Industry
May 25, 2023
IBJR Criticizes Delays and Uncertainties in Betting Regulation
It was earlier this year when global sports betting companies forged a new entity in Brazil called the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR). One of the prime objectives of the new organization is to advocate for the development of a fair market in the country while ensuring protection for the consumers. Now, amid uncertainty […]
Sports
May 19, 2023
Brazil Congress Launches Probe into Soccer Match-Fixing Allegations
The country’s lower house of Congress confirmed on Wednesday that it had launched an investigation into the spreading match-fixing scandal that could have broader implications for the South American region, and it has already impacted Major League Soccer, the topflight league in the United States. Congressional Probe Seeks to Crack Down on Sports Corruption in […]
Industry
May 15, 2023
IBIA Teams up with IBJR to Protect Brazilian Betting
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has signed an integrity-oriented agreement with the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR), a newly-founded body seeking to contribute to the ongoing discussion and development of the gambling market. Under the agreement, the two parties will improve monitoring in the LATAM country as they seek to crack down on […]
Legal
May 12, 2023
Brazil to Investigate Match-Fixing on a National Level
Brazil’s Justice Minister Flávio Dino announced the launch of a national investigation that will probe its soccer scene for match-fixing. According to Dino, the results of this investigation could possibly have “international repercussions.” The investigation comes in the wake of the suspensions of several athletes who took money by people wanting to manipulate the outcomes […]
Sports
May 10, 2023
IBIA Confirms Plans to Expand Brazilian-Facing Operations
The leading industry-led sports integrity organization that represents more than 120 licensed sports betting brands around the world, the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), announced it expanded its Brazil-facing operations. Confirmation about the latest strategic move emerged Tuesday and sees the Association expand its established presence in the country to help combat match-fixing attempts and […]
Casino
May 10, 2023
Pragmatic Play Launches Content with Vem Betar in Latin America
The region has been undergoing some transformative changes and Pragmatic Play is happy to be part of this. This is why the acclaimed developer of iGaming content has added a new Brazilian operator in the face of Vem Betar, which will benefit from the studio’s extensive range of casino games. Vem Betar Welcomes Pragmatic Play’s […]
Esports
May 9, 2023
Rivalry Boosts Reach in Brazil with Counter-Strike Content Creators
Moving forward, Rivalry Corp will work with a number of leading creators who provide the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) community in the country with relevant and high-value content. CS:GO is a video game that is played competitively and features annual tournaments that offer participants the chance to win millions worth of dollars. Connecting with Brazilian […]
Sports
April 28, 2023
New Proposal in Brazil Calls for 16% Tax for Online Betting
Earlier this month, in Brazil, a proposal called for a 15% tax on sports betting along with BRL30 million BRL30 million ($5.9 million) license fee. Now, local media outlets reported a proposal was pushed forward that calls for a tax rate from 15% to 16%. The new proposal, reportedly backed by Ana Moser, the country’s […]
Business
April 24, 2023
KTO Group and ENV Media Sign Joint Venture Agreement in Brazil
The performance-based media agency working within the iGaming vertical, ENV Media, forged a new deal Monday, in an effort to expand within the growing online gambling sector in Brazil. The new collaboration saw the company join forces with the leading Brazilian online gambling operator, KTO Group. Under the terms of the new joint venture agreement, […]
Casino
April 11, 2023
Pragmatic Play Expands Brazilian Presence with Win Prêmios
Supplier of online casino content Pragmatic Play announced it has signed a new agreement with Win Prêmios to provide content across multiple gaming verticals and elevate its profile in Brazil. Product Offering Key in Contested Markets The multi-vertical content package deal with Win Prêmios will see the integration of Pragmatic Play’s Slots, Live Casino and […]
