By 
Anthony Huber ·
Plans for land-based casino gambling legalization have fallen apart in the Chamber of Deputies, and the Senate’s Committee on Consultation, Justice and Citizenship made an unexpected move on the gambling…
By 
Terry Davis ·
Brazilian politicians from the Senate Constitution and Justice Committee rejected on Wednesday a bill that would have legalized the provision of a number of gambling services within the country’s borders.…
By 
Robert Johnson ·
Representatives for Las Vegas casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corp. met with Brazilian politicians on Tuesday to discuss the state of Brazil’s tourism industry and what reforms would be needed to…
By Terry Davis ·
Brazil’s years-long push to legalize different types of gambling is at serious risk of failure, after a separate legislative proposal has emerged in the country’s legislature somewhat surprisingly. Under the…
By Terry Davis ·
Brazilian Senators once again failed to vote on a gambling legalization bill that could open the South American country’s market for numerous gaming and betting operations. The piece of legislation…
By Robert Johnson ·
Major casino operator Las Vegas Sands has been lobbying for the legalization of gambling in Brazil in a manner similar to other jurisdictions the company has been operating in, including…
By Robert Johnson ·
The government of Brazil needs to authorize the construction of a certain number of casino resorts across the country in order to boost its tourism, Federal Deputy Paulo Azi said…
By Robert Johnson ·
Online gambling customers from Brazil were informed earlier this week that online payment service provider NETELLER would no longer process deposits to online gambling operators. Players will be able to…
By Robert Johnson ·
A long-delayed vote on the legalization of a number of gambling options was delayed once again by Brazilian lawmakers, local media reported. Members of the Brazilian Senate’s Constitution and Justice…
By Robert Johnson ·
Brazilian lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that calls for the legalization and regulation of a number of gambling services in the country. Members of the Senate’s Constitution…
By Robert Johnson ·
A report compiled by consulting firm KPMG and commissioned by the Remote Gambling Association (RGA) estimates that Brazil’s online gambling market could be worth R$6.7 billion ($2.1 billion), if regulated…
By Robert Johnson ·
Big industry names are expected to attend a Wednesday meeting that will mark the inauguration of Brazil’s Parliamentary Front for the Legalization of Gaming, local media has reported. The front…
By Terry Davis ·
A very slight majority of Brazil’s population supports the legalization of brick-and-mortar casinos and bingo halls in the country, a recent report compiled by local research firm Paraná Pesquisas and…
By Terry Davis ·
Brazil may ban the use of credit and debit cards as well as other means for digital payments for betting on offshore gambling websites, local media has reported. Brazilian Sen.…
By Terry Davis ·
Major poker operator partypoker has recruited Brazilian superstar Bruno Gagliasso as its latest brand ambassador in a bid to promote its activity in Brazil and the Latin American region. Gagliasso…
By Terry Davis ·
Online gambling brand Bodog announced that it has become sponsor of The H2 Poker Club in São Paulo, Brazil as part of its effort to promote its offering to Brazilian…
By Robert Johnson ·
Although casino gambling is illegal in Brazil, the country has reportedly been eyed by some of the world’s biggest casino operators. According to media reports, Las Vegas casino mogul Sheldon…
By Terry Davis ·
As discussed in a previous article by Casino News Daily, Latin America has been drawing more and more attention as a region where gambling may be a particularly profitable industry.…
By Terry Davis ·
Brazil has inched closer to legalizing the provision of iGaming services, among others. A Senate Committee approved on Wednesday a bill that would allow for the creation of a legal…
By Terry Davis ·
Bruno Foster, one of the most popular Brazilian poker players, has recently won his first WSOP Circuit gold ring. The poker pro topped the field of a R$2,300 Giant Omaha…
By Robert Johnson ·
Greek developer and supplier of virtual and live sports content as well as other products for the international gambling industry Vermantia announced that it has partnered with INTRALOT Minas Gerais,…
By Terry Davis ·
After a short-lived deal with Uruguay football player Luis Suárez, online card room 888poker decided to add another sports star as its latest ambassador. Former Brazil and Arsenal winger Denilson…
By Robert Johnson ·
Todd Eilers, founder of Eilers Research, LLC and Director of Research of the firm, said in a report that Brazil could turn into a major slots market if the country…
By Terry Davis ·
The Brazilian Series of Poker, held between November 27 and December 4 at the Sheraton Sao Paulo WTC Hotel, has its big champion. His name is Wilson Calixto and he…
By Terry Davis ·
The dream of online gambling operators to receive a license in Brazil may become reality. The regulations concerning online gambling in Brazil are not official yet, but active discussions are…