The SBC Summit Rio 2025 will take place at Riocentro, the largest convention center in Latin America, from February 25 to 27.
Press release.- For brands looking to capitalize on Brazil's newly regulated market, maintaining strict compliance with evolving regulations is essential for a successful and sustainable entry.
The next edition of SBC Summit Rio will provide 15,000 industry professionals with essential insights into compliance strategies, regulatory developments, and updates on Brazil's changing industrial landscape through the dedicated "Regulation and Compliance" day.
The dedicated educational program is scheduled for Wednesday, February 26, the first main day of Brazil's leading betting and sports gaming event, to be held at Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and founder of SBC, commented: "As Brazil moves towards full regulation and technology continues to advance, staying informed about the latest regulatory and compliance advances is essential for the success of any brand."
He added: "Brazil, with its dynamic and rapidly evolving market, demands a deep understanding of its complexities. That's why we have introduced a dedicated track to provide delegates with the information they need, whether they are looking to enter the market or are already operating in it and need to adapt to the new environment."
Delegates can expect in-depth discussions on the future regulation of physical casinos, strategies for smaller operators to manage rising licensing fees, factors driving international mergers and acquisitions, and innovative approaches for lotteries to modernize their offerings while still complying with standards.
The panel titled "Lotteries: From Tradition to Innovation" will examine how traditional lotteries can innovate their offerings while still maintaining regulatory compliance. Featuring industry experts Hugo Baungartner (VP of Global Markets, Aposta Ganha), Felipe Maximino (VP of Technology and Operations, Sorte Online), and Marco Taurisano (CEO, Kroopiê Consulting and Training), the panel will discuss how lotteries are embracing innovation to remain competitive and achieve long-term sustainability, while also exploring modern approaches adopted by lotteries to tackle common market challenges.
The panel "Cost of Brazil: Taxes and Legal Uncertainty" will provide an in-depth analysis of Brazil's intricate tax framework. With a panel of Brazilian public sector experts, including Rodrigo Verly (tax auditor, Federal Revenue Service), Andrea Barreto (general coordinator of Fiscal Affairs, National Treasury Attorney General's Office), Ricardo Saadi (director of Research and Fight Against Organized Crime and Corruption, Federal Police), and panel moderator Ana Helena Karnas Hoefel Pamplona (lawyer, university professor, and co-founder of AMIG), the discussions will highlight practical solutions to address the tax challenge and strategies for proactively managing tax compliance. The speakers will also discuss the legal risks brands may face if they fail to meet regulatory requirements.
The session "Physical Games: New Laws, Great Opportunities" will analyze Brazil's complex and challenging path towards modernizing laws surrounding physical betting. Bringing together prominent legal and industry experts, such as Bárbara Teles (lawyer, Rei do Pitaco), Vitória Lopes Goellner (legal advisor, BET77), Magnho José (editor and president, BNLData – IJL) and moderator Caio Loureiro (Partner, TozziniFreire Advogados), the panel will discuss physical bets, including casinos, bingo, and 'jogo do bicho'. Additionally, the panel will reflect on future land-based regulations and their potential implications for the vertical.
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Concluding the day is the panel titled "Wave of Mergers and Acquisitions: The Fate of Local Champions", which will explore how the investment of international brands could increase the financial burden of regulatory fees for smaller operations. Featuring leading experts Robin Chabra (CEO, Tekkorp), David Carruthers (Strategy Executive, DigiPlus Interactive), Tom Waterhouse (Investment Director, Waterhouse VC), Neil Montgomery (founding partner and manager, Montgomery) and panel moderator Anton Kaszubowski (founder and managing director, SBC Advisory Partners), the panel will examine the key drivers of merger and acquisition activity, the regulatory challenges affecting mergers and acquisitions, and strategies for the success of national and international stakeholders.
