Brazil: Licensed operators say it’s time to hunt the Tiger
Brazil’s regulated betting sector is urging authorities to expand oversight beyond operators and target suppliers serving illegal platforms.
Brazil’s regulated betting sector is urging authorities to expand oversight beyond operators and target suppliers serving illegal platforms.
Sportradar has entered into a multi-year agreement with Kalshi, providing official sports data, integrity services and technology solutions as the sector continues to expand under increasing regulatory scrutiny.
Documents related to operator authorizations, including technical assessments and ownership information, remain inaccessible under transparency requests for 100 years.
Licensed operators generated BR4.5bn ($807m) in tax revenue during the first four months of 2026, according to Federal Revenue data.
Litigation funder Jufina argues that although Interwetten is licensed for sports betting in Austria, it also promotes online casino games on its website.
The national register was formally launched in August 2025.
Authorities have detained multiple individuals over an alleged financial platform used to process payments for multiple illegal online casinos.
Spelinspektionen has issued multiple bans in Q1 2026 to unlicensed gambling operators and reported continued enforcement against illegal activity.
Online betting turnover in Ireland reached €1.2bn ($1.38bn) for Q1 2026, while land-based betting declined sharply.
The affiliate group has added local banking, office and corporate infrastructure as Brazil tightens oversight of licensed betting activity.