Caixa delays sports betting platform launch to 2027 as TCU seeks explanations
The delayed launch and TCU’s request for a timetable leave uncertainty over when Caixa’s authorised platform will begin operating.
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Lawyer questions legality of Asturias bingo prize tax
Bingo operators in Asturias are responsible for applying a tax whose legality has been challenged by a lawyer.
Brazil's TCU investigates delay to Caixa Loterias betting platform launch
The inquiry puts the state operator's launch schedule, licence use and compliance arrangements under public audit scrutiny.
ESIC bans Counter-Strike 2 player for four years over betting violations
The sanction bars the player from ESIC-member events and underscores integrity risks tied to proposition betting.
Brazil’s TSE clarifies ban on election betting by prediction platforms
The clarified rules limit Brazilian prediction-market platforms to economic indicators, excluding election and sports-outcome contracts.
Caixa transfers R$12.207bn from federal lotteries to social programmes in 2025
The reported allocations show how lottery proceeds are distributed across public services and other beneficiaries.
CAIXA Loterias reports R$26.61bn in 2025 sales
The record sales figure offers lottery stakeholders a benchmark for federal lottery activity in Brazil.
Asturias bingo sector calls for removal of 10% prize tax
Removing the tax would change the fiscal burden on bingo operators and prize recipients in Asturias.
Federal Court finds former Star executives breached duties in money-laundering case
The court found directors’ duties were breached, while ASIC is considering an appeal.
FEBRALOT challenges suspension of Caixa's BetCaixa project in Brazil
The appeal challenges suspension of BetCaixa, a planned online betting project projected to generate government revenue.
Febralot urges Brazil to reverse suspension of BetCaixa project
The dispute concerns the status of a planned state-backed betting service and its authorisation in Brazil.
Brazil’s Receita Federal reports R$1.5bn in betting taxes for January
Operators and investors should account for the stated tax-base changes when interpreting reported betting-tax growth.
Brazilian Federal Revenue reports R$1.5bn in betting taxes for January 2026
The figures give operators and investors a comparison of betting-related tax collections while highlighting a distorted year-on-year base.
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Caixa awards six lottery operating permissions in Brazil
The permissions create six long-term operating opportunities for lottery businesses in Brazil.
Galaxsys and Fashion TV launch Aviashow crash game
The launch adds a jointly developed crash game to Galaxsys' portfolio for potential operator distribution.
Caixa suspends lottery draws for Carnival and resumes with seven contests
Operators and players should plan around the paused Carnival draws and the resumed schedule, including Loteca’s announced result timing.
Caixa Loterias considers R$150m Mega-Sena anniversary draw
The proposed special draw could replace Easter Dupla Sena, changing the lottery offer and prize for retailers and players.
Brazilian prediction-market platforms face regulatory uncertainty
Uncertainty over which authority supervises prediction markets complicates platform launches and regulatory engagement in Brazil.
Nevada Gaming Commission weighs Citro petition to leave exclusion list
A decision could change whether Nevada casinos may host a performer currently barred under the exclusion list.
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EveryMatrix appoints Matias Montero to lead Latin America
EveryMatrix’s Latin American hub and regional managing director establish leadership for its regional growth efforts.
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São Paulo signs 15-year lottery concession with SP Loterias consortium
The contract sets the scope and duration of the state lottery operation and directs concession payments towards two hospitals.
Brightstar and Scientific Games secure 15-year São Paulo lottery concession
The exclusive concession establishes a joint venture to operate São Paulo lottery games through retail and digital channels.
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São Paulo government signs lottery concession with SP Loterias
The contract sets the consortium’s obligations to operate lottery services and invest in São Paulo over 15 years.
CAIXA Loterias allocates more than R$1.1bn to social programmes from Mega da Virada
The allocation figures show how lottery proceeds are distributed among social programmes, government and CAIXA.
Spain’s Hacienda sets 2026 tax modules for gaming machines and lottery commissions
Gaming venues and lottery sellers can use the stated 2026 tax modules to plan their tax obligations.