Brazil
Kiron Interactive expands Brazilian presence with EstrelaBet partnership
Kiron Interactive, a leading provider of virtual sports and numbers games, has announced a new partnership with EstrelaBet, one of Brazil’s most prominent online gaming operators, to deliver its innovative virtual sports portfolio to the operator’s extensive player base.
The agreement sees EstrelaBet, the sponsor for nine football teams in Brazil, integrate Kiron’s popular virtual sports games into its online offering. Players will now have access to an exciting range of virtual sports, including football, horse racing, and motorsports, enabling 24/7 betting opportunities across a wide variety of fixtures and markets.
Kiron’s virtual sports games are designed to replicate the excitement of real sports betting, with a staggered schedule of events providing opportunities for in-play betting every two minutes. The games are fully customisable, allowing EstrelaBet to tailor the content, odds, and frequency of events to meet the preferences of its local audience.
EstrelaBet is a leading online gaming operator in Brazil, offering a wide range of sports betting and casino products to players across the country. Founded in 2019, the company has quickly established itself as one of the top three operators in the market.
The integration of Kiron’s virtual sports content is expected to significantly enhance EstrelaBet’s online offering, providing its players with engaging new betting options and driving revenue.
Steven Spartinos, Kiron Co-CEO, said: “We are delighted to partner with EstrelaBet, one of the biggest names in the rapidly growing Brazilian market. This agreement underlines the appeal of our virtual sports offering and its ability to drive player engagement and growth for operators in markets worldwide.
“We look forward to working with the EstrelaBet team to deliver an exceptional virtual sports betting experience to their players and to supporting the continued expansion of their business in Brazil.”
Fellipe Fraga, Chief Business Officer at EstrelaBet, said: “It is a pleasure to have this partnership with Kiron, allowing us to offer our clients more options for entertainment in iGaming, using new technology and an advanced product.
“We are always looking for ways to enhance our offering and provide our players with the best possible betting experience, and we are confident that Kiron’s virtual sports games will be a valuable addition to our portfolio.”
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Brasil: gobierno prohíbe los mercados de predicción, avanzan las reformas de integridad y crece el debate publicitario
La industria brasileña de apuestas y juegos vivió otra semana decisiva, ya que reguladores, tribunales y operadores privados avanzaron en múltiples frentes, reforzando la rápida transición del país hacia uno de los mercados regulados más observados del sector global del iGaming.
Desde la prohibición de las plataformas de mercados de predicción hasta nuevas medidas contra el amaño de partidos, debates sobre publicidad, campañas de protección al consumidor y una decisión judicial de alto perfil relacionada con la marca Aviator, los acontecimientos reflejan un mercado que entra en una fase más madura y estratégica.
El gobierno prohíbe los mercados de predicción en todo el país
El gobierno federal brasileño anunció oficialmente una prohibición nacional de las plataformas de mercados de predicción, clasificándolas como operaciones de apuestas ilegales bajo la legislación nacional.
Las autoridades señalaron que los sitios web que permiten a los usuarios apostar en elecciones, eventos políticos, resultados económicos, resultados deportivos o situaciones personales no encajan dentro de las formas de apuesta autorizadas en el marco regulado de Brasil.
La medida estuvo acompañada por un video oficial de concientización pública lanzado por el gobierno federal, junto con publicaciones en Instagram advirtiendo que las plataformas de mercados de predicción serían tratadas como operaciones de apuestas ilegales.
Según las autoridades, estas plataformas intentaban posicionarse como productos financieros o de pronóstico, mientras implicaban riesgos comparables al juego tradicional.
El ministro de Hacienda, Dario Durigan, dijo que el objetivo es “evitar la consolidación de un nuevo mercado de apuestas conocido como mercado de predicción”.
Agregó que el segmento había comenzado a presentarse como una herramienta financiera, pero implicaba “potenciales muy similares a los efectos destructivos del juego”.
El gobierno también destacó riesgos como endeudamiento, manipulación de resultados y preocupaciones éticas vinculadas a mercados relacionados con despidos, decisiones políticas, predicciones de muerte o especulación climática.
Como parte de las acciones de fiscalización, las autoridades informaron el bloqueo de:
-28 empresas
– Más de 39.000 sitios web
-203 aplicaciones móviles
-1.665 notificaciones emitidas
-697 cuentas sospechosas cerradas
Las autoridades describieron la medida como una victoria para la protección del consumidor y un esfuerzo más amplio para resguardar las finanzas familiares y el bienestar público.
