Location: Brazil
Brazilian Senator proposes betting limits and ad restrictions
Senator Humberto Costa has submitted a bill aimed at curbing the rapid growth of online sports betting in Brazil by imposing age limits,... more
Brazil regulated betting market raises $680M tax in first six months
In the first six months of regulated betting in Brazil, the market raised BRL3.8 billion [$680 million] in tax, according to data from the... more
Brazil Finance Minister makes new betting regime the ‘budget scapegoat’
“If it were up to me, I’d hit the stop button. No amount of tax revenue justifies the mess we’ve landed in” – a statement expressed plainly... more
Evolution opens first live casino studio in Brazil
Icasino services provider Evolution has launched its first dedicated studio in São Paulo, Brazil. Brazil’s market opened in January, with... more
ICRG seeks applications for research grants
The International Center for Responsible Gaming on Monday announced a request for applications for two research grants. The first research... more
Brazil Senate withdraws land-based casino bill with no guarantee of revival
Plans to overhaul Brazil’s land-based gambling framework were abruptly postponed yesterday following an intervention by Senate President... more
Vote that could legalize land-based casinos expected in Brazil’s Senate on Tuesday
The Brazil Senate will vote on whether to legalize land-based casinos on Tuesday this week. Brazil launched licensed online gambling on 1... more
Brazil vote on land-based gambling bill could happen before July recess
Brazil’s senate could be weeks away from approving land-based gambling as the bill proposing its launch is deemed urgent. According... more
IGT and Scientific Games consortium to run São Paulo Lottery
The SP Loterias Consortium, comprised of IGT Global Services and Scientific Games has been announced as the winner of the competition to... more
Brazil gambling associations unite against potential new tax burden
In the wake of Brazil’s Senate approving new ad restrictions last week, the gambling sector could face a further blow in the form of... more
