Brazil is expected to launch a new centralised national self-exclusion system by the end of this year. This was outlined in Normative Instruction Number 31 published by the Secretariat of …
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Argentina to begin roll-out of new advertising rules for online gambling
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readArgentina is introducing new federal legislation on gambling advertising, setting out rules designed to protect young audiences and vulnerable consumers. Following months of debate in the Chamber of Deputies, the …
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Chile’s casino sector has escalated its call for urgent gambling reforms after the Supreme Court ruled that online betting operations are illegal. Speaking to SBC Noticias, Cecilia Valdés, Executive President …
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A significant bust of an illegal casino operation in Bolivia has been confirmed by the Bolivia Gaming Control Authority (AJ). The operation was disguised as a food venue, and players …
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Argentina reviews Gambling Protections Bill on tight timetable
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Senate of Argentina has resumed negotiations to complete the federal bill designed to strengthen protections against problem gambling and introduce tighter controls on advertising and youth protections. The initiative, which secured …
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Brazil’s welfare betting ban takes shape while similar moves made in Argentina
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe betting regulator in Brazil, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance (SPA), is taking further measures to ensure acceptance of the two most widely claimed …
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Lula orders Brazil Bets to follow civic duties of Child Protections Statute
by Steve Hoare5 minutes readBrazil is set to implement sweeping digital reforms to enforce new online protections and safeguard children’s rights in online environments. On Friday 19 September, President Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva …
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Brazil draft wants banks and fintechs directly involved in black market fight
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Chamber of Deputies of Brazil has tabled a proposal which would see banks and fintechs play a deeper role in the fight against the black market, and safeguard the …
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Brazil launches campaign to tackle overwhelming illegal gambling market
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readMore than half of Brazil’s betting market is still being run by unlicensed operators, according to new figures from the Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR). The body has warned …
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Brazil takes new steps to strengthen marketing guidelines for influencers
2 minutes readIAB Brasil (Interactive Advertising Bureau) has launched a guide for digital advertising in the sports betting and online gaming sector, underpinning the maturing of the market. The document puts forward …