CAIXA Loterias reports R$12.19bn in first-half Brazilian lottery sales
CAIXA Loterias’ R$12.19bn sales give investors a measure of Brazil’s federal lottery business during H1 2026.
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Loterias CAIXA returns R$13.2bn to society in 2025
The editorial compares Loterias CAIXA’s R$13.2bn return to society in 2025 with R$14.45bn attributed to betting operators.
CAIXA Loterias records R$12.19bn revenue in first half of 2026
CAIXA Loterias’ revenue rose 5.4%, while allocations and taxes contributed approximately R$6.9bn to public purposes.
Brazil’s president reportedly considers provisional measure to restrict betting regime
Operators face potential restrictions on Brazil’s Bets regime, with a complete gambling ban reportedly still possible.
Brazil’s President Lula holds gambling impact talks without industry stakeholders
Gambling industry stakeholders did not participate in presidential talks examining regulated gambling’s effects on Brazilian household budgets.
Fine
Spelinspektionen warns two Swedish lottery licensees and fines them
The proceedings show that physical-ticket and technical deficiencies can lead to reprimands, warnings and financial penalties.
Chilean MP requests implementation timetable for court-ordered betting website blocks
Court-ordered website blocking requires SCJ validation before Subtel instructs internet providers, while Arroyo seeks deadlines and domain validation criteria.
Fiasco questions AGCOM gambling communication guidelines
The guidelines shape how Italian operators must frame responsible-gambling messaging in communication campaigns.
Estadão review finds large Telegram following for illegal betting platforms
Eight illegal fixed-odds platforms in Brazil collectively had over one million Telegram subscribers.
Brazil tightens betting advertising rules for agencies, influencers and brands
Agencies, influencers and brands face revised compliance requirements for betting promotions in Brazil's licensed market.
Award
São Paulo lottery launches online instant games under 15-year concession
Operators and suppliers can use the concession’s stated product limits to understand which online games are permitted in São Paulo.
Caixa prepares lottery connectivity contingency amid Oi financial difficulties
Caixa is planning connectivity contingency as Oi's financial deterioration threatens lottery-agency connectivity, with Febralot requesting emergency arrangements.
São Paulo lottery starts online instant games under 15-year concession
Operators and suppliers face a regulator’s scrutiny of whether the lottery’s online games and domain comply with the concession.
São Paulo State Lottery launches online betting platform restricted to the state
The launch adds a state-restricted digital channel under São Paulo’s lottery concession.
São Paulo lottery launches .bet site in test with R$333m investment plan
The test launch gives operators a first look at how São Paulo's state lottery will compete for instant-play players.
Asturias reports €1.24m bingo prize tax revenue in first half of 2026
The figures show operators faced two separate bingo-related tax streams in Asturias during the period.
Souto Correa lawyer analyses Brazil's stricter gambling enforcement measures
Gomes argues good regulation rewards compliant operators and removes rule-breakers, shaping compliance expectations in Brazil.
Caixa Loterias orders exclusive use of official advertising material
Retailers face penalties for advertising not using authorised materials, while they criticised the absence of official materials.
Brazil tightens betting advertising rules across operators, influencers and platforms
Operators, affiliates and media now share responsibility for betting ads, with fines of up to R$2bn possible under the new rules.
Tender
Chubut IAS says Esquel casino tender to advance in coming weeks
Operators eyeing the Esquel concession face a tender expected within weeks, with reopening estimated at six months after award.
Tender
Caixa cancels tender for lottery player monitoring
The cancellation halts Caixa's procurement for a lottery player monitoring service pending strategic reassessment.
UKGC defends gambling survey methodology against bias criticism
Regulators should note UKGC rejecting claims it would publish results it knew were inaccurate.
Manssur says Brazilian betting advertising enters new regulatory phase
Tighter advertising rules would change how licensed operators in Brazil can market to consumers during major sporting events.
Asturias reports €3.81m GGR for regional betting in 2025
The figures give operators and investors a measure of activity in Asturias’ regulated regional betting market.
Acquisition
Esportes da Sorte moves to acquire Apostou.com in Brazil
The proposed acquisition could bring BETBR Loterias, B1BET and BRBET under Esportes da Sorte Group’s control if approved.