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Inside Brazil’s race to the finish line

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2 years ago

February 26, 2024

The buzz around a fully-regulated Brazilian sports betting market has been amplified since the passing of legislation in late December 2023. As operators await the publication of a regulatory framework later this year, many industry stakeholders are trying to prepare themselves for meeting licensing requirements.

Marc Crean, OpenBet’s VP for Latin America and Canada, shares predictions for the months ahead.

After a two-decade wait for a legalised gambling market, Brazil’s president, Luiz Inacio da Silva, has now sanctioned law 14790 to approve gambling regulation in the booming LatAm market. The government has been engaging key stakeholders and giving regular and transparent updates over recent months and the path to regulation looks optimistic with a thriving market is in sight.

There are strong opinions from all sides about Brazilian regulation and how it should look, yet there is great potential to create new revenue streams and jobs for the country, which is generally viewed as the jewel in the crown of LatAm’s sports betting market. However, before the market can operate smoothly, sustainably, and safely, the serious issues of match-fixing, money laundering and responsible gaming must be ironed out. A highly publicised investigation concerning allegations of widespread match-fixing is still ongoing, with seven professional football players charged for alleged crimes in the scandal.

The government wants to establish a market that provides sports betting entertainment to Brazilians, generates revenue for the country and protects local players and institutions as quickly as possible, but the specifics of the regulations will change over time as technology develops. The framework must be flexible enough to cope with changing demands and stay one step ahead of illegal operations when it is finalised.

One introduction is a 12% GGR tax on operators, which is a sustainable rate and in line with other successful regions, as well as a 15% tax on bettors’ net gains. This is expected to generate R$3 billion in revenue for the Brazilian government each year. However, while the government will struggle to satisfy all stakeholders, taxes are not unique to Brazil nor to sports betting. Most market estimates have Brazil as third or fourth in the world in terms of size, and the proposed cost of a license is in line with UK and US costs.

What is clear is that Brazilian regulators must exercise caution on a proposed tax on player winnings. There is room to do this successfully based on how the tax imposition is implemented. It is in the law, so it is going to be in place, but the devil is in the details. It has been seen again and again how this type of tax, whilst well-intentioned, can reduce channelisation and end up pushing people to black market sites.

Shaping the industry of the future

Brazil has its own unique cultural, social and economic dynamics that will have a major influence on product, operations and marketing activities. Regulation will create a massive amount of local opportunity both on the supply and the operator side of our industry. However, people tend to overestimate the need for local product and underestimate the need for local marketing and operations. This invariably creates opportunities for local companies and I think this is healthy for our industry.

Early-adoption, innovation and an unparalleled consumption of social media are three local dynamics that will have a massive impact on the shape of the industry. As always, companies with boots on the ground will be better placed to understand and tap into these areas.

When you add in the size of the market and the passion for sports, we can expect to see a lot of new ideas and innovations coming out of Brazil once the market fully opens up and starts to flourish.

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Zitro Digital Goes Live on Brazino777 in Brazil

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8 hours ago

June 23, 2026

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Zitro Digital, the online arm of leading gaming supplier Zitro, is further expanding its footprint in Brazil through a new partnership with Brazino777, one of the country’s most recognized online operators. The agreement strengthens Zitro Digital’s position in a key regulated market and reflects the company’s continued commitment to Latin America’s iGaming sector.

Brazino777 players now have access to Zitro Digital’s full portfolio, spanning slots and Video Bingo titles that combine the company’s proven land-based heritage with content developed exclusively for the digital space.

“At Brazino777, we are focused on delivering high-quality, top-performing games to our players. Zitro Digital’s portfolio strengthens our offering, and we’re confident it will resonate strongly with our Brazilian audience as we continue to grow and evolve our platform,” said Andre Medeiros, country manager for Brazil at Brazino777.

“Brazil is an important market for us, one where we see a strong connection with players and the local gaming culture. Launching our portfolio with Brazino777 gives us the opportunity to bring our content to a new segment of players, as part of our continued growth in the Latin American digital gaming scene,” said José Javier Martí, CCO at Zitro Digital.

