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Brazilian suspect accused of $22m scam allegedly used betting platforms to launder funds

Police say the man channeled proceeds from an electronics investment scam through online betting platforms and fragmented transfers to obscure the origin of funds.

3 min read • Jan 26 • By Layla Victoria

Brazil: Police shut down illegal bingo hall in Campinas for fourth time

Authorities seized dozens of slot machines at a historic building in central Campinas, highlighting the persistence of illegal gambling.

3 min read • Jan 26 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 5 more

Brazil’s first year of regulated betting: progress, pressure and presence

After its first full year under regulation, Brazil’s market shows rapid formalization, rising enforcement and growing tension between scale, compliance and social responsibility.

7 min read • Jan 26 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory iGaming + 3 more

SBC Summit Rio Puts Brazil’s Regulatory and Executive Leadership in the Spotlight

SBC Summit Rio’s Leaders Track will connect delegates with key regulatory voices and Brazil’s leading executives, offering direct insight into how the country’s betting framework is being implemented and how businesses can operate confidently within the regulated market.

3 min read • Jan 26 • By Mariya Savova

Financial Land Based + 1 more

Colombian bingo and casino sector lifts healthcare contributions by 9.3% in 2025

Land-based gaming remained the largest single contributor to Colombia’s subsidized health system, supported by enforcement action against illegal gambling and regulatory measures aimed at strengthening the legal market.

3 min read • Jan 23 • By Shaan Khan

Responsible Gambling Casino + 2 more

Study flags rising financial strain on Brazilian players linked to digital gambling

Open Finance analysis suggests growing exposure to online betting is affecting household budgets, with higher-risk behavior concentrated among younger and lower-income groups.

3 min read • Jan 23 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Santa Fe Province sets bidding date for online sports betting licenses

Santa Fe will launch an international public tender on March 3 to award licenses for online sports betting, following the approval of a new regulatory framework

3 min read • Jan 23 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 2 more

Argentina: Salta casino workers plan protest over unpaid wages

Casino employees in Argentina’s Salta province will stage a protest after months of delayed and partial salary payments, as the union warns the dispute has escalated.

3 min read • Jan 23 • By Milagros del Priore