From July 17, licensed operators and their media partners must carry blunt risk warnings and stop dressing betting pitches up as expert analysis. World Cup Coverage Forces the Issue Brazil’s government is putting tighter controls on betting advertising after the 2026 World Cup turned sports broadcasts into fertile ground for live odds, presenter endorsements and […]
Brazil
Lula Floats Brazil Online Casino Ban After Backing Market Reform
Brazil’s president has turned against a market his own government helped open, putting fresh political risk over one of the world’s fastest-growing regulated gambling sectors. Lula links online gambling to family debt Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called for action against online casino games, saying they are draining household budgets and hurting […]
Brazil Sorts Through 25 Betting License Bids as Online Market Booms
Brazil is knee-deep in reviewing license requests from betting operators, as the country’s newly regulated market shows no signs of slowing down. Ministry of Finance Takes the Lead on Licensing The Ministry of Finance is currently evaluating 25 applications from companies aiming to enter Brazil’s fast-expanding online betting space. Under the new rules, only those […]
Brazil’s New Gambling Tax Sparks Uproar Over Illegal Market Surge
A 15% tax on player deposits in Brazil has passed the Senate, leaving licensed gambling operators fuming—and illegal sites celebrating. Deposit Tax Branded a “Gift” to Illegal Operators Brazilian senators have approved a controversial 15% tax on deposits made to licensed gambling platforms, part of the broader Antifaction Bill aimed at curbing organised crime. But […]
3 Oaks Gaming Expands Reach with BetFlag and Aposta Ganha Deals
Italian and Brazilian players to benefit from a wider variety of slots as 3 Oaks Gaming continues its global push Italian Players Get Fresh Content via BetFlag Integration 3 Oaks Gaming has teamed up with Italian operator BetFlag, bringing its full library of slots to one of Italy’s established online platforms. The integration will take […]
Caixa to Launch State-Backed Betting Platform in November, Targets R$2.5 Billion Revenue
Brazil’s state-owned bank Caixa Econômica Federal is gearing up to launch its own sports betting platform by the end of November, jumping into the regulated gambling market with three new brands: Betcaixa, Megabet, and Xbet Caixa. This move marks the bank’s first venture into online gaming and fixed-odds sports betting—territory long dominated by private operators. […]
BetConstruct links up with Oddsgate for a Brazil-ready platform with 24/7 Portuguese support
BetConstruct and Oddsgate unveiled a new partnership at the Harmony YoFuture event in São Paulo on 25 September. Oddsgate, headquartered in Portugal with a growing Brazilian presence, became the first platform to join Brazil’s National Association of Gaming and Lotteries in August. The timing aligns with Brazil’s market moving from fast expansion to tighter oversight. […]
Flutter Secures Majority Stake in Brazil’s Betnacional Operator NSX with $350M Deal
Flutter Entertainment has completed its acquisition of a 56% stake in NSX Group, the Brazilian operator behind the fast-growing Betnacional brand. The agreement, first announced in September 2024, includes a cash payment of R$1.961 billion (approximately US$350 million) and the integration of Flutter’s existing Betfair Brazil operation into the newly merged business, now branded Flutter […]
Amusnet Ups the Ante with Golden Coins Link Jackpot System and Bold Entry into Brazil via EstrelaBet
Amusnet is making big moves on two fronts—launching a new jackpot system, Golden Coins Link, and establishing a major presence in Brazil through a fresh partnership with top-tier operator EstrelaBet. Golden Coins Link: More Jackpots, More Often The Golden Coins Link jackpot system introduces a faster-paced, more engaging experience across five of Amusnet’s most-played slots. […]
Update on Brazil’s Betting Industry Expansion
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance, through its Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA), has announced in the Official Gazette of the Union a significant expansion for the betting industry. Effective from February 12, a total of 37 betting companies have been awarded permanent licenses to operate until December 31, 2029. This significant regulatory shift, marking a […]
