Industry
October 1, 2024
Brazil to Enforce Crackdown Plan Aimed at Illegal Gambling
At the start of September, Brazil announced it was ready to block several websites offering risky products leading to excessive gambling. The decision was aligned with the country’s ongoing efforts to enhance player protection, especially in the context of the upcoming opening of the regulated betting market scheduled for January 1, 2025. At the start […]
Industry
September 30, 2024
Brazilian Lawmakers Introduce New Safer Gambling Bills
As Brazil prepares to launch regulated sports betting, lawmakers continue to discuss potential safer gambling measures. Officials have launched two measures that would protect vulnerable players from gambling harm as addiction-related concerns grow. New Measures Would Protect the Vulnerable from Harm Senator Alessandro Vieira introduced PL 3,718/2024, a measure that would limit betting among senior […]
Industry
September 26, 2024
Flutter Entertainment Forecasts Stellar Growth in Brazil
Flutter Entertainment, the world’s largest sports betting and iGaming company, addressed investors today with ambitious growth forecasts while announcing a $5 billion share buyback scheme. The buyback, scheduled to start after Q3 in November and which is expected to extend over the next three to four years, reflects the company’s confidence in its projected financial […]
Legal
September 25, 2024
Brazil: Judge Lifts Arrest Warrant for Gusttavo Lima over Illegal Gambling
An arrest warrant over suspicion of money laundering and ties to illegal gambling issued against a famous Brazilian singer was overturned earlier this week. Allegations Against Gusttavo Lima Result in Pre-trial Arrest Warrant On Monday this week, Judge Andréa Calado da Cruz issued a pre-trial arrest warrant against the popular singer, Gusttavo Lima. The order […]
Business
September 24, 2024
WA.Technology Unveils Ambitious Acquisition of Onseo
WA. Technology, a leading platform provider within the iGaming industry, will be acquiring technology developer Onseo in a reportedly multi-million euro deal. While the exact terms of the deal remain undisclosed, industry insiders agree that this ambitious move could lead to significant long-term gains for WA.Technology, solidifying the company’s presence in a highly promising jurisdiction. […]
Industry
September 20, 2024
Brazilian Banks Are Wary of the Rapid Rise of Betting
Brazil sports fans continue to bet hard as the country prepares to launch regulated betting in January. While this trend has attracted a lot of interest from international operators wishing to invest in Brazil, experts are concerned that it would divert funds from spending in other areas. People Are Spending More on Gambling Than Before […]
Industry
September 19, 2024
More Operators Apply for Licenses After Brazil’s Recent Warning
Several gambling companies have applied for sports betting licenses in Brazil following the Ministry of Finance’s recent warning. While these companies will likely be unable to launch at the regulated market’s opening, they will not risk legal problems in the country. Six More Companies Have Submitted an Application Brazil’s Ministry of Finance just announced that […]
Industry
September 17, 2024
Brazil Warns Unlicensed Operators to Cease Operation from October 1
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance warned that sports betting businesses that have failed to apply for a license will be suspended from October 1. This deadline comes ahead of the launch of Brazil’s regulated sports betting and aligns with the country’s ambition to shift toward a more orderly market. Operators That Have Applied for a License […]
Industry
September 17, 2024
ANJL Answers Claims Bettors Sacrifice Household Expenses to Play
At the start of the week, we reported the president of the Brazilian Federation of Banks, Isaac Sidney, asked the government to speed up the ban on using credit cards to place online bets, reiterating the growing concerns regarding problem gambling in the country. On the same day, the country’s betting trade body, the National […]
Industry
September 16, 2024
JMP Is Optimistic about Flutter’s Stake in Betnacional
JMP Securities analysts are optimistic about Flutter’s recent acquisition of a 56% stake in NSX Group, arguing that it would allow the latter company to drive strong synergies in Brazil. Flutter’s Brazil Bid Is In Line with the Company’s Strategy According to a NEXT.io report, JMP Securities believes that Brazil’s large population and ongoing sports […]
