Brazil bill targets betting promotions by sports commentators
A new bill would prevent commentators and presenters from discussing or promoting betting during live sports broadcasts.
A new bill would prevent commentators and presenters from discussing or promoting betting during live sports broadcasts.
Brazilian consumer protection authorities are examining whether betting promotions shown during World Cup broadcasts breached advertising rules.
Mato Grosso do Sul’s state lottery has identified a provisional platform operator after multiple bidders failed technical evaluations.
A Government social media post encouraging responsible betting drew backlash online, prompting officials to quietly revise its messaging.
Erika Hilton has called for a federal investigation into betting promotions by sports commentators.
Brazilian prosecutors have requested advertising contracts involving Neymar and Virginia Fonseca as part of a consumer protection investigation into Blaze.
The new proposal would direct a portion of betting revenue to Brazil’s social assistance fund as policymakers continue debating how gambling proceeds should be distributed.
A senior member of Brazil’s ruling party has renewed calls for tougher advertising restrictions, arguing the World Cup should not become a gateway for betting promotions.
A senior regulator says new measures finally clarify who is responsible for policing the financial networks behind Brazil’s illegal betting market.
The rollout expands OIG Gaming Brazil's product portfolio as competition intensifies in Brazil's regulated online betting market.