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Massive Gaming launches Blitzcrown titles on Superbet Brazil via Bragg Hub

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1 day ago

June 22, 2026

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Massive Gaming (MVG) has gone live with Superbet Brazil, launching a selection of Blitzcrown studio titles via the Bragg hub game aggregation platform.

The initial rollout includes eight games from Blitzcrown, which focuses on non-traditional casino formats. Titles available at launch include Boom Boom Hit Plinko, Snowball Plinko, Fast Crash, and Dragon & Wizard.

The content is delivered through bragg hub, using Bragg Gaming Group’s existing aggregation relationship with Superbet in Brazil. The companies noted that Superbet secured a regulated licence ahead of the market’s January 2025 launch.

Blitzcrown’s instant-win games previously secured Brazil RGS, RNG, and individual game certifications from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI).

George Cho, Director at Massive Gaming, said: “Going live on Superbet Brazil is a landmark moment for Massive Gaming, and for Blitzcrown as a studio. Brazil is one of the most exciting regulated markets in the world, and being able to bring our content to Superbet’s players through Bragg’s platform is a testament to both the quality of our games, and the strength of these partnerships. We look forward to expanding our presence in the market as we continue to grow our portfolio.”

Hristofor Hristov, Commercial Director Aggregation at bragg, commented:

“We are thrilled to facilitate this exciting launch between Massive Gaming and Superbet in Brazil. Our bragg hub platform is specifically engineered to seamlessly deliver high-performing, localized content to major operators. Blitzcrown’s certified instant-win and non-traditional games are a perfect fit for the dynamic Brazilian audience, and this rollout underscores our commitment to fueling our partners’ growth in one of the world’s most vibrant regulated markets.”

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FIRST.bet Launches Sportsbook with Brazil’s Biggest Online Casino Operator

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1 day ago

June 22, 2026

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7Games partners with FIRST.bet to deliver Tier-1 sportsbook technology to one of Brazil’s largest casino operators.

7Games, Betão, and R7—brands managed by OIG Gaming Brazil Ltda. and recognized as key players in Brazil’s casino-led betting market—have launched a comprehensive sportsbook platform powered by FIRST.bet’s leading Tier-1 technology.

As one of Brazil’s most prominent casino operators, OIG Gaming Brazil Ltda. opted for FIRST.bet to seamlessly expand its reach into the sports betting sector across its trio of brands. This partnership underscores the scalability and robustness of FIRST.bet, demonstrating its capacity to support large-scale, multi-brand ecosystems in the competitive Brazilian market.

Leveraging FIRST.bet’s SportOS operating system, 7Games developed a customized sportsbook front end tailored to its unique branding and user experience. While players interact with a platform fully reflective of 7Games’ identity—from design to functionality—the underlying engine driving trading, pricing, live markets, and overall performance is powered by FIRST.bet.

As a casino-first operator venturing into sports betting, 7Games required a sportsbook solution aligning directly with the nuances of the Brazilian market. FIRST.bet delivered exactly that: a product optimized for Brazil, complete with Brazilian-Portuguese language capabilities, odds models tailored for national leagues, and high-performance live betting, trading, and risk management systems to meet the demands of a competitive scale.

“Brazil isn’t a market where you can afford slow growth—your product must hit the ground running,” explained Fernando Oliveira Lima, Founder and CEO of 7Games. “FIRST.bet provided us with a solution already optimized for this market, allowing us to concentrate on serving our players rather than troubleshooting underlying technology.”

Echoing this sentiment, Tom Light, Founder and CEO of FIRST.bet, added, “Success in Brazil hinges on getting the product right from day one. Operators who fail to meet those expectations are quickly left behind. With 7Games already commanding significant casino traffic, they now have a sportsbook designed to handle that scale. It’s their unique brand experience backed by an engine built for top-tier performance, which is exactly why we developed SportOS.”

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