SCCG Management founder and chief executive Stephen Crystal said he expects Brazil’s Senate bill on land-based casinos to be resolved positively in about a year. He also said he was assessing possible casino locations in João Pessoa and was involved in projects for integrated casino resorts.
Crystal’s estimate and reported project activity offer investors a view of private-sector interest while the bill remains in the Senate.
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SCCG Management announced a new LATAM division and opened an office in Miami in 2026, describing the office as a hub for its South American operations. The consultancy said a regional headquarters in Caracas is expected to open soon; its work will focus on Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Venezuela, while Mexico and Brazil remain with its existing offices.
Brew Shockalaka announced an equity and advisory partnership with Stephen A. Crystal, founder and chief executive of SCCG Management. Crystal will advise on expansion into casino and hospitality channels and support introductions to gaming operators, hotel groups and event venues.
SCCG Management and +55 Business Solutions announced a partnership on 17 February to support companies entering and expanding in Brazil’s regulated online betting and gaming market. Their planned services include licensing guidance, regulatory navigation, governance and business development support.
SCCG Management announced a partnership with Publishers Clearing House to develop commercial opportunities with social and sweepstakes gaming operators. SCCG will advise PCH and support business development and monetisation strategies; the companies had not named any operator partners.
AUSTRAC’s chief executive said he did not believe Star Entertainment Group’s argument that a large anti-money laundering penalty would make the company insolvent. The available text does not provide the penalty amount or further details.
AUSTRAC’s chief executive says he never believed Star Entertainment Group’s penalty argument.