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Brazil’s regulated betting market braces for STF conciliation fight over Bolsa Família-linked betting restrictions Brazil

Operators and retail groups are finalising legal arguments ahead of a Supreme Federal Court conciliation session that will define how far the government can go in blocking welfare-linked betting activity—while keeping the core principle that social-assistance funds should not be used for gambling

March 23, 2026

Brazil: Senator Eduardo Girão files Bill 1018/2026 to ban cashback, loyalty/VIP programs and “gamification” on fixed-odds betting platforms Brazil

The proposal would add a new Article 29-A to Law 14.790/2023, prohibiting incentive and retention mechanisms tied to a bettor’s behaviour—such as points/rewards, cashback, missions and rankings—and would also restrict personalised reactivation messages. Operators would have 90 days to adapt after enactment.

March 20, 2026

BGaming Partners With Centurion Association for Charity and Social Initiatives in Brazil BGaming Brazil

Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is proud to announce a collaboration with Centurion Association, a prominent Brazilian non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to sports, education, and personal growth opportunities for underserved populations. The association sees combat sports as a powerful way to build discipline, confidence, and pathways for social mobility.

March 19, 2026

ANJL warns Brazil against tightening rules on licensed online betting, says it could boost illegal gambling and cut tax intake Brazil

Brazil’s National Association of Games and Lotteries says “policy backtracking” or extra restrictions on legal platforms would push players to unregulated sites, weaken consumer safeguards like age checks and responsible-gaming tools, and reduce public revenue at a time when authorities are still battling thousands of illegal domains.

March 18, 2026

Brazil’s Receita Federal issues new guidance for taxpayers earning from fixed-odds betting and fantasy sports Brazil

Guidelines published Tuesday, March 10 explain when winnings become taxable, how to prove results using ComprovaBet, and how to request installment payments via e-CAC—up to 60 monthly installments, with a minimum installment of R$200.

March 16, 2026

Brazilian Senate bill would let nonprofit hospitals run fixed-odds betting platforms to fund SUS healthcare Brazil

Proposal attributed to Senator Dra. Eudócia (PL-AL) would allow philanthropic hospitals and other nonprofit health institutions that serve the public system (SUS) to operate “bets”; net revenue would be earmarked exclusively for health spending, with profit distribution banned and separate accounting required.

March 12, 2026

Lula urges Brazil to move toward banning “digital casinos,” citing “Fortune Tiger” harm in Women’s Day address Brazil

In a national radio and TV message aired on March 7 ahead of International Women’s Day, the Brazilian president said it “makes no sense” to keep land-based casinos banned while allowing slot-style games such as the so-called “Jogo do Tigrinho” to spread on mobile phones, and signaled support for legislation to stop virtual gaming platforms.

March 10, 2026

Brazil’s Federal Revenue launches IRPF calculator app for betting and fantasy sports winnings Brazil

New digital tool uses ComprovaBet data to help individuals calculate income tax on annual net prizes; amounts above R$ 28,467.20 are taxed at 15%, with payment due by the last business day of April.

March 7, 2026

Brazil Senate bill would require bettors’ name and CPF on every lottery ticket: physical and digital Brazil

PL 787/2026 proposes mandatory identification at the moment the bet is registered, with prizes paid only to the identified ticket-holder (or a legal successor), as lawmakers frame the change as an anti-fraud and anti–money laundering safeguard.

March 5, 2026

Brazil calls for standalone law to tax betting after lawmakers drop “Cide-Bets” from anti-gang bill Brazil

After the Chamber approved the PL Antifacção package without the betting levy, the Justice Ministry says Congress must still deliver a dedicated funding stream for public security—and betting remains the preferred target.

March 2, 2026