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Minister calls for betting ban and tighter online protections for minors in Brazil

Guilherme Boulos links gambling and digital platforms to financial and behavioural risks among Brazilian families.

1 min read • Mar 18 • By Layla Victoria

Senator proposes ban on cashback and gamification in Brazil betting sector

New bill would require operators to remove VIP programs and engagement mechanics within 90 days.

1 min read • Mar 18 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Lottery workers investigated in Rio police operation targeting Pix-linked fraud

The operation uncovers schemes using stolen phones and lottery outlets to facilitate bank fraud.

1 min read • Mar 17 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Brazil: Bettors must declare winnings above $5,477 in 2026 tax return

New rules confirm that gambling gains and account balances must be reported by Brazilian taxpayers.

1 min read • Mar 17 • By Layla Victoria

Marketing Partnerships + 1 more

Esportes da Sorte launches new marketing campaign

Esportes da Sorte has announced a new marketing campaign designed to strengthen its association with football culture ahead of what the company describes as a landmark year for the sport in 2026.

1 min read • Mar 17 • By Jack Found

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Brazil: Public hearing highlights opposition to sports betting plans in Rio Grande do Sul

A public hearing at the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Sul is set to bring together a broad cross-section of civil society to examine the risks associated with sports betting, as the state government's plans to relaunch its state lottery continue to face political friction.

1 min read • Mar 17 • By Jack Found

Financial Online + 1 more

Sports and tourism receive over 60% of Brazil betting revenue in 2025

New data highlights allocation of betting-derived funds across key public sectors.

1 min read • Mar 17 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 2 more

Buenos Aires lawmaker revives bill targeting youth online gambling in schools

A bill to introduce problem gambling prevention programs into the education system has been reintroduced in the Buenos Aires provincial legislature.

1 min read • Mar 17 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Argentina blocks Polymarket access

A Buenos Aires court ordered the platform offline after determining it operated as an unlicensed gambling service, setting a regulatory precedent for the region.

2 min read • Mar 17 • By Milagros del Priore

Systems & Software Marketing + 3 more

Why conversational AI is the final frontier of betting UX

As sportsbook apps become victims of their own complexity, the industry’s most critical KPI, time-to-bet, is suffering. ChatBet CEO Josh Swerdlow says we have reached the era of 'Peak Menu.'

6 min read • Mar 17 • By Tim Poole