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46 articles tagged "Brazil".
Rio de Janeiro Bans Betting Ads in Public Spaces, Federal Government Tightens National Rules
Rio de Janeiro has banned betting platform ads in public spaces via Decree No. 58.274, becoming the first Brazilian state capital to do so, while the federal government concurrently issued new ordinances requiring mandatory warning labels and restricting promotional content for licensed betting operators nationwide.
Pascal Gaming Expands Reach Via EGT Digital Aggregator Deal
Pascal Gaming has signed a distribution agreement with EGT Digital to make its games available through the X-Nave Gaming Aggregator, expanding into Europe, South America, and Africa. The deal includes branded titles like Avinho R10 and follows recent game certifications in Brazil.
Ronaldinho Gaúcho Partners with CreedRoomz for Football-Themed Live Casino Titles
CreedRoomz has partnered with football legend Ronaldinho Gaúcho to launch two live casino games, Kickoff Roulette and Marble Cup, featuring immersive football-themed designs and a Gold Number multiplier mechanic. The collaboration includes Ronaldinho’s personal involvement in the studio production in Yerevan and targets operators in Latin America and Europe with localised versions.
Brazil Mandates Health-Style Warnings on Betting Ads as Part of Stricter Advertising Rules
Brazil's Ministry of Finance has published new advertising rules requiring licensed betting operators to display health-style warnings and banning misleading claims, with penalties including fines of up to 20% of revenue and licence revocation for serious violations.
Tom Light Named to 2026 Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 List
Tom Light, founder and CEO of FIRST.bet, has been named to the Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40 Class of 2026, selected from a record 250-plus nominations. The honor follows his Individual Achievement Award at the EGR Awards 2026 and underscores his company's growth to over 500 employees and focus on localized sportsbook solutions.
Brazilian Fans Shift Allegiance to Argentina After World Cup Exit, Survey Shows
A Superbet-commissioned survey by QualiBest shows 17% of Brazilian fans now support Argentina after Brazil's World Cup exit, with Messi and Haaland tied as the most desired champion among respondents.
ANJL Endorses New Betting Ad Rules, Urges Crackdown on Unlicensed Operators
Brazil's ANJL supports the Ministry of Finance's new advertising rules for betting but insists that stronger enforcement against unlicensed platforms is needed to ensure compliance and protect players.
Brazil unveils new betting ad rules, mandates health warnings and bans misleading commentary
Brazil's Ministry of Finance will publish new advertising rules for betting operators, mandating health warnings, banning misleading commentary, and setting fines of up to 20% of revenue, while enforcement has already taken down over 56,000 sites and nearly a million bettors have been self-excluded.
Playtech lifts FY26 EBITDA target after better-than-expected H1 driven by Americas surge
Playtech raised its FY26 EBITDA guidance to at least €270 million after an H1 performance significantly above expectations, driven by strong US results and growth in Latin America, though H2 growth is expected to moderate due to investments and UK duty changes.
Esportes da Sorte Group Expands Brazilian Footprint with Apostou.com Acquisition
The Esportes da Sorte Group has acquired Apostou.com, along with its BETBR Loterias, B1BET, and BRBET brands, to strengthen its presence in Brazil's rapidly expanding regulated betting market. This move further solidifies Esportes da Sorte's position among the country's top operators, complementing its existing portfolio and earlier strategic acquisitions.