The gambling industry in Brazil is quite complex. Apart from legal lotteries, other forms of gambling, such as casino betting, are prohibited in most areas. However, underground gambling activities still exist. The government continues to strive to combat illegal gambling while raising funds for pub
Brazilian President Lula da Silva once again attacked the online gambling industry during his re-election campaign. In an interview with Brazil's national TV program "Sem Censura" (Uncensored), the Labor Party leader clearly stated: "If it were up to the president, I would propose during the campai
Puerto Rico's Gaming Control Board announced this week that it has officially joined the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP), becoming the latest member of this interstate platform since its launch in 2024. The integration work will start in June this year, at which time residents can
With less than three weeks until the whistle blows on June 11 for the World Cup, Brazil's licensed betting market is undergoing a comprehensive stress test. This will be the first World Cup since the legalization of gambling in early 2025 in Brazil, and the first time Brazilian bettors can legally p
htmlWhen the World Cup returns to the Azteca Stadium in Mexico after forty years, the Latin American betting market has also reached an unprecedented turning point. The 2026 tournament will be the first World Cup after the legalization of gambling in Brazil, allowing Brazilian bettors to legally pl
Having played online slots for many years, players are most familiar with the "free spins" mechanism. In many games, even regular spins are just used to pass the time, with players waiting for that explosive moment when free spins are triggered. This design has been overused, leading to a lot of bas
The Brazilian government officially initiated a gambling ban for beneficiaries of the debt restructuring plan last Friday. From now on, all licensed gambling platforms must prevent users who have joined the Novo Desenrola Brasil program from registering anew, and suspend the betting functions of exi
Philippine online gambling leader DigiPlus Interactive Company has recently made noticeable adjustments to its overseas layout. The two core projects in Brazil and South Africa, which were highly anticipated by the market, have both been postponed. The Brazilian platform is expected to restart befor
htmlThe Brazilian gambling industry is issuing a new round of warnings against the government's latest Novo Desenrola Brasil debt restructuring plan. IBJR Director and Co-founder Andre Gelfi, in an exclusive interview, stated that preventing beneficiaries of the plan from accessing licensed gamblin
Latin America continued to be one of the most dynamic growth regions in the global gaming industry in the first quarter of 2026. From Brazil's regulatory adaptation period to stable output, to Mexico and Peru continuing to act as performance engines for multiple operators, this gaming market spannin
Prínio Lemos Jorge, the chairman of the Brazilian National Association of Gambling and Lotteries, recently criticized the government's new Novo Desenrola Brasil debt restructuring plan in an interview. He openly criticized the provision that prohibits beneficiaries of the debt plan from participatin
Leading operators such as BetMGM have once again highlighted the position of iGaming (online casinos) as the core engine of industry growth with their outstanding performance in the North American and Brazilian markets.According to BetMGM FY2025 full-year results and Q1 2026 update, iGaming net reve
On the evening of April 30, 1946, at 11 p.m., José Caribe da Rocha, the director of the Copacabana Palace Casino in Rio de Janeiro, held back tears as he solemnly announced the last round of roulette in Brazilian casinos. Minutes later, the number 31 black settled, and a golden era that had lasted 1
When it comes to the Brazilian gambling market, many people's first reaction is "big opportunities, deep waters." Since the Brazilian government officially started the legalization, the entire industry has been like a roller coaster, with a new set of regulations landing every few months. If you oft
The Brazilian government officially issued an expulsion order to the prediction markets on Friday. Finance Minister Dario Durigan and Chief of Staff of the Presidency Miriam Belchior held a press conference announcing that prediction markets are considered illegal operations in Brazil, and the Natio
When a company records double-digit declines in core performance indicators, the usual first reaction is to contract the front and preserve cash flow. However, Philippine-listed gaming operator DigiPlus Interactive chose another path—against the backdrop of a 36% year-over-year plunge in net income
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has publicly called for a ban on national gambling activities for the second time in two months, a stance that quickly triggered a strong response from the local gambling industry association. In an interview with the media, Lula stated that if possible,
