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July 14, 2025
Mexican Court Sentences Casino Royale Massacre Mastermind to 135 Years
The Second Federal Criminal Court in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, has convicted Baltasar “El Mataperros” Sauceda Estrada on multiple charges connected to his involvement in the 2011 Monterrey casino massacre, which claimed the lives of 53 people. El Mataperros Sentenced for Casino Royale Massacre The court found Estrada guilty of drug-related crimes and of “illegal deprivation of […]
Sports
July 10, 2025
Senate Pushes Back Gambling Bill Vote Due to Deep Split and Poor Turnout
The Brazilian Senate chose on Tuesday, July 8, to put off voting on a debated bill that would make several types of gambling legal in the country. This includes casinos, bingo halls, the classic “jogo do bicho,” and betting on horse races. Senate President Davi Alcolumbre made this call, noting the small number of senators […]
Industry
July 8, 2025
Brazilian Authorities Join Forces with Tech Giants to Target Illegal Gambling
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance and the Digital Council of Brazil have formally signed a joint agreement that aims to curb illegal online gambling. This move aligns with the nation’s intensifying efforts to bring order to its online gambling industry, uniting regulators and major tech platforms as they seek to detect and eliminate illegal gambling content. […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
Brazil Goes After Illegal Gambling Operators Worth Millions
Brazil is moving swiftly against the illegal gambling sector, with the country announcing further measures against operators that operate in the country without the necessary license. Police have conducted an operation against a prominent gambling brand that has resulted in the seizure of assets worth BR30 million, or roughly $5 million. Brazilian Police Go After […]
Sports
June 20, 2025
Brazil’s Senate Edges Closer to Making Casinos and Bingos Legal
Brazil’s Senate is getting ready to vote on a bill that has been talked about for years. This bill would make casinos, bingo halls, and the old-school jogo do bicho (animal game) legal. The Senate might even vote before it takes a break in July. Brazil’s Senate Fast-Tracks Casino Bill after Decade-Long Debates Senate President […]
Sports
June 18, 2025
Mexico’s Regulated Sports Betting Market: Did It Make Winners of Players?
Mexico’s push for regulated sports betting has been widely celebrated as a success. The country became one of the strongest Latin American markets, moving much earlier than other regional behemoths such as Brazil, and has been capitalizing on this first-mover advantage as well. The decision to introduce regulated online sports gambling dates back to 2004, […]
Sports
June 10, 2025
Brazil Increases Gambling Tax, Industry Pushes Back
Just six months after opening the doors to legal online betting, Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has announced a surprise increase to the tax rate on gross gaming revenue (GGR). The rate will jump from 12% to 18%, effective immediately, though the provisional measure (MP) that has received the green light from the ministry still needs […]
Industry
June 5, 2025
Brazilian Gambling Sector Protests Climbing Taxes
While Brazil continues to strengthen its grip on the gambling sector and increase taxes, multiple industry giants have warned of the negative consequences this could lead to, including the strengthening of the illegal market. Brazilian Senate Wants to Increase Gambling Taxes On Tuesday, industry groups such as the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) and […]
Industry
June 3, 2025
Pixbet and Other Betting Operators Return Online Following SPA Suspension
Pixbet and several other betting operators can again offer their services in Brazil, just days after the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance announced a sweeping license suspension affecting seven gambling operators. Most affected companies have addressed the reporting deficiencies and resumed operations, with only two remaining offline. Most Operators […]
Industry
June 2, 2025
Brazilian Betting Regulator Suspends Multiple Operators over Reporting Failures
Brazil’s Secretariat for Prizes and Betting (SPA) has temporarily suspended the operations of several betting companies, including reputable industry heavyweights like Pixbet. The affected companies reportedly failed to meet recently implemented reporting obligations. The government must also contend with thousands of consumer complaints as it continues its efforts to usher in a safe and equitable […]
