Tracking Brazil's emergence as a major regulated online gambling market, from the Bets framework to operator launches.
Australia's gambling regulator has handed Chasebet a formal warning for self-exclusion promotion failures, while simultaneously moving against 19 more unlicensed operators in an ongoing crackdown on the illegal market.
Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 16 Apr 2026
Spribe's global campaign to protect its Aviator crash game is gaining momentum in the courts. A Brazilian ruling against one of Flutter's own brands sends a clear message to the entire industry.
Corporate - Liam O'Brien - 16 Apr 2026
Kalshi insists its products are financial instruments. State regulators insist they are bets. A Nevada judge has sided firmly with the regulators, and the fight is now playing out in courtrooms across the country.
Prediction Markets - Liam O'Brien - 6 Apr 2026
Following a transformative year for the Brazilian iGaming industry, Alea is returning to São Paulo for its second consecutive term as the Headline Partner for NEXT.io Focus Brazil.
Press Release - Liam O'Brien - 1 Apr 2026
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has filed 20 criminal misdemeanour charges against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging it operated an unlicensed gambling business and accepted bets on state elections in violation of Arizona law, marking the first criminal prosecution of a prediction market company by any US state.
Prediction Markets - Liam O'Brien - 17 Mar 2026
Atucha Strategic Advisory, led by LatAm specialist Ramiro Atucha, has announced the appointment of Eliane Nunes as Head of Revenue & Commercial Growth, reinforcing the consultancy’s capabilities across Brazil and Latin America.
Press Release - Liam O'Brien - 25 Feb 2026
Brazil’s securities regulator has authorised B3 to launch the country’s first regulated prediction market product for professional investors, positioning the initial yes or no contracts on the dollar, the Ibovespa, and bitcoin under capital markets oversight rather than the national betting framework.
Prediction Markets - Liam O'Brien - 20 Feb 2026
A sharp decline in operating income has sparked a sell off in Betsson shares despite the group maintaining steady revenue through the end of 2025. Heavy tax burdens and a slowdown in the Nordic markets have forced the operator to lean on its casino vertical and emerging Latin American territories to sustain its global position.
Corporate - iGaming Times - 19 Jan 2026
Dow Jones has signed an exclusive deal to integrate Polymarket's prediction data into The Wall Street Journal and MarketWatch, signalling a major shift in how financial news utilises betting odds to gauge future events.
Prediction Markets - iGaming Times - 7 Jan 2026
Brightstar Lottery PLC and Scientific Games have secured a fifteen year exclusive licence to operate the São Paulo State Lottery through their joint venture SP Loterias SPE S.A. following a R$600m winning bid.
Corporate - iGaming Times - 7 Jan 2026
The licensed gambling sector in Brazil is bracing for higher costs after the Senate overwhelmingly approved a measure to gradually increase the tax rate on betting operators.
Regulatory - iGaming Times - 19 Dec 2025
BetBoom has rapidly emerged as a major force in Latin America, particularly in Brazil, by shunning traditional advertising in favour of a dynamic,
Interviews - iGaming Times - 17 Nov 2025
Brazil's gambling regulator, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), has published new rules that will establish a centralised platform for bettors to
Regulatory - iGaming Times - 12 Nov 2025
In a major move to bolster its credentials as a global entertainment and tourism hub, Macau will host a week-long National Basketball Association (NBA)
Regulatory - iGaming Times - 9 Sept 2025
A consensus is forming among leading investment banks that Macau’s casino industry is poised for stronger-than-expected growth, with both Morgan Stanley and
Corporate - iGaming Times - 26 Aug 2025
The Brazilian state of Espírito Santo is on the brink of launching its own state lottery, Banestes Loteria, in a move that will see a state-owned bank enter
Corporate - iGaming Times - 21 Aug 2025
Brazil's government has significantly intensified its crackdown on the illegal gambling market, issuing a directive to social media giant Meta to remove all
Corporate - iGaming Times - 21 Aug 2025
The National Basketball Association (NBA) and its players' union (NBPA) are actively considering new restrictions on player proposition bets, signalling a
Regulatory - iGaming Times - 19 Aug 2025
Authorities in Brazil are preparing to launch a new centralised platform that will distribute a national list of prohibited persons to all licensed online
Regulatory - iGaming Times - 19 Aug 2025
Global gaming operator MGM Resorts International has pinpointed Brazil as the main focus of its digital investment strategy outside of North America,
Corporate - iGaming Times - 31 Jul 2025
In the first six months since the launch of its regulated online betting market, Brazil has generated BRL 3.8 billion (US$687.5m) in tax revenue, according to
Regulatory - iGaming Times - 29 Jul 2025
Brazil's National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) has issued a robust clarification note, criticising a recent study that suggested a direct link
Corporate - iGaming Times - 14 Jul 2025
Brazil's Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has launched a comprehensive public consultation aimed at amending the allocation of tax revenue derived from
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 24 Jun 2025
A legislative effort in New Jersey to prohibit player-specific proposition bets on college sports has advanced, signaling a growing national movement aimed at
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 21 Jun 2025
Google has reversed its long-standing ban on betting applications being available on the Play Store in Brazil, a move that is expected to significantly impact
Regulatory - iGaming Times - 20 Jun 2025
Brazil’s newly regulated betting market is likely to be dominated by a select group of between 10 and 12 top-tier operators, with smaller and mid-tier
Corporate - iGaming Times - 20 Jun 2025
Global sports betting data consumption rose 32% in Q1 2025, with emerging interest in table tennis and esports. Table tennis became the second most popular sport for betting, while esports surged by 75%. Asia leads in both esports engagement and revenue, with the market anticipated to reach $1.6 bil
Sports Betting - iGaming Times - 20 Jun 2025