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Brazil Out as Haaland Turns Norway into World Cup Dark Horse BrazilErling Haaland scored twice late against Brazil to send Norway into the World Cup quarterfinals, eliminating one of the tournament favourites and turning his team into one of the most dangerous outsiders of the knockout stage.July 7, 2026 -
Brazil Identifies 25 Million Users on Illegal Betting Sites as Authorities Expand Crackdown BrazilBrazilian authorities say more than 25 million people are using illegal betting platforms, prompting a new wave of financial enforcement against unauthorised operators, payment companies and digital gambling networks.July 6, 2026 -
Brazil’s Gambling Crackdown Puts Pressure on South Africa to Act BrazilBrazil’s crackdown does not provide a perfect blueprint, but it does show where modern gambling enforcement is heading. In a digital market, illegal operators are difficult to stop by focusing only on the website.June 24, 2026 -
Brazil’s SPA Holds First Seminar on Bettor Protection and Responsible Gambling BrazilBrazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting has held the first edition of its seminar on bettor protection and responsible gambling, reinforcing consumer safeguards as the country’s regulated fixed-odds betting market continues to develop.June 23, 2026 -
Brazil Launches “Conto da Sorte” Operation Against Illegal Betting Companies BrazilBrazil’s Federal Revenue Service has joined prosecutors in a major enforcement action targeting suspected illegal fixed-odds betting companies, with search warrants carried out in Pernambuco, Ceará and São Paulo.June 23, 2026 -
Brazil Expands Liability for Banks and Promoters Linked to Illegal Betting Platforms BrazilBrazil’s Ministry of Finance has published a new ordinance defining joint liability for financial institutions that process transactions for irregular betting platforms, while also warning that individuals and companies promoting illegal operators may be held responsible.June 22, 2026 -
Brazil Reverses 100-Year Secrecy Approach for Betting Authorization Files BrazilBrazil’s Ministry of Finance will make public more than 25,000 documents linked to betting authorization processes, reversing an earlier confidentiality approach that had triggered criticism over transparency in the regulated market.June 15, 2026 -
Brazilian Congressional Committee Approves Lottery Funding Proposal for Disaster Relief Fund BrazilBrazil’s Chamber of Deputies has advanced a proposal that would allow part of federal lottery revenue to support the country’s disaster relief fund, strengthening the link between lottery proceeds and emergency response financing.June 12, 2026 -
Brazil Tightens Rules on Sports Funding From Fixed-Odds Betting BrazilBrazil’s Ministry of Sport has updated the rules for managing and reporting sports funds generated by fixed-odds betting, strengthening transparency and limiting the use of these resources for administrative expenses.June 11, 2026 -
Brazil’s gambling debate gains new momentum at Lisbon Forum BrazilThe 14th Lisbon Forum brought Brazil’s gambling agenda back into focus, combining two sensitive debates: the possible legalisation of land-based casinos and the first results of the country’s regulated online betting market.June 8, 2026
