Brazil’s government has prohibited sports betting and online casino games, according to the report, which describes the decision as a suspension. Specialists cited in the coverage said other Latin American markets have generally expanded licensing and oversight rather than introducing broad bans.
Operators and suppliers face a reported prohibition in Brazil while neighbouring markets retain differing licensing frameworks.
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Congress is considering nearly 100 amendments to a proposed Brazilian ban on betting, including proposals to retain sports betting while excluding online casino games. A market source cited in media reporting estimated casino games generated 70% to 80% of operators’ revenue; the National Association of Games and Lotteries said revenue shares vary between companies and that a change in permitted products would require operational reviews.
Brazil's Congress is considering nearly 100 amendments to a provisional measure that would ban betting, including proposals to keep sports betting while excluding online casino games, according to the report. The amendments would retain sports betting except for markets tied to individual statistics such as corners and cards, the report said. The proposal does not provide for online casino games to resume.
Reportedly, Brazil's Law 14.852/2024 defines electronic games and recognises game development and esports, but excludes gambling, slot machines and betting. Fixed-odds betting falls under Law 14.790/2023, and Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 has banned the offering and advertising of such bets since September 2026. The games law does not alter the national team's World Cup schedule, which FIFA sets.
Brazil's Law 14.852/2024 sets out a legal framework for electronic games, recognising game development and esports and opening the way for incentives to the sector. The law excludes gambling, slot machines and betting, and does not create betting licences or obligations for betting houses, the report said.
Brazil has regulated its Legal Framework for Electronic Games, according to the outlet's headline. The only detail available says the framework covers expanding professional training, encouraging domestic production and addressing the impact of digital sports on health and development. The full article text was unavailable, so the specific rules are not known.
Reportedly, India's CCI closed its investigation into Google's real-money gaming policies after legislation prohibited online money games. The regulator concluded that the legal changes prevented it from granting the remedy sought by WinZO, which had challenged Google's exclusion of some real-money gaming products from its Play Store pilot.
Sweden’s Spelinspektionen banned Lufilight Ltd from offering gambling services in Sweden, the regulator said. The authority announced the measure on 28 October 2026 because Lufilight did not hold a Swedish licence.
Sweden's Spelinspektionen has prohibited Lufilight Ltd from offering gambling services in Sweden because the company does not hold the licence required to operate in the national market, the regulator said. The measure was announced on 28 October 2026.