A rumor that the new government may introduce major changes is unfounded Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has confirmed that her administration has no intention of introducing a new Gaming and Sweepstakes Law, despite recent comments suggesting otherwise. During a morning conference, Sheinbaum addressed claims made by Deputy Ricardo Monreal, who previously indicated that a
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Mexican cryptocurrency exchanges under attack from hackers, claims Blackberry
Criminals are using AllaKore RAT to access company databases and computers Blackberry’s research and intelligence division recently identified and cautioned about cyber attackers targeting multiple prominent Mexican banks and crypto exchanges. The report recognized an attack that tried to swipe sensitive user data from banks and crypto trading services using AllaKore RAT, an open-source remote
Mexico wants to follow El Salvador and make Bitcoin legal tender
A Mexican lawmaker believes it’s time to bring cryptocurrency into mainstream finance Mexico Senator Indira Kempis caused controversy when she introduced legislation in 2022 to produce a central bank digital currency (CBDC). She’s now making Bitcoin the focus of her current political efforts. The congresswoman from Nuevo León previously had little Bitcoin knowledge. Still, her
More poker rooms are coming to Mexico
Codere has introduced a poker room at one of its casinos, with plans to launch more Spain-based gaming operator Codere is helping poker fans in Mexico in their push to make the game a certified sport after launching the country’s first dedicated poker room at the Codere Meneo casino in Mexico City last week. The
A gaming organization in Mexico wants new online legislation
A lack of federal oversight is leading to a call for better control of online gambling The Association of Permit Holders, Operators and Providers of the Entertainment and Gambling Industry in Mexico (AIEJA, for its Spanish acronym) has requested updates to gaming regulations in the country. The change, according to the organization, is needed in
Poker could soon be an official sport in Mexico
The National Poker Sports Association is lobbying the government for change Although it sounds like a script for a Hollywood movie, for the more than 20 million people who play poker daily in Mexico, their favorite game could soon be a recognized sport. The National Poker Sports Association (NPSA) has submitted an application to the