16 guaranteed all-inclusive packages, worth $88,000 in value, to be won in two satellites on Sunday, February 1st and February 8th

Players looking to turn a small buy-in into a luxury poker adventure in paradise will get their chance this February, as ACR Poker is heading back to the stunning shores of Punta Del Este, Uruguay for the Enjoy Poker Series.

Ahead of the huge $700,000 GTD Main Event, players can compete for 16 all-inclusive prize packages, worth $5,500 each, across two Punta del Este Satellites. They run on Sunday, February 1st (eight packages) and Sunday, February 8th (eight packages) at 5:05pm ET online at ACR Poker.

With a total of $88,000 worth of guaranteed value up for grabs, players can buy-in for as little as $95, or qualify for free by ranking on the Beast weekly leaderboard.

• Each $5,500 package includes:
• One $1,650 buy-in to the $700,000 GTD Enjoy Poker Series Main Event
• 10-night hotel stay at the Enjoy Punta del Este Resort & Casino from February 20th to March 2nd

Travel expenses

• A host of epic poker and off-felt experiences

“Competing in and winning the 2024 Enjoy Poker Series Main Event in Uruguay was an unforgettable experience, and the live energy and atmosphere playing at the tables made it even more special,” said ACR Pro Chris Moneymaker. “With these online satellites, everyone gets that same opportunity. This is your chance to turn a small buy-in into an incredible live poker adventure, play against the best, and make memories that last a lifetime.”

Running from February 20th – 28th, the Enjoy Poker Series offers players the very best of live poker, set against the backdrop of Uruguay’s breathtaking Atlantic Coast. Beyond the poker tables, players can enjoy beachfront luxury, fine dining, and vibrant nightlife at the Punta del Este Resort & Casino.

In addition to the Punta del Este Satellites, players can also jump into ACR Poker’s Dual Mystery Bounty Venom tournaments. It features $10 million in guarantees and the last Day 1 is this Sunday, February 1st, with seats available via Venom Fever Satellites, Venom Vault and Poison Path.

For more information on the Punta del Este Satellites, read the ACR Poker Blog or visit ACRPoker.eu.

During 2025, land-based gaming once again became the segment that contributed the most resources to the subsidized healthcare system in Colombia. With an estimated $378,268 billion transferred from monopoly revenues, bingo halls and casinos accounted for 39% of total revenue in the gambling industry.

The president of Coljuegos, Marco Emilio Hincapié, explained that the increase in revenue is mainly due to the entity’s efforts to combat illegality and to regulate the market.

“In 2024, localized gaming contributed $345.875 billion, almost $33 billion less than last year. This 9.3% increase in transfers to healthcare demonstrates that the industry continues to experience an excellent period under the current administration,” said Hincapié.

Similarly, the president of the entity explained that, through Virtual Sports Racing Betting (VSRB), it is expected that localized games will improve their offering and become more attractive to bettors.

It is worth noting that, to date, there are approximately 109,000 legal electronic slot machines operating in the country in more than 3700 authorized establishments.

“This increase in revenue would not have been possible without our relentless strategy against illegal gambling. In 2025 alone, we seized 3047 illegal gambling devices in 95 enforcement actions carried out in 15 departments: something never before seen in the state,” Hincapié stated.

He concluded: “We hope that this year, with strategies like the Machines for Peace, localized games will continue to increase their transfers for the health of the most needy Colombians.”

The first year of regulated online sports betting and gaming in Brazil generated tax revenue of BRL9.95bn ($1.88bn), the government has revealed.

The figure is a significant jump on 2024’s BRL91m ($17.2m), with the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service noting the rise is a “direct reflection of the sector’s regulation.”

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance and its dedicated sub-division for the gaming industry, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), have licensed and help set up a whole host of operators in the market, including local brands and global entrants.

The growth in tax revenue has been matched by a series of regulatory developments including the launch of Brazil’s online self-exclusion system.

Meanwhile, the government has looked to capitalise on the growing sector by introducing tax rises at the start of 2026 after previous attempts to do so fell through.

Taxes will go from 12% to 13% this year, to 14% in 2027 and then to 18% in 2028.

For trade associations such as the Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming, the priority now is on tackling the illegal market, which still accounts for a sizeable portion of Brazilian online gaming activity.