Location: Brazil
International Betting Integrity Association wants Brazil sports template copied across LatAm
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has urged the rest of Latin America to take note of Brazil’s match-fixing tackling... more
Brazil’s finance minister backs bill legalizing casinos, racing
Brazil’s Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, has voiced his support for Bill 2,234/22 to legalise casinos, bingos, and betting on horse... more
What’s behind the slow uptake in Brazil online betting licenses?
Brazil is expected to announce its final online wagering regulations in July, but so far only one license application has been submitted to... more
After soccer, is esports Brazil’s second sport?
As Brazil moves towards the launch of regulated sports betting and igaming, there’s a huge opportunity for esports on the horizon. Local... more
Brazil’s legislature to vote on regulating casinos following recess
The bill to regulate Brazil’s land-based casinos, bingo, horse racing and jogo do bicho (instant win games) will most likely be voted on in... more
Google halts expansion of real money game apps in Brazil, India and Mexico
Google has paused plans to expand the Real Money Games (RMG) framework of its Play Store, as previously announced at the start of 2024.... more
Bill legalizing casinos in Brazil passes out of Senate committee
The Senate’s Constitution and Justice Committee on Wednesday approved by a slim 14-12 vote a bill to legalize casinos in Brazil. The bill... more
Establishing regulatory regime, Brazil’s Ministry of Finance reassigns roles
Brazil’s Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, has made changes to the government oversight of the gambling industry. An ordinance... more
Brazil sets December deadline for gaming license applications
Gaming operators active in Brazil must secure a licence by the end of 2024 or face penalties from 1 January 2025, according to the latest... more
Brazil bettors set to face 15% tax on winnings
A new normative ordinance in Brazil has confirmed a 15% tax on player winnings above BRL2,824 [$549]. The Special Secretariat of Federal... more
