Neymar faces backlash over Blaze post after World Cup call-up
The Brazil star was criticized online after promoting betting operator Blaze shortly after his World Cup selection was confirmed.
The Brazil star was criticized online after promoting betting operator Blaze shortly after his World Cup selection was confirmed.
The Central Bank has added unlicensed betting activity to Brazil’s financial fraud monitoring framework.
Speaking exclusively to Global Gaming Insider, Loterj President Fabiola Esteves discusses illegal gambling, regulatory cooperation and Rio de Janeiro’s ambitions to position itself as a global gaming and entertainment hub.
Congress will examine whether betting operators are correctly reporting and paying taxes under Brazil’s market.
Lawmakers will examine gambling-related debt, mental health concerns and the impact of betting advertising on older Brazilians.
A cross-party group of Brazilian lawmakers wants betting classified as a public health risk, expanding oversight powers beyond financial regulators.
Brazil’s Federal Audit Court warned of major enforcement gaps as illegal operators continue dominating a large share of the market.
The Ministry of Sports released new national guidelines focused on preventing manipulation in sports competitions.
Peru’s newly introduced licensing framework has pushed the country into the spotlight of the regional gaming industry, consequently generating growing interest in the upcoming summit.
The industry association argues that only Brazil’s Federal Government can regulate betting advertising rules nationwide.