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Caixa launches affiliate program to boost digital instant lottery

Caixa will allow lottery retailers to earn commissions by directing customers to its Digital Instant Lottery through personalised links and QR codes.

Caixa lottery case moves into final stage at Brazil’s antitrust authority

CADE has entered the final phase of its investigation into Caixa over alleged anti-competitive practices involving lottery betting intermediaries.

Caixa nears BR1bn in renegotiated debt program

The state-owned bank said BR820m ($162m) in debt has already been renegotiated under the Federal Government’s relaunched program.

Caixa profit falls 34% in Q1

Brazil’s state-owned lender reported lower quarterly earnings while continuing to postpone its entry into the regulated betting market.

Caixa delays launch of betting platform to 2027 amid political pressure

The state-owned bank steps back from 2026 rollout despite paying the $6m license fee.

Brazil authorizes second annual themed Mega-Sena draw

The new rule allows Caixa to launch an additional special draw beyond the traditional New Year “Mega da Virada.”

Brazil Court questions Caixa over delays to state-run betting platform

Brazil’s audit court demands explanations after the operator pays licence fee but fails to launch fixed-odds betting offering.

Brazil’s retail and gambling sectors fight while BR4bn in redirected to student funding

Unclaimed winnings over the past decade have been channeled into FIES while Brazil’s new restrictions are teased to the sector as the retail sector pushes back against online gambling.

Lottery data leak? 16-year-old kidnapped and rescued in lottery-linked case

Case linked to Mega-Sena prize highlights risks tied to public exposure of lottery winners in Brazil.

Lottery workers investigated in Rio police operation targeting Pix-linked fraud

The operation uncovers schemes using stolen phones and lottery outlets to facilitate bank fraud.

Caixa suspends Pix cash withdrawal services for other banks at lottery outlets

Measure affects more than 13,000 lottery shops across Brazil and limits cash withdrawals via Pix to Caixa account holders.

Here we go again: Third bidder in Lotesul lottery tender comes to the stage

Fintech company Idea Maker will undergo a proof-of-concept stage after two previous bidders failed the technical evaluation.

Caixa publishes updated federal lottery product manual in Brazil

New version of the regulatory document introduces collective betting for Loteca and operational updates for instant and sports-prediction lotteries.

Febralot protests BetCaixa freeze

The lottery federation argues that blocking Caixa’s betting platform strengthens the illegal market and diverts revenue abroad.

Caixa tightens Pix payment controls

State-owned bank outlines new defense flows and operational restrictions as the lottery network flags financial exposure under the refund mechanism.

Brazil: Federal Police launches operation against theft involving Caixa 

The operation targeting the theft and resale of computer equipment from Caixa branches estimated losses at BR1.5m ($278,895).

Hebara CEO Amilton Noble: Brazil’s lottery sector needs certainty, competition and speed

With more than three decades shaping lottery products and operating models in Brazil, Hebara CEO Amilton Noble speaks exclusively to Global Gaming Insider about the Supreme Court’s stance on municipal lotteries.

Brazil’s New Year lottery raises $560m for government funding 

The record-breaking lottery draw paid out BR1.09bn ($186m) in prizes, with more than BR1.8bn allocated to taxes.

Brazilian Court orders lottery outlet to refund betting error

A lottery shop was found liable after registering a customer's Mega da Virada pool bet as a regular Mega-Sena entry and refusing to issue a refund.

Brazil: BR1bn prize demand overloads Caixa's systems

The unprecedented BR1bn ($186m) jackpot led to an unprecedented volume of last-minute bets.

Caixa launches legal challenge against lottery platform linked to influencer

Brazil's state-owned lottery operator has filed a lawsuit against influencer Paulinha Leite over the legality of her lottery pool intermediation model.

Brazilian police allege match-fixing attempt involving basketball players

Brazilian police are investigating allegations that Vasco da Gama basketball players were approached ahead of an October match as part of a suspected scheme.

Brazil: Caixa updates lottery permissions framework

Caixa Econômica Federal has issued a new circular updating the rules for lottery permissions in Brazil, revising operational requirements, fee structures and deadlines for regulatory compliance across the lottery network.

Should Caixa betting be exempt from Brazil's ban?

Brazil's Attorney General's Office told the Supreme Court that restrictions imposed on social program beneficiaries should not extend to federal lotteries operated by Caixa.

"No country ever reached 100%" - Brazil weighs new tech against illegal betting

At a congressional hearing, Brazil's Sports Ministry, the SPA and Anatel detailed the country's ability to block illegal betting sites.

Analysis: Has Brazil's sponsorship boom transformed the player experience?

Operators have expanded into reality shows, entertainment franchises, regional activations and community-based experiences.

Caixa extends partnership with the Brazilian Basketball League

The partnership is set to run until late 2027.

All Eyes on Brazil as SBC Summit Rio 2026 Kicks Off Next Week

The Officials Shaping Brazil’s Betting Framework Join SBC Summit Rio

SBC Summit Americas to Examine Regulation and Compliance Across Latin America