The chairman of the Brazilian National Association of Gambling and Lotteries (ANJL), Plínio Lemos Jorge, in an exclusive interview with Focus Gaming News, stated that promoting regulated casino operations would significantly boost tourism development and generate substantial revenue for states and m
As the Brazilian government considers taxing retrospective gray market gambling activities, the Brazilian gambling industry faces a more complex tax environment and industry uncertainty.Background on Retrospective TaxationAccording to local media Metrópoles, a working group formed by the Brazilian A
The Brazilian federal government has officially granted a five-year gambling license to Caixa Econômica Federal's subsidiary Caixa Loterias, allowing it to engage in fixed-odds betting in the fields of sports betting and online gaming, marking the government's first full involvement in the industry
The Brazilian terrestrial gambling market was initially highly anticipated, with many international and local operators viewing it as the next growth engine. However, the latest developments have been a major disappointment: the planned casino regulation legislation has been temporarily halted, plu
MeridianBet has received regulatory approval from the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LSLGA) to offer B2B products in the Nigerian market.This latest development is achieved by the subsidiary of Golden Matrix Group, which has been operating in the African continent for 20 years. Now, wit
Flutter Leaders Discuss the Company’s Q4 Results and 2025 ProspectsFlutter Entertainment’s recent earnings call highlighted the company’s optimism about its business and long-term potential. CEO Peter Jackson and CFO Rob Coldrake were happy with the performance and looking forward to continued succe
The SBC Summit Rio will celebrate its second edition this month, from the 25th to the 27th, at the Riocentro convention center, located in an exclusive area of Rio de Janeiro. In addition to gathering 15,000 attendees interested in developing Brazil's newly regulated market, leading figures from th
The Secretary of Awards and Betting (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance published this Tuesday (11), ordinances authorizing 12 more companies to operate 30 sports betting and online gaming sites permanently in Brazil until December 31, 2029. The list includes Blaze, Betwarrior, Brazino777, and Betfast
The list of online betting licensees in Brazil has grown to 35 after the country’s regulator, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), granted 21 additional licenses.There are now 173 brands with regulatory permission to operate in the newly-regulated country.The list of companies published in the
Online gaming supplier CT Interactive has had its igaming portfolio certified for the newly regulated Brazilian market. The titles to have been approved include Chilli Fruits, Giraffe Wild and Treasure Chase. “This is not just another certification; it's a key entry into one of the world's larges
Live casino supplier CreedRoomz has had its games certified in Brazil. The company said it is now fully authorised to operate in the newly regulated Latin American market. “We are thrilled to be among the first to serve the Brazilian market and look forward to creating lasting partnerships in the
During the SBC Summit Rio, local representatives from SOFTSWISS will share their insights on the short-term prospects of the Brazilian igaming market.Press release – SOFTSWISS has announced its participation in SBC Summit Rio 2025. The main event for betting and sports gaming in Brazil will take pla
Brazil’s land-based gambling chances received a huge boost on Saturday (1 February) as gambling advocate Davi Alcolumbre was re-elected as the Senate’s president.Alcolumbre, who previously held the role of senate president between 2019 and 2021, has been a key proponent of gambling in Brazil.As the
Game development studio Evoplay has had its random number generator (RNG) system validated for the Brazilian market. With this step complete, Evoplay’s gaming content is now undergoing the certification process. The first approvals, the company confirms, have already been granted. The company dec
Sports betting and online gaming company Grupo Aposta Ganha officially launched in Brazil’s newly regulated market on January 1, 2025. Aposta Ganha is among the first platforms to be licensed under the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), part of the Ministry of Finance. This follows six year
Amusnet has secured certification for Brazil’s upcoming regulated market launch, signalling a “major step” for the supplier’s global growth.Hoping to become a “key player in Brazil’s rapidly growing gaming industry”, Amusnet has gained the appropriate permission to offer slot releases to the nation’
