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São Paulo creates specialist courts to tackle illegal betting and organized crime

São Paulo’s Court of Justice has created specialized criminal courts focused on organized crime investigations, including cases involving illegal betting.

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Layla Victoria

Brazilian Senate approves betting levy for public security

The measure now awaits for presidential approval only.

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Who moves the money? Brazil investigates 37 fintech companies linked to illegal betting

Brazil’s Government has notified 37 fintechs suspected of processing payments for unlicensed betting operators.

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Brazil freezes $20m from illegal betting network

The operation involved state and federal gambling enforcement authorities.

1 min read • Jul 9 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Will Brazil finally settle the gambling criminalization debate?

Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court will hear a landmark case on 5 August that could determine whether gambling has remained a criminal offence since the country’s 1988 Constitution.

1 min read • Jul 8 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 1 more

Fake it till you… get sued? Court shuts down fake Loterj operation

A court in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the suspension of an illegal operation after prosecutors alleged the company fraudulently used Loterj’s identity to appear licensed.

1 min read • Jul 8 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Brazilian court orders operator to pay full $64,779 jackpot

A Brazilian court has ruled that a betting operator must pay a customer the full value of a jackpot after declaring a previous settlement agreement “manifestly disproportionate.”

1 min read • Jul 8 • By Layla Victoria