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Brazil-authorised betting operators enter Apple's App Store

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Apple has updated its App Store guidelines to accept betting operators accredited to operate in Brazil, following negotiations with industry companies. Superbet was the first approved operator, and Betano joined days later; executives said the store helps distinguish authorised services from illegal platforms, while no official download figures were released.

App Store access gives authorised operators a distribution channel under Brazil’s accreditation rules.

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