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Gambling legislation pushes ahead in Brazil

February 25, 2022

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Brazil

Earlier this week, gambling legislation earned approval on the full floor of the Brazil House, with lawmakers approving Bill 442/91 by a vote of 246-202. The measure now heads to the Senate and if passed into l...

Brazil legislators considering sportsbetting tax regime measure

Adam Morgan

June 4, 2021

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Brazil, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Lottery, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing, Taxes

The lower house of the Brazilian legislature reportedly approved proposed legislation earlier this week that would establish a tax regime for the giant nation’s coming land-based and online sportsbetting sector...

American casino giants reportedly eyeing Brazil casino prospects

Adam Morgan

July 25, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Brazil

With legislation that is set to legalize casino gambling in Japan continuing to take shape, some of the largest Las Vegas-based operators are reportedly said to be considering Brazil as the next big internation...

Looming political scandal threatens proposed Brazil casino legislation

Adam Morgan

May 18, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Brazil, Bribery

In Brazil, a political scandal that could derail proposed legislation to legalize casinos is brewing after a disgraced oil and mining billionaire reportedly agreed to provide details of alleged illegal bribes h...

Sheldon Adelson proposes $8 billion casino idea to Rio Mayor

Alex Lanter

May 12, 2017

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Online gambling regulation, Brazil, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance

Casino mogul and Forbes’ 2017 world's richest gambling billionaire, Sheldon Adelson, has reportedly met with Rio De Janeiro Mayor Marcelo Crivella and President Michel Temer to pitch an idea for an $8 billion r...

The Innovation Group preparing for Brazil legalization

Adam Morgan

August 25, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Brazil

With lawmakers in Brazil preparing to vote on landmark legislation as early as November, gaming and leisure industry consultant The Innovation Group has announced that it is in the process of developing a natio...

Kento Momota suspended and will likely miss Rio Olympics after visiting illegal casino

Lars Jones

April 11, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Brazil, Japan, The Players Lounge, Unlicensed Operation, Sports betting

Japan may have lost it's trailblazing badminton star for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics today after bosses handed Kento Momota an "indefinite suspension" for his visit to an illegal casino with teammate, Kenichi T...

Committee vote brings Brazil closer to online gambling regulation

K Morrison

March 13, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Brazil

Another step has been taken by Brazil towards launching a regulated online gambling market, after proposed comprehensive gambling legislation was amended and approved by a House of Representatives committee. ...

Brazil considers legal gambling

Lars Jones

September 30, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, World Casino News, Brazil, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News

Brazil is suffering a prolonged economic downturn and recession with budget cuts and tax increases attempting to remedy a crippled government budget. Another idea is being entertained and that is to increase re...