Brasil se une a la Convención de Macolin y lanza ecosistema de integridad
Al mismo tiempo, Brasil fortaleció su marco de integridad deportiva durante la II Reunión Técnica Nacional de Combate al Amaño de Partidos, celebrada en Brasília.
Durante el evento, el gobierno confirmó la adhesión formal de Brasil a la Convención de Macolin, convirtiéndose en el primer país fuera de Europa en sumarse al tratado internacional centrado en prevenir la manipulación de competiciones deportivas.
El anuncio estuvo acompañado por la publicación de la Ordenanza Interministerial MESP/MF/MJSP N.º 1/2026, que establece lineamientos de gobernanza y acción coordinada entre los Ministerios de Deporte, Hacienda y Justicia en asuntos relacionados con integridad en apuestas y prevención del amaño de partidos.
El Secretario Nacional de Apuestas Deportivas y Desarrollo Económico del Deporte, Giovanni Rocco, dijo: “Hoy el deporte en Brasil está mejor protegido. Empezamos prácticamente desde cero y, en poco tiempo, colocamos el tema en el centro del debate nacional”.
Un punto operativo destacado fue la presentación del Sistema de Análisis de Apuestas Sospechosas, desarrollado por la Policía Federal. La plataforma permite a las autoridades cruzar datos del mercado de apuestas con bases investigativas para detectar actividad sospechosa y patrones de fraude organizado.
El Director General de la Policía Federal, Andrei Augusto Passos Rodrigues, afirmó que la acción integrada entre instituciones era esencial para mejorar la efectividad de la fiscalización.
La reunión también incluyó iniciativas educativas para atletas y categorías juveniles, apoyadas por actores del sector privado y especialistas en integridad.
La representante de UNODC, Elena Abbati, describió el progreso reciente de Brasil como un ejemplo de mejores prácticas internacionales.
Regulador y operadores advierten contra un apagón publicitario
Otro gran tema de la semana fue la política publicitaria.
En un Foro de Políticas Públicas organizado por IAB Brazil en Brasília, funcionarios de la Secretaría de Premios y Apuestas (SPA) y participantes del mercado argumentaron que restricciones excesivas a la publicidad podrían fortalecer involuntariamente a operadores ilegales.
Renato Pucci, Coordinador General de Fiscalización de Apuestas de la SPA, dijo: “El peor camino es restringir la publicidad porque eso pone a operadores legales e ilegales en la misma bolsa”.
Ejecutivos de la industria respaldaron esa visión, advirtiendo que si las marcas licenciadas pierden visibilidad, los consumidores podrían tener dificultades para distinguir operadores regulados de plataformas offshore o no autorizadas.
Algunos ejecutivos describieron el escenario como un “apagón referencial”, en el que los usuarios continúan buscando productos de apuestas pero sin orientación clara hacia opciones legales y cumplidoras.
El debate señala que las autoridades brasileñas podrían seguir un modelo regulatorio más equilibrado que ciertas jurisdicciones europeas que adoptaron prohibiciones publicitarias totales.

Betsul promueve el Juego Responsable en Avenida Paulista
En el frente de interacción con el consumidor, el operador Betsul lanzó una campaña callejera en São Paulo centrada en la concientización sobre Juego Responsable.
La activación tuvo lugar en Avenida Paulista y contó con el influencer y atleta Kleber Bambam como embajador de la marca.
La empresa creó una experiencia de “casino humano” en la que tres participantes actuaban como rodillos vivos de tragamonedas dentro de cabinas mientras los transeúntes interactuaban con el juego.
Si los tres mostraban símbolos iguales al mismo tiempo, el participante recibía un premio.
Mateus Rosa, gerente de Marketing de Betsul, dijo que el objetivo era llevar la conversación sobre Juego Responsable más allá de los entornos digitales hacia una interacción pública real.
“Transformamos la mecánica tradicional del casino en algo humano e impredecible, precisamente para mostrar que el juego debe abordarse con equilibrio”, afirmó.

La Justicia respalda a Aviator Studio en disputa con Spribe
El poder judicial brasileño también emitió una decisión importante para el sector.
El Tribunal de Justicia de São Paulo rechazó los pedidos de Spribe para suspender las operaciones de Aviator Studio Brazil y retirar el juego Aviator del mercado mientras continúa el litigio.
La 2ª Cámara Reservada de Derecho Empresarial confirmó la decisión de primera instancia, concluyendo que no existía riesgo inmediato que justificara medidas urgentes de suspensión.
El tribunal también observó que la titularidad de la marca Aviator sigue en disputa en Brasil y en el exterior.
Según documentos del caso, el juego ha operado comercialmente en Brasil durante años mediante un acuerdo de licencia con Aviator LLC.
