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Brazil moves to pull the plug on betting ads… and, yes, IBJR is already unhappy

A Senate committee has advanced a bill banning betting advertising nationwide, reigniting tensions between lawmakers and the industry.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Layla Victoria

ITIA sanctions two players under Tennis Anti-Corruption Program

Brazilian player Gustavo Tedesco and former Russian player Gyulnara Nazarova have been sanctioned by the International Tennis Integrity Agency following separate investigations into match-fixing and corrupt approaches.

3 min read • Feb 4 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

Brazilian court orders Betano to refund half of compulsive bettor’s losses

A São Paulo court has ruled that Betano must reimburse 50% of the losses incurred by a bettor diagnosed with compulsive gambling behavior.

3 min read • Feb 4 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Online

Employee accused of diverting BR1.3m to online betting in Brazil

Police in Mato Grosso are investigating allegations that a former employee diverted money from her employer to fund online betting activity.

3 min read • Feb 4 • By Layla Victoria

Marketing Online + 1 more

Brazil: Laundering case moved to Federal Police; gambling influencer's brother arrested

In two separate but thematically linked stories, the Federal Court has transferred a money-laundering operation to the Federal Police, while state authorities also pursue influencers accused of an illegal gambling scheme.

3 min read • Feb 4 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions

SBC Summit Americas to Examine Regulation and Compliance Across Latin America

With regulatory shifts unfolding across Latin America, operators are navigating higher taxes, tougher compliance demands, and mounting pressure on how markets grow and compete.

3 min read • Feb 4 • By Mariya Savova