Stellar Gaming warns local betting ad bans could benefit Brazil's illegal market
Brazilian cities including Belo Horizonte and Rio de Janeiro have laws restricting betting advertising in public spaces. Stellar Gaming CBO Fellipe Fraga argued that restrictions aimed only at licensed operators could strengthen illegal platforms, which he said lack tax and consumer-protection obligations; federal rules in force since 2025 require identity checks and responsible-gambling measures.
The debate could affect how operators advertise under municipal restrictions and federal safeguards in Brazil.