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Brazil sets betting sponsorship rules for 2027 Women's World Cup

A new ordinance defines what FIFA sponsors and commercial partners can and can't do with betting brand exposure during the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

1 min read • Sep 18 • By Layla Victoria

"The end of Brazilian football" – Clubs push back on potential iGaming ban

Some of Brazil's biggest football clubs and federations have jointly warned that a proposed ban on online casino games could devastate club finances.

1 min read • Sep 18 • By Layla Victoria

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Brazilian Government would have to refund license fees if online casino was banned

A ban on online casino products while preserving sports betting would require compensating operators for licensing fees and offsetting the government's own lost tax revenue.

1 min read • Sep 18 • By Layla Victoria

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Brazil’s Ministry of Sport creates commission to monitor betting revenue partnerships

Ministry of Sport has established a new committee to oversee and evaluate partnerships funded through betting revenue channeled to sports development initiatives.

1 min read • Sep 18 • By Layla Victoria

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Reports suggest online casino ban increasingly probable in Brazil

With Brazil's general elections approaching, President Lula's rush to tighten regulations on the online gambling sector is drawing increased attention.

2 min read • Sep 18 • By Marieta Lezaic

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Brazilian Councillor proposes blocking betting sites on public Wi-Fi

Councillor Caio Salgado wants São Caetano do Sul to block access to betting platforms across government networks and public Wi-Fi, pending a technical feasibility study.

1 min read • Sep 17 • By Layla Victoria

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Betting ads on Brazilian TV fall 34.5% after World Cup backlash

After facing public and regulatory criticism over aggressive advertising during the 2026 World Cup, betting operators significantly scaled back their TV ad spending.

1 min read • Sep 17 • By Layla Victoria

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Brazil: Industry unites with several open letters to President Lula

Brazil Industry groups representing licensed betting operators have published open letters pushing back against a possible presidential decree restricting the sector.

2 min read • Sep 17 • By Layla Victoria

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ANJL demands social platforms act against illegal betting influencers in Brazil

Brazil's National Association of Games and Lotteries has notified TikTok, X, Google and Meta, demanding a comprehensive plan to identify and remove influencer content promoting unlicensed betting operators.

1 min read • Sep 17 • By Layla Victoria

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Brazil’s AGU questions Polymarket over election betting

Brazil’s Attorney General’s Office has asked the Finance Ministry for information on Polymarket’s activity.

1 min read • Sep 16 • By Layla Victoria