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Brazil updates authorized betting brands as Finance Ministry revises operator roster Brazil

Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has published a new ordinance revising the list of brands allowed to operate in the country’s regulated betting market, showing that the government is still fine-tuning operator portfolios as the sector matures.

April 7, 2026

Brazil launches national policy to combat match-fixing in sports betting Brazil

Brazil has formally launched a new national policy aimed at preventing and combating the manipulation of sports results, creating a coordinated federal framework to protect the integrity of competitions as the country’s regulated betting market continues to evolve.

April 6, 2026

Brazil reaffirms election betting ban as electoral court tightens digital platform rules Brazil

Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has reinforced the legal boundary around election-related betting while unveiling a broader package of digital platform rules for the 2026 vote, combining gambling restrictions with tougher oversight of AI tools, political content and online moderation.

March 30, 2026

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