Industry
February 10, 2026
Brazil Discusses Stricter Age Verification to Shield Minors From Online Gambling
Brazil’s government is drafting regulations to prohibit young people from accessing online gambling and similar content, advancing new restrictions approved in 2025. Brazilian Lawmakers Debate Stricter Age Verification for Gambling Sites According to an official familiar with the matter, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s government aims to issue the decree by the end of […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Brazil’s War on Illegal Gaming Led to Thousands of Sites Being Blocked in 2025
The arrival of 2025 marked a new chapter for gaming in Brazil as the country introduced regulated sports betting and online gaming. Throughout the year, however, authorities also experienced some of the challenges associated with online gaming firsthand. Brazil Cracked Down on Unlicensed Gaming A recent report by the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting shows […]
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 […]