Police in Bahia suspended a Salvador Carnival hospitality space and seized assets.
Argentinian former Big Brother contestant Daniela Celis has been criminally charged in an illegal online betting case, which she says stems from unauthorized use of her image by a fan account.
The new partnership parameters will widen the potential demographics being introduced to the products on offer from each company.
Prosecutors allege a group linked to Popó Freitas’ son tried to lure players from Brazil’s top divisions into betting manipulation schemes.
Civil Police say influencers leveraged luxury imagery and online reach to promote illegal gambling platforms and attract bettors.
A Senate committee has advanced a bill banning betting advertising nationwide, reigniting tensions between lawmakers and the industry.
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.
Regulator had warned that promotions could attract penalties of up to AU$2.4m (US$1.6m).
A series of social media giveaways has drawn scrutiny after followers were redirected to betting platforms as a condition to participate.
Argentina’s approach to regulating gambling influencers exposes a structural mismatch between fragmented enforcement mechanisms and the economic incentives that sustain illegal casino promotion.