Stake Brasil has obtained partial preliminary relief from a federal court in São Paulo, allowing its licensed fixed-odds betting operations to continue under the terms of the ruling until 25 October 2026. The decision addresses the immediate impact of Provisional Measure No. 1,394/2026, which introduced a nationwide prohibition on the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of fixed-odds betting in Brazil....
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Regulation & Licensing
October 2, 2026
Brazil’s AGU files lawsuit against 17 betting companies over health costs
Brazil's Attorney General's Office (AGU) has filed a civil action against 17 betting companies in a case seeking compensation for alleged costs associated with gambling-related health impacts. The lawsuit was...
Regulation & Licensing
September 29, 2026
Brazil betting ban faces legal challenge as operators assess impact
Brazil’s decision to prohibit online betting has moved quickly from executive action into a legal dispute, with industry associations challenging the government’s new restrictions while major international operators assess the...
Regulation & Licensing
September 26, 2026
Brazil bans online betting nationwide as Lula signs a provisional measure
Brazil has introduced a nationwide prohibition on fixed-odds betting after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed Provisional Measure No. 1,394 on September 25, 2026. The measure prohibits the exploitation,...
Sports Betting
September 12, 2026
Brazil sports betting decision remains open as Lula weighs next steps
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has again declined to reveal what action his government may take over the country’s sports betting market, leaving operators, bettors and other stakeholders...
Regulation & Licensing
August 28, 2026
Caroline de Toni proposes online betting ban in Brazil before election
Brazil’s regulated online betting market is facing a new political challenge after Federal Deputy Caroline de Toni presented a proposal seeking to end the country’s legal online betting framework. The...
iGaming News, Taxation
April 2, 2026
Brazil betting market faces tax pressure amid regulatory reform
Brazil’s regulated fixed odds betting market has continued to demonstrate notable growth as it moves into its second year of formal operations. Following a successful launch phase in 2025, the...
Sports Betting
April 1, 2026
BETBY launches Betby Predictions fixed-odds markets for sportsbooks
BETBY has introduced a new product called Betby Predictions, a fixed-odds prediction markets solution designed to broaden the traditional sportsbook model. The launch represents a strategic move to extend betting...
Partnerships & Expansion
February 11, 2026
SIS and Hollywoodbets expand 49’s live draws in Africa
SIS, also known as Sports Information Services, has broadened its long-standing collaboration with Hollywoodbets through the introduction of two additional 49’s live draws. The development represents a strategic extension of...
Partnerships & Expansion
December 8, 2025
BetMakers and Penn extend global racing content deal
BetMakers Technology Group has confirmed a new long-term agreement with Penn Entertainment that will extend and deepen their cooperation on international horse racing content distribution. The revised three-year contract, beginning...
Companies & People, iGaming News
August 14, 2025
Global Tote launches GTX Digital with GRI in Ireland
Global Tote, a division of the internationally active BetMakers Technology Group, has formally announced the rollout of its next-generation digital wagering platform, known as GTX Digital. This launch marks a...
Business News, iGaming News
July 28, 2025
Bet365 unveils new horse racing product Position Payout
Bet365, the international gambling company, has introduced a new horse racing product named Position Payout, marking a significant advancement in the sports betting sector. This innovative offering is designed to...
Business News, iGaming News
April 17, 2025
BetMakers brings RaceOdds to Hollywoodbets
BetMakers Technology Group has entered into a commercial agreement with leading South African bookmaker Hollywoodbets, marking a significant advancement in the global horse racing and wagering industry. The partnership aims...
Finance News, iGaming News
January 2, 2025
Portugal Sees Record Online Gambling Revenue
Online gaming revenue in Portugal has achieved a new milestone in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its upward trajectory. According to the latest figures released by the country’s gambling...