BR$1.33bn remained in player accounts ahead of the closure deadline, with banks now set to handle outstanding refunds.
The winners of the Global Gaming Awards Americas 2026 have been revealed, celebrating the companies, products and individuals that have made the biggest impact on the gaming industry across North and South America over the past 12 months.
Rio de Janeiro's lottery authority has ended its agreement with RioPag, citing serious, repeated breaches including the retention of around BR20m owed to the state.
German-based firm CountR GmbH was also fined $50,000 for an unapproved change of license control, as well as failure to pay required licensing fees to the regulator.
Employees rally in protest over unpaid wages and difficult working conditions.
Margin trading allows users to place wagers with borrowed funds to gain more exposure to an asset than their respective cash would cover, a practice not yet authorized for event contracts.
The advisory firm will represent MassPay’s custody, payout and cross-border settlement platform to gaming-sector clients.
The Philippine central bank has proposed stronger merchant-screening requirements after payment surveillance uncovered thousands of accounts allegedly connected to illegal activities.
SBC Summit will explore practical applications of Web3 and crypto across payments, transparency, security and player trust.
From 15 September, gambling operators must assess proliferation-financing risks, strengthen sanctions controls and introduce independent testing of their compliance frameworks.