The 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 …
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Brazil licencees reminded of sports and beneficiaries betting exclusion
by Steve Hoare4 minutes readThe Brazilian regulator is in the final stages of preparing a conclusive list detailing the specific individuals who are excluded from participating in the Bets market, as reported by SBC …
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BetBlocker growth in Brazil and the US shows the UK what it’s missing
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readBetBlocker’s organic search traffic has increased over 40% since the start of 2025, while its active users have increased over 73% in just four months to 60,783. The biggest growth …
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Operation “Desfortuna” targets influencers promoting illegal online gambling
by Steve Hoare3 minutes readThe Rio de Janeiro police force launched “Desfortuna Operation” carried out by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro this Thursday, the 7th, already has influencers in its list of …
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Brazil is gearing up for a major regulatory shift as the Ministry of Finance finalises the National Betting System (SINAPO) – a new central hub designed to bring all betting …