Brazil

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  1. Economists warn betting is draining billions from Brazil’s retail sector

    Carla Beni estimates online betting redirected BR143bn ($28bn) from retail spending between 2023 and 2026.

    2 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  2. Brazil intensifies crackdown on illegal gambling networks

    New operations are expected to target illicit revenue streams used by criminal groups, including unlicensed betting platforms.

    2 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  3. Brazilian Football Confederation VP defends regulated betting 

    According to the executive, football and betting are increasingly intertwined in Brazil.

    2 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  4. Yet another Brazilian influencer investigated over BR1.2m in suspicious transactions

    Police allege social media promotion of illegal betting platforms was linked to more than BR1.2m in financial activity over six months.

    2 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  5. Brazil: Congresswoman warns of betting industry’s political influence

    Lawmaker claims betting operators are expanding their influence beyond gambling policy and into Brazil’s political debate.

    1 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  6. Gambling-related sick leave rises sharply in Brazil

    New workplace data suggests betting and online gaming addiction could be increasingly affecting employee wellbeing and attendance.

    1 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  7. MPF opens inquiry into Lula Government's oversight of online betting sector

    Federal prosecutors will examine betting supervision policies and assess the effectiveness of public health measures for gambling addiction.

    1 Jun 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  8. Brazil: Health Ministry reports 140% rise in gambling-related mental health cases

    Brazilian officials highlighted growing demand for treatment services as lawmakers debate stricter controls on online betting.

    29 May 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  9. Another Brazilian city joins cities restricting betting advertising

    The Paraíba capital has approved a bill banning betting advertisements across public spaces and municipal events.

    29 May 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  10. Brazil: TCE auditor targets celebrity betting promotions

    Comments from a Brazilian public auditor have renewed debate around influencer marketing as regulators prepare to review betting advertising rules.

    29 May 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria