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 […]
Sports
October 23, 2025
STATSCORE to Power ESPN Brasil with LivematchPro
STATSCORE, a leading provider of sports data and technology, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with ESPN’s Brazil-facing arm, ESPN Brasil. This agreement with one of the Latin American country’s leading sports media brands will greatly expand the former business’s presence. STATSCORE Pens Deal with ESPN Brasil According to the announcement, the […]
Business
October 20, 2025
Flutter Brazil Onboards Dyego Cabral de Jesus as Head of Compliance
A week after teasing its plans for the near future, Flutter Brazil, the Brazil-facing arm of the sports betting juggernaut Flutter Entertainment, has appointed a new head of compliance. The one up to the task was Dyego Cabral de Jesus, whom the company described as a veteran when it comes to compliance-related matters. Flutter Names […]
Business
October 13, 2025
Flutter Brazil CEO Reveals the Company’s Next Steps in the Region
Flutter Brazil recently opened its new office in São Paulo, Brazil. Set in the heart of Faria Lima Square, Latin America’s leading financial hub, the 731-square-meter area reflects the company’s ambitions for the future of Brazil’s fast-growing betting market. According to Flutter Brazil CEO João Studart, this development symbolizes the company’s continued confidence in the […]
Industry
October 10, 2025
Brazil’s Betting Tax Debate Reignites After Congress Rejection
The Brazilian government now faces new budget concerns after the Chamber of Deputies let Provisional Measure (MP) 1.303 lapse this week. This move derailed a big tax overhaul plan that aimed to raise taxes on online betting, financial assets, and fintech companies. The setback creates a possible gap of over BRL 50 billion ($9.2 billion) […]
Sports
October 6, 2025
UFC Charles Oliveira vs Mateusz Gamrot – Odds, Time, and Prediction
The upcoming bout between Charles Oliveira and Mateusz Gamrot is set to be a truly outstanding event. The two fighters are some of the UFC’s most talented and seasoned participants, and they definitely have much to offer. The odds favor Gamrot ever so slightly, leaning into his recent performance and longer winning streaks. Yet, […]
