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Brazil: Licensed operators say it’s time to hunt the Tiger

Brazil’s regulated betting sector is urging authorities to expand oversight beyond operators and target suppliers serving illegal platforms.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Layla Victoria

What’s behind Brazil’s betting license files?

Documents related to operator authorizations, including technical assessments and ownership information, remain inaccessible under transparency requests for 100 years.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 3 more

Brazil betting tax revenue doubles to $807m from January to April

Licensed operators generated BR4.5bn ($807m) in tax revenue during the first four months of 2026, according to Federal Revenue data.

1 min read • Jun 8 • By Layla Victoria

Affiliate Marketing + 2 more

MediaTroopers sets up Brazil entity as regulated market matures

The affiliate group has added local banking, office and corporate infrastructure as Brazil tightens oversight of licensed betting activity.

2 min read • Jun 8 • By Shaan Khan

Systems & Software Lottery + 3 more

From founders to outsiders: The industry's recurring paradox

The fintech and gaming booms created companies overnight and millionaires before the age of 30. But now those who built these companies are being shown the door, sometimes by the very logic they set in motion...

5 min read • Jun 5 • By Milagros del Priore

Appointments Lottery + 1 more

Minas Gerais appoints new State Lottery director

Former Minas Gerais Public Prosecutor’s Office official Luciano França da Silveira Júnior will lead the state lottery.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Online + 1 more

Did the CPI end too soon? Virginia Fonseca linked to illegal betting investigation

New allegations involving influencer Virginia Fonseca, financial transactions and betting industry ties have renewed scrutiny of gambling advertising.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Layla Victoria

CSR Online + 1 more

Instituto Conecta Cactus backs training program for vulnerable women

The initiative will provide professional training, income-generation opportunities and skills development for women in Minas Gerais.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Layla Victoria

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 3 more

São Paulo prosecutors seek answers on betting ads at family events

The request focuses on child protection measures at two major public events where betting brands are expected to be visible.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Layla Victoria

Legal & Regulatory Financial + 2 more

Chilean senators challenge tax authority over online gambling VAT decision

The dispute centres on an SII decision allowing online gambling platforms to pay digital VAT, which critics say grants de facto recognition to unlicensed operators.

1 min read • Jun 5 • By Marieta Lezaic