcomers with Cirsa from Spain, Lucien Barrière from France, Comar, from Spain and Mercan from Canada all lodging interest in licences. Estoril Sol has opted out of the bidding to keep its
Póvoa de Varzim with Lucien Barrière believed to be the only bidder. Solverde is believed to be the only bidder for the Espinho casino. Te Algarve licence offers three casinos in Vilamoura, Monte Gordo and Barlavento, currently owned by Solverde and is believed to have attracted interest from Cirsa, Comer and Mercan.
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companies, depending on the type of participation, along with strict controls over the source of funds and anti-money laundering measures. Platforms will be required to comply with
responsible gambling policies, including self- exclusion mechanisms, betting limits, clear information about risks, and user support channels. Awarded companies will have up to 180 days to implement the platforms.
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