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  1. Santa Fe Lottery seeks power to block illegal gambling

    The request seeks regulatory changes enabling ENACOM to block illegal gambling platforms.

    29 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · By Milagros del Priore
  2. Brazilian Senator proposes temporary 27.5% betting tax hike

    Senator Sérgio Petecão has introduced a bill directing part of the betting revenue to healthcare and social security.

    28 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · By Layla Victoria
  3. Brazil's first municipal betting operator halts activities amid federal clash

    The small town of Bodó has suspended its local lottery operations after raising BR8m ($1.5m) in ten months.

    28 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · By Layla Victoria
  4. Brazilian banks providing reinforcements in battle against illegal operators

    Brazil's Banking Federation has introduced mandatory rules requiring financial institutions to report irregular betting activity to the Central Bank.

    27 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · By Layla Victoria
  5. Brazil: President Lula questions Caixa's betting launch amid claims it's a 'necessary evolution'

    President Lula has summoned Caixa's leadership to explain plans for a state-run betting platform, amid internal doubts about whether the project will move forward.

    27 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · By Layla Victoria
  6. Pragmatic Play launches new live casino studio in Colombia

    The Bogota-based studio was developed by Arrise.

    27 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · By Beth Turner
  7. Betsson becomes Official Sponsor and Naming Partner of the Peruvian Volleyball League

    The partnership marks Betsson's latest move to strengthen its footprint in Latin America and support women's sports globally.

    27 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · By Shaan Khan
  8. IBJR counters banking criticism and calls for tighter financial controls

    Brazil's betting association defended regulation as key to curbing illegal gambling, responding to criticism from the Banking Federation.

    24 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · By Layla Victoria
  9. Betting boom in Brazil: Football drives transactions up 55%, tax revenue hits $1.3bn

    Brazil's Federal Revenue Service reported BRL6.8bn ($1.3bn) in tax revenue from betting activities in 2025, while transactions were up due to football.

    24 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · By Layla Victoria
  10. Brazil: Senator criticizes Caixa's move into betting market

    The senator warned that creating a public platform risks encouraging gambling addiction among vulnerable Brazilians.

    23 Oct 2025 · 3 min read · By Layla Victoria