Lottery
January 6, 2026
Brightstar & Scientific Games to Launch São Paulo Lottery
Brightstar Lottery and Scientific Games, two of the world’s top lottery companies, have joined forces to launch a new lottery in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Local players can therefore look forward to enjoying a variety of games through the lottery’s digital and retail channels. São Paulo to Get a World-Class Lottery According to […]
Industry
January 5, 2026
Brazil’s President Approves Law to Increase Taxes on Gambling Operators
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has enacted a law raising taxes on betting companies operating in the South American country, increasing the rate from 12% to 15% by 2028. President Lula Approves New Tax Law Lula granted final approval to Complementary Law No. 224 last week, following mid-December approval of the original bill, […]
Sports
December 30, 2025
Kalshi Eyeing Brazil Entry as Platform Gains Global Momentum
Kalshi may be eyeing a Brazilian entry sooner rather than later, with the company’s co-founder, Luana Lopes Lara, arguing that the country is the newest frontier of the company’s efforts. Kalshi Exploring Brazilian Opportunity in the New Year Speaking to a local media outlet, Valor, Lara confirmed that Kalshi may be looking to push into […]
Casino
December 19, 2025
Brazil Raises Betting Taxes and Remains Cautious on Casino Legalization
Brazil recently reevaluated its approach to gambling reform as lawmakers moved decisively to adjust betting taxes while refusing to fast-track the long-debated legislation that would legalise land-based casinos. These decisions reveal a cautious political mood. While Brazil is eager to access increased gambling tax revenues, significant structural change requires more careful deliberation. Operators Can Expect […]
Business
December 9, 2025
Flutter Brazil Appoints New CEO & Chair
Flutter Entertainment unveiled major leadership changes in Brazil, labeling them as shifts marking a “new chapter” in the company’s history. These included new CEO and chair appointments that will align Flutter Brazil with the broader business’s ethos. Studart Joins as Chair, Monte Named CEO In its announcement on LinkedIn, Flutter Brazil confirmed João Studart as […]
Industry
December 4, 2025
Brazil’s CAE Greenlights Gradual Tax Increase for Gambling Operators
On December 2, Brazil’s Senate Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) approved an advanced bill, PL 5,473/2025, to gradually raise taxes on the gambling industry, with the highest rate set at 18% of Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). Brazil’s CAE Moves Forward with New Gambling Tax Legislation Lawmakers approved the measure with a 23–1 vote, agreeing on a […]
Esports
December 1, 2025
Riot Games Approves Partnership Between 1xBet and VALORANT Esports Team
A partnership has been announced between 1xBet and the renowned MIBR’s VALORANT Esports team. Several months ago, Riot Games made a change in its policies regarding League of Legends and VALORANT that would allow partnerships between regulated betting operators and its leagues in the Americas and EMEA. This opens up a new possible source of […]
Industry
November 26, 2025
Brazil’s Mulled Tax Hike Doesn’t Sit Well with IBJR
A year after Brazil initiated a new era of regulated betting, lawmakers are considering tax hikes, mirroring similar talks across many regulated markets. In the light of these discussions, the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) warned that a huge tax hike could deal a huge blow to the legal gaming sector. Brazil Could Double […]
Casino
November 19, 2025
Influencer Couple Under Suspision of Promoting Rigged Online Betting Games
Police in Brazil suspect a young influencer couple might be a part of a scam promoting rigged online gambling games. The two influencers who the police questioned recently are identified as Pedro Vitor and Aline Cavanellas in reports. The online betting game mainly promoted by the couple is “Jogo do Tigrinho” or “Tiger Game”. On […]
Industry
November 12, 2025
Brazil Introduces Sweeping Player Self-Exclusion Update
The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has made another milestone step toward responsible gambling oversight, unveiling new detailed regulations for the country’s national self-exclusion system. The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) announced this update on November 10, praising it as another step in Brazil’s comprehensive gambling regulation overhaul. Bettors Will Have Increased Control The new […]