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Brazil plans phased rules for B2B iGaming suppliers

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Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting plans to require regulated suppliers to work only with federally authorised operators, according to officials at a public hearing. The proposed framework covers five supplier categories and would be introduced in two phases, with stricter technical requirements to follow; existing certifications would remain valid during the initial assessment.

The proposed supplier rules could affect market access and compliance requirements for B2B iGaming providers in Brazil.

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Brazilian betting regulation debate draws criticism of anti-betting campaign

A Portuguese-language opinion article argues that Brazil should address betting through evidence-based regulation rather than calls to prohibit it. It says fixed-odds betting regulation required more than 100 documents from operators and included identity checks, financial controls, anti-money-laundering measures, age restrictions and taxation. The author also says the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets had proposed a consultation to tighten oversight.

According to the author, Paula Lavigne is taking part with First Lady Janja in a campaign against betting, summed up by the slogan "Bets Nunca Mais" (Bets Never Again). The same piece holds that public policy should be built on evidence, proportionality and regulatory capacity instead of slogans or selective convictions.

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