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Two footballers banned for a year in Rio betting manipulation case

Two Campeonato Carioca players have received one-year suspensions after a disciplinary tribunal found they deliberately sought yellow cards linked to suspicious betting activity.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Layla Victoria

Brazil targets influencers and payment providers in new ruling

New rules will allow authorities to hold influencers, brands and payment companies accountable for supporting unauthorized betting operators.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Brazil: Illegal betting probe targets $10bn network across three states

Authorities carried out raids in Pernambuco, Ceará and São Paulo as part of an investigation into an alleged illegal betting scheme linked to dozens of unauthorized operators.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Layla Victoria

Appointments Personnel

Bragg CEO Matevž Mazij loses shareholder backing and offers resignation

Mazij will remain in post until his resignation is accepted, a successor is appointed or 90 days have passed, whichever comes first.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Marieta Lezaic

Land Based Marketing + 1 more

Globo-backed Boa Lion acquires Bingão do Brasil

A Globo-backed betting joint venture has acquired a videobingo business.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Marketing + 2 more

Brazilian Government sends responsible gambling push via Whatsapp

Brazil’s Federal Government has begun sending WhatsApp messages promoting self-exclusion and gambling support services.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Brazil puts bettor protection under the spotlight at first responsible gambling seminar

Consumer authorities, regulators and industry stakeholders gathered in Brasília to discuss responsible gambling, consumer rights and oversight of the betting market.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Financial + 1 more

Sports Minister outlines gambling problem: Brazilians see betting differently from Europe and US

Brazil’s Sports Minister has argued that many Brazilians view betting as a path to financial improvement rather than entertainment.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Brazil targets ‘dark patterns’ in new betting consumer protection partnership

Two federal agencies have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at identifying manipulative digital practices and strengthening protections for betting consumers.

1 min read • Jun 18 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Brazil: Operator fined after ignoring gambler’s request to quit

A Brazilian court has ruled that a betting platform failed in its duty of care after delaying the closure of an account belonging to a user diagnosed with gambling addiction.

1 min read • Jun 17 • By Layla Victoria