South America Gambling News.
Brazil's regulated market has opened the door to the largest opportunity in Latin American gambling history. We cover the licensing race, operator strategies and regulatory developments across South America.
Brazil’s Betting Operators Face Biometric Push Before World Cup
OKTO Payments ties biometric checks to Pix as Brazil's AML rules and World Cup traffic raise the stakes for account verification.
Brazil Court Suspends Spribe’s Aviator Trademark Rights
A Brazilian federal court blocked Spribe from reliance on exclusivity rights tied to its local Aviator trademark registration while Aviator Studio's invalidation case works through the courts.
Imagine Live Partners Ana Gaming for Brazil Live Casino Push
Ana Gaming integrates Imagine Live's live dealer portfolio across 7K Bet, Cassino Bet and Vera Bet as both companies target Brazil's regulated market.
Sportradar Says World Cup 2026 Will Stress-Test LatAm Operators
Growth in parlays and Bet Builders, 104 matches and Brazil's first full event cycle under a licensing framework will test payments, live trading and fraud detection across the region, the supplier warns.
Brazil’s Audit Court to Scrutinise Betting Licence Secrecy
Brazil's Federal Court of Accounts will examine whether the Ministry of Finance is approving betting operators with enough transparency, after prosecutors raised concerns over hidden ownership structures and confidential authorisation files.
Massive Gaming Plugs Three Studios into Bragg Hub for Brazil and Europe Push
The Australia-based supplier will distribute Slotmart, Whale House and Blitzcrown through Bragg's aggregation network, targeting Brazil, Greece and MGA-licensed operators in phase one.
Polymarket Takes Liga MX Prediction Rights in US Deal
Polymarket becomes Liga MX's official US prediction market partner from 2026-27, with Genius Sports providing official data and integrity infrastructure for market settlement.
Kalshi Targets Brazil Reversal as Weekly Volume Hits $4bn
Kalshi co-founder and COO Luana Lopes Lara said the company still wants to enter Brazil and will pursue a reversal of the country’s prediction market ban through direct talks with the government. Speaking to Bloomberg Línea ahead of Web Summit Rio on June 8, Lara described working constructively with Brazilian...
BC.GAME Brings BETBY into BC Engine as Staker Rewards Top $2.5M
BC.GAME has added BETBY to BC Engine, expanding the $BC token rewards ecosystem after staker rewards passed $2.5m since the model launched in April.
Brazil Signs Law to Host FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, Sets Betting Ad Rules
Brazil's Law 15,421/2026 allows FIFA betting partners to advertise around the 2027 Women's World Cup, but fixed-odds betting operations still require Finance Ministry authorisation.
Coljuegos Licenses MrYoker as Colombia’s Operator Count Hits 15
Global Vitxo S.A.S. receives a concession valid until 2031 to offer sports betting, live casino and virtual slots in Colombia.
Brazil Watchdog Flags AML Gaps as Banks Target Illegal Bets
Brazil's TCU says weak coordination between federal agencies limits oversight of illegal betting, while the Central Bank will use Pix fraud tools to flag suspect transactions.
SPA Allows Brazilian Operators to Reuse Verified KYC Data
The guidance gives KYC suppliers and operators clearer rules around reusable identity verification flows in Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Apple Opens Brazil App Store to Licensed Betting Apps After ANJL Legal Push
Operators with a valid SPA licence must submit a new app version and attach documentation to pass Apple's verification process. All gambling apps will carry an A18 rating in Brazil.
ANJL Pushes Anti-Illegal Betting Agenda as Brazil Tightens Enforcement
The trade body used a Brasília meeting this week to position illegal gambling enforcement as the next major test for Brazil’s regulated betting market.