Apostou said it had received a permanent betting authorisation from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets in Brazil’s Ministry of Finance. The company has operated instant lottery in Paraná under a Lottopar grant since June 2024.
The authorisation determines Apostou’s stated regulatory status for betting operations in Brazil.
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Appuesta began offering digital sports betting in the Dominican Republic on 17 August 2026. The platform covers more than 50 sports and supports local payment methods. The report says the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Finance authorised the operator.
BBGaming said its BRA betting brand will begin operating in Brazil’s federally regulated market on 24 February, using the bra.bet.br domain. The company said BRA will be its first brand to operate with authorisation from the Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets.
PicPay sought approval in May 2025 to offer fixed-odds sports betting in Brazil through subsidiary Nosso Time iGaming, according to a prospectus filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The application remains under review by the Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, and PicPay said it is awaiting regulatory approval before starting operations.
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting revoked Trisigma’s authorisation to certify betting systems and platforms, effective 30 September 2025. Existing Trisigma certifications remain valid with technical oversight from GLI, but operators needing new or renewed certifications must use another SPA-recognised entity; the stated reason for revocation was not publicly detailed.
Betinia has launched its online casino and sportsbook in Ontario, where players can access the services through app stores. The brand is operated by Canadix Limited and must meet the province’s registration and operating-agreement requirements; the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario said other approved brands still need agreements with iGaming Ontario before launch.
Betinia has reportedly launched an online casino and sportsbook in Ontario, with players able to access them through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Canadix Limited, registered in Malta, operates Betinia as well as ToonieBet and Swiper in Ontario.