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Two footballers banned for a year in Rio betting manipulation case

Two Campeonato Carioca players have received one-year suspensions after a disciplinary tribunal found they deliberately sought yellow cards linked to suspicious betting activity.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Layla Victoria

Brazil targets influencers and payment providers in new ruling

New rules will allow authorities to hold influencers, brands and payment companies accountable for supporting unauthorized betting operators.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Brazil: Illegal betting probe targets $10bn network across three states

Authorities carried out raids in Pernambuco, Ceará and São Paulo as part of an investigation into an alleged illegal betting scheme linked to dozens of unauthorized operators.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Layla Victoria

Appointments Personnel

Bragg CEO Matevž Mazij loses shareholder backing and offers resignation

Mazij will remain in post until his resignation is accepted, a successor is appointed or 90 days have passed, whichever comes first.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Marieta Lezaic

Land Based Marketing + 1 more

Globo-backed Boa Lion acquires Bingão do Brasil

A Globo-backed betting joint venture has acquired a videobingo business.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Marketing + 2 more

Brazilian Government sends responsible gambling push via Whatsapp

Brazil’s Federal Government has begun sending WhatsApp messages promoting self-exclusion and gambling support services.

1 min read • Jun 19 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Bosnian reporting app sparks 11,000 complaints over betting shops near schools

A citizen-led initiative in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina has generated almost 11,000 reports alleging that betting shops are operating too close to schools.

2 min read • Jun 19 • By Marieta Lezaic