Lula Intensifies Attack on Brazil’s Betting Industry as Election Campaign Heats Up
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sharpened his criticism of the country’s online betting industry, placing gambling increasingly at the […]
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São Paulo Governor Pushes Gambling Ban as Betting Harms Take Centre Stage in Brazil
São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas has intensified criticism of Brazil’s regulated betting sector, arguing that the growth of online gambling has […]
Coljuegos Grants Temporary Relief to Gambling Operators Hit by Colombia Earthquake
Colombia’s gambling regulator Coljuegos has introduced a temporary support package for operators whose land-based businesses, terminals and sales points were directly affected […]
Brazil Suspends Pixbet Federal Betting Operations Over Compliance Failures
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has ordered Pixbet to immediately suspend its federally authorised betting operations after the operator was found to have […]
Illegal Betting Still Holds Up to 44% of Brazil’s Market in H1 2026
Brazil’s regulated betting market appears to be gaining ground against offshore operators, although illegal platforms still account for a substantial portion of […]
Mexico Pushes New Gambling Controls as Online Betting Expansion Raises Concerns
Mexico could move toward tighter controls on online gambling after a new legislative initiative proposed stronger player-protection rules, restrictions on certain betting […]
Pixbet Reportedly Explores Sale as Regulatory Pressure Mounts in Brazil
Brazilian betting operator Pixbet is reportedly seeking a buyer after a difficult transition into the country’s regulated online gambling market placed growing […]
BETBY Strengthens Brazil Strategy Through NGX Platform Partnership
BETBY has expanded its footprint in Brazil after signing a new partnership with platform provider NGX, a move that will see its […]
Brazil Betting Industry Rejects Claims Linking Gambling to Household Debt
Brazil’s licensed betting sector has pushed back against fresh claims that online gambling is a major driver of household debt, arguing that […]
Colombia Makes Final Push to Lock in Permanent Online Gambling VAT
Colombia’s outgoing government has launched another attempt to make a permanent tax on online gambling part of the country’s tax system before […]