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ANJL criticizes exclusion of regulated betting sector from President meeting

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the Brazilian Government could take a more restrictive approach to online betting after hearing concerns over addiction, household debt and consumer harm.

2 min read • Sep 3 • By Shaan Khan

Brazil Senate committee backs broad betting advertising and sponsorship ban

The proposal would give existing sponsorship agreements up to 24 months to end and introduce product risk classifications that could prohibit certain online casino games.

2 min read • Sep 3 • By Shaan Khan

Legal & Regulatory Land Based + 1 more

Chile: Talca casino operator requests to block Dreams from starting operations

Casino de Juego Talca filed a legal challenge accusing regulators of failing to verify the source of a 165% funding increase approved for a competing project in Chile's Maule region.

1 min read • Sep 2 • By Milagros del Priore

Conferences & Exhibitions Casino + 1 more

SCCG LatAm announces conference in April 2027 in Venezuela

The event will be a three-day gaming conference in Caracas in April 2027, after postponing its originally scheduled 2026 edition following earthquakes in Venezuela.

1 min read • Sep 2 • By Milagros del Priore

Financial Land Based + 2 more

Lotería Chaqueña backs community projects in Chaco province

The provincial lottery signed agreements to fund a sports facility renovation and a full refurbishment of a cultural association's headquarters.

2 min read • Sep 2 • By Milagros del Priore

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Senator drops betting fund transfer from security bill

A Senator has removed a provision from Brazil's Public Security constitutional amendment that would have redirected 30% of betting tax revenue to security funds.

1 min read • Sep 2 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 1 more

Brazil: President promises new online betting measure soon

President Lula told a meeting on the impact of online betting that regulation has failed to contain its harms.

1 min read • Sep 2 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 1 more

Rio adds betting questions to routine doctor visits to flag addiction risk

Rio de Janeiro's municipal health network has begun screening patients for gambling problems during routine appointments, identifying 22 people showing warning signs.

1 min read • Sep 2 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 4 more

Brazilian Senate debates new measures to curb gambling harm

A Senate hearing exposed a divide between government officials and the betting industry over proposed restrictions on advertising and sponsorship for online betting platforms.

1 min read • Sep 2 • By Layla Victoria

Conferences & Exhibitions Marketing

N1 Partners Marketing Case: 88.7% Event Visitor Engagement

88.7% of booth visitors actively engage, highlighting strong audience quality once visitors enter the N1 Partners space.

7 min read • Sep 2 • By Marieta Lezaic