Industry
July 24, 2025
Brazil: Finance Minister Speaks Out Against Online Gambling
In a recent interview, Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad issued one of his strongest public critiques of the nation’s nascent online betting industry, stating that if it were up to him, he would ban it. Finance Minister Criticizes Online Betting Haddad highlighted what he described as a public health problem, citing the high prevalence of […]
Legal
July 22, 2025
Rio de Janeiro Sues Operators for Safer Gambling Violations
The Public Defender’s Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro has initiated a legal crackdown on operators that have violated the safer gaming rules. The violators in question had insufficient player protection measures in place and breached regulations related to preventing harm. The Office Seeks $54M in Damages The Public Defender’s Office’s legal action […]
Casino
July 22, 2025
Evolution Launches Dedicated Brazilian Live Studio for First Time
Evolution, a global gaming major with a strong focus on the live casino vertical, has launched its very first live studio in Brazil, seven months after the local iGaming market’s official launch. The studio is operating out of São Paulo, and it is a significant step forward for the company, as it seeks to gain […]
Industry
July 16, 2025
Brazil Creates Work Group to Advance Project for Unified Betting Supervision
On July 10, Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance (SPA-MF) brought together representatives from the Federal District and 16 states in a special Work Group’s first two official meetings, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Brasília, the country’s capital. This marks a significant step in Brazil’s transition toward a more […]
Casino
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, […]
