Brazil

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  Brazilian police arrest influencer who promoted unlicensed gaming platforms Brazil

  On August 1, as part of Operation Dirty Money, influencer Taina Sousa was arrested. The girl could face charges of money laundering, participating in organized crime, and promoting unlicensed gaming platforms such as Jogo do Tigrinho

  August 9, 2025
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  Brazil: VLT rules almost ready Brazil

  On August 1, Loterj and Clube Do Bet met, during which Loterj President Hazenclever Lopes Cançado announced the imminent release of specific regulations for video lottery terminals (VLT) in Rio de Janeiro

  August 5, 2025
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  Brazil's Finance Minister Calls for Total Ban on Online Betting Brazil

  Fernando Haddad, Brazil's Finance Minister, has expressed his disapproval of the growing popularity of the gambling industry, calling it a "public health emergency."

  July 28, 2025
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  The working group for the promotion of the project on unified supervision of rates held its first meetings Brazil

  On July 10, the Prizes and Betting Secretariat of the Brazilian Ministry of Finance (SPA-MF) held the first two official meetings of the specialized working group with the participation of representatives of the Federal District and 16 federal entities

  July 25, 2025
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  DPRJ filed lawsuit against 43 gambling operators Brazil

  A lawsuit has been filed against 43 gambling operators seeking 300 million reais ($54 million) in collective moral damages caused by misleading gambling advertising. The operators sued by Rio de Janeiro’s Consumer Protection Department (DPRJ) include majors such as Betano, bet365, Pixbet

  July 24, 2025
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  Brazil to donate 0.1% of online betting revenue to support deaf sports, bill clears committee Brazil

  Part of the revenue from online betting will be redirected to support deaf athletes. The proposal was recently approved by the House of Representatives' Disability Rights Committee

  July 21, 2025
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  The Brazilian Senate once again postpones the vote on the gambling bill Brazil

  The Brazilian Senate has voted again for Bill 2234/2022, which provides for the legalization of land-based casinos, bingo halls and the traditional Brazilian game jogo do bicho

  July 17, 2025
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  Brazil plans to raise the tax on betting revenue (GGR) from 12% to 18%: reasons and consequences Brazil

  A temporary measure (MP) has come into force in Brazil to increase the tax on online betting operators from 12% to 18% of their gross gambling revenue (GGR).

  July 17, 2025
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  Brazil senator proposes tougher controls on online betting industry Brazil Sports betting

  Senator Izalci Lucas (PL-DF) submitted a series of proposals to the federal government aimed at reducing the negative consequences of online betting activities in Brazil. One of the suggestions includes introducing civil, administrative, or criminal liability for companies and influencers involved in fraudulent practices.

  July 4, 2025
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  Brazilian ministries sign agreement to advance digital betting management system Brazil Sports betting

  On July 2, 2025, Brazil's Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Management and Innovation signed a cooperation agreement to modernize the national betting regulation system. The agreement supports the development of the Betting Management System (SIGAP), a digital platform designed to monitor licensed betting operators.

  July 3, 2025