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From the ring to the DMs: Match-fixing pitches slid into Brazilian footballers’ inboxes

Prosecutors allege a group linked to Popó Freitas’ son tried to lure players from Brazil’s top divisions into betting manipulation schemes.

3 min read • Feb 6 • By Layla Victoria

Conferences & Exhibitions Partnerships

SBC Announces Strategic Partnership with ANJL for SBC Summit Rio

SBC has announced a strategic partnership with the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) for SBC Summit Rio, bringing one of Brazil’s most influential industry bodies into the heart of the country’s leading event for the betting and gaming market.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Mariya Savova

Responsible Gambling Land Based + 3 more

Buenos Aires City Lottery takes youth gambling message to Counter-Strike event

The regulator used the Firesports 2026 tournament to promote its national support line and reinforce that betting is restricted to adults, while continuing its wider push against illegal gambling in the city.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Shaan Khan

Affiliate Marketing + 1 more

Level Up in Barcelona: N1 Partners Puzzle Promo Grand Final Recap

A recap of the N1 Partners Puzzle Promo grand final event.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Rory Calland

Marketing Online + 1 more

Flashy cars and fake cash: Illegal betting scheme uses social media in Brazil

Civil Police say influencers leveraged luxury imagery and online reach to promote illegal gambling platforms and attract bettors.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Lottery + 1 more

Brazil: Rondônia Governor proposes bill to create state lottery

Draft legislation sent to the state assembly would authorize a Rondônia state lottery, covering online betting and other fixed-odds games.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Layla Victoria

iGaming Online + 2 more

Playbook Fusion launches Playbook Football with Betano in Brazil

The game combines elements of traditional sports betting with features inspired by popular mobile sports titles.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Jack Found

Legal & Regulatory Online

Brazil opens consultation on recognizing betting service providers

The country’s betting regulator has launched a public consultation on minimum requirements for companies supplying services to licensed operators.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Marketing + 3 more

Brazil moves to pull the plug on betting ads… and, yes, IBJR is already unhappy

A Senate committee has advanced a bill banning betting advertising nationwide, reigniting tensions between lawmakers and the industry.

3 min read • Feb 5 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

ITIA sanctions two players under Tennis Anti-Corruption Program

Brazilian player Gustavo Tedesco and former Russian player Gyulnara Nazarova have been sanctioned by the International Tennis Integrity Agency following separate investigations into match-fixing and corrupt approaches.

3 min read • Feb 4 • By Shaan Khan