Brazil

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  1. Betting sites exploit international domains to remain active in Brazil

    At least four platforms remain accessible after the country’s betting ban took effect, while authorities have blocked 10,000 illegal websites.

    16 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  2. Brazil asks data regulator to investigate six games with loot boxes

    The Justice Ministry says loot boxes expose minors to risks similar to online betting, which Brazil has banned, and wants six 18+ games checked for age verification.

    16 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  3. Rio de Janeiro approves mental health guidelines for compulsive gambling addiction

    The proposed legislation would establish multidisciplinary care, family support and professional training for people experiencing compulsive gambling and gaming, pending the state Governor’s decision.

    16 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  4. Rob Jones: What Brazil can learn from Spain, Italy and the Netherlands

    The regulatory expert, a previous CLO and director at Entain, Pinnacle, Playnetic and more, says he advised caution about entering Brazil. But he remains optimistic about the country’s long-term betting future.

    15 Oct 2026 · 13 min read · By Tim Poole
  5. Brazil betting ban forces Band to drop Saudi Pro League broadcasts

    The broadcaster reportedly terminated its transmission deal after losing a betting sponsor.

    15 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  6. Betting lawsuits in Rio de Janeiro surge by more than 1,000% in two years

    Cases involving unpaid winnings, frozen accounts and disputed betting terms have climbed sharply as Brazil’s gambling sector faces mounting legal and regulatory pressure.

    15 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  7. Brazil’s cash-and-carry giant Assaí reports early sales boost from betting ban

    Executives at the cash-and-carry grocery chain told analysts that tighter betting restrictions may be easing pressure on household budgets.

    15 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  8. São Paulo’s betting deal covered more than half its payroll

    A report estimates that main sponsorship deals with betting brands covered 28.2% of player wages at the 14 Série A clubs they sponsored.

    15 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Layla Victoria
  9. Entain Q3 NGR rises 2% as UK and Ireland offset Brazil weakness

    Online gaming growth supported the quarter despite weaker sports results.

    15 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Keih Ma
  10. Stellar Gaming CBO confirms ‘difficult’ layoffs amid Brazil gaming ban

    Fellipe Fraga addressed the ‘uncertainty’ caused by Brazil’s ban on online gaming and fixed-odds sports betting, claiming ‘dozens of families have been affected by the stroke of a pen.’

    14 Oct 2026 · 2 min read · By Kirk Geller