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Sheldon Adelson proposes $8 billion casino idea to Rio Mayor

May 12, 2017

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

Trio express interest in bringing a casino resort to Brazilian state of Minas Gerais

Adam Morgan

April 4, 2017

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

Amid the continuing legislative debate regarding the future of legalized gambling in Brazil, at least three foreign firms have reportedly expressed an interest in building and operating a casino resort complex ...

Gaming Laboratories International participates in Brazilian discussion

Adam Morgan

December 21, 2016

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

Gaming and lottery testing and assessment services provider Gaming Laboratories International recently participated in an open government discussion regarding the future of legalized gambling in Brazil. Cond...

Brazil: New gaming bill now being debated by Lower House

Kim M

December 18, 2016

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

The ongoing debate among deputies in the lower house both for and against new gaming legislation in Brazil means further delays for the issue that has been pending for 25 years. In early November the Special...

Brazil Gambling Law Vote Date Set

Alex Lanter

November 22, 2016

Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Brazil

The prospect of a legalized gambling industry in Brazil is one step closer to becoming a reality, as Renan Calheiros, the president of the Senate of Brazil, has officially announced a voting date for the new ga...

Regional and international investors attracted to Brazil on legalized gambling outlook

Lars Jones

November 21, 2016

Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Brazil, Central & South America Gaming, Conferences / Trade Shows

The push for legalized casinos and online gambling in Brazil is maturing and at an advanced stage in the legislative process. Proposed Laws 442/91 and 186/2014 would regulate internet casinos, bingo, and lotter...

December vote for Brazil casino legislation

Adam Morgan

November 19, 2016

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

In Brazil, the Federal Senate will reportedly vote on proposed legislation during the first week of December that could legalize multiple forms of gambling including land-based casinos and bingo parlors alongsi...

Gambling bill approved by Brazil Senate committee

Kim M

November 14, 2016

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

After postponing the vote on a new draft of its gambling bill last month, another step has been taken by Brazil towards launching a regulated online gambling market, with the approval of SB 186/2014. The Spe...

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...

Sportsbooks in Nevada set to offer betting on 2016 Rio Olympics

Renee Kingsley

July 22, 2016

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Brazil, Sports betting, Nevada

The top athletes and sports teams from all parts of the world are flying to Rio de Janerio, Brazil to take part in the 2016 Rio Olympics, scheduled to begin August 5. The Nevada Gaming Control Board recently co...

Newly appointed President of the Chamber of Deputies shows support for casino gaming in Brazil

Sadonna Price

July 20, 2016

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

After being elected the President of the Chamber of Deputies just last week, Rodrigo Maia is now showing his support for gaming legislation in Brazil. Maia won the position during a second round ballot by earni...

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, Unlicensed Operation, The Players Lounge, 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

Kim M

March 13, 2016

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

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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. ...

CasinoCruise lives up to its name, again; New winner crowned

Lars Jones

December 23, 2015

Latest Casino and Gambling News, Brazil, Mobile gaming, Online Gambling News

CasinoCruise is an online casino with about 1,000 games and players from all over the world. They just keep making waves. Today, Legin Jones was announced as the monthly winner of their Dream Cruise Prize Draw...

Brazil could have casinos by 2019 if Bill 186 is passed

Sadonna Price

December 22, 2015

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

According to recent research reports, it is believed that if Brazil is able to pass gambling legislation, the country could have a major provider of slots gaming. Eilers Research, LLC Founder and the Director o...

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Sheldon Adelson proposes $8 billion casino idea to Rio Mayor

Trio express interest in bringing a casino resort to Brazilian state of Minas Gerais

Gaming Laboratories International participates in Brazilian discussion

Brazil: New gaming bill now being debated by Lower House

Brazil Gambling Law Vote Date Set

Regional and international investors attracted to Brazil on legalized gambling outlook

December vote for Brazil casino legislation

Gambling bill approved by Brazil Senate committee

The Innovation Group preparing for Brazil legalization

Sportsbooks in Nevada set to offer betting on 2016 Rio Olympics

Newly appointed President of the Chamber of Deputies shows support for casino gaming in Brazil

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

Committee vote brings Brazil closer to online gambling regulation

CasinoCruise lives up to its name, again; New winner crowned

Brazil could have casinos by 2019 if Bill 186 is passed

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