La resolución agregó que cualquier eventual daño financiero reclamado por la demandante podría ser compensado posteriormente, reduciendo la necesidad de intervención urgente.
El caso forma parte de una disputa internacional más amplia sobre derechos vinculados a la marca Aviator.
George Pruidze, CEO de Aviator Studio, dijo: “Aviator Studio Brazil permanece totalmente comprometida en apoyar a sus socios y defender la marca AVIATOR siempre que sea necesario”.
Con decisiones de primera y segunda instancia ya vigentes, el juego permanece disponible en Brasil mientras el fondo del litigio sigue su curso judicial.
El mercado entra en fase estratégica
En conjunto, los acontecimientos de la semana muestran a Brasil avanzando simultáneamente en varios frentes críticos: fiscalización regulatoria, integridad deportiva, política publicitaria, educación al consumidor y certeza jurídica comercial.
Para operadores, proveedores e inversores internacionales, el mensaje es cada vez más claro: Brasil ya no es simplemente una oportunidad emergente, sino que se está convirtiendo en uno de los mercados de apuestas más estratégicamente estructurados del mundo.
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Brazil betting sector roundup: government bans prediction markets, integrity reforms advance, ad debate grows
Brazil’s betting and gaming industry experienced another decisive week as regulators, courts, and private operators moved on multiple fronts, reinforcing the country’s rapid transition into one of the most closely watched regulated markets in the global iGaming sector.
From the prohibition of prediction market platforms to new anti-match-fixing measures, advertising debates, consumer protection campaigns, and a high-profile court ruling involving the Aviator brand, the developments reflect a market entering a more mature and strategic phase.
Government bans prediction markets nationwide
The Brazilian federal government officially announced a nationwide ban on prediction market platforms, classifying them as illegal betting operations under national law.
Authorities stated that websites allowing users to wager on elections, political events, economic outcomes, sports results, or personal situations do not fall within the forms of betting authorized in Brazil’s regulated framework.
The measure was accompanied by an official public awareness video released by the federal government, alongside Instagram posts warning that prediction market platforms would be treated as illegal betting operations.
According to officials, these platforms attempted to position themselves as financial or forecasting products, while carrying risks comparable to traditional gambling.
Finance Minister Dario Durigan said the objective is to “prevent the consolidation of a new betting market known as the prediction market.”
He added that the segment had begun presenting itself as a financial tool, but involved “potentials very similar to the destructive effects of gambling.”
The government also highlighted risks such as indebtedness, result manipulation, and ethical concerns linked to markets involving dismissals, political decisions, death predictions, or weather speculation.
As part of enforcement actions, officials reported the blocking of:
- 28 companies
- More than 39,000 websites
- 203 mobile applications
- 1,665 notifications issued
- 697 suspicious accounts shut down
Authorities described the measure as a victory for consumer protection and a broader effort to safeguard household finances and public wellbeing.
Brazil joins Macolin Convention and launches integrity ecosystem
At the same time, Brazil strengthened its sports integrity framework during the II National Technical Meeting on Combating Match-Fixing, held in Brasília.
During the event, the government confirmed Brazil’s formal accession to the Macolin Convention, becoming the first country outside Europe to join the international treaty focused on preventing manipulation of sports competitions.
The announcement was accompanied by the publication of Inter-ministerial Ordinance MESP/MF/MJSP No. 1/2026, which establishes governance guidelines and coordinated action between the Ministries of Sport, Finance, and Justice in matters related to betting integrity and match-fixing prevention.
National Secretary for Sports Betting and Economic Development of Sport Giovanni Rocco said:
“Today, sport in Brazil is better protected. We started practically from zero and, in a short time, placed the theme at the center of the national debate.”
A major operational highlight was the unveiling of the Suspicious Betting Analysis System, developed by the Federal Police.
The platform allows authorities to cross-reference betting market data with investigative databases in order to detect suspicious activity and organized fraud patterns.
Federal Police Director-General Andrei Augusto Passos Rodrigues said integrated action between institutions was essential to improving enforcement effectiveness.
The meeting also included educational initiatives for athletes and youth categories, supported by private sector stakeholders and integrity specialists.
UNODC representative Elena Abbati described Brazil’s recent progress as an example of international best practice.

Regulator and operators warn against advertising blackout
Another major topic during the week was advertising policy.
At a Public Policy Forum organized by IAB Brazil in Brasília, officials from the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) and market participants argued that excessive advertising restrictions could unintentionally strengthen illegal operators.
Renato Pucci, General Coordinator of Betting Oversight at the SPA, said: “The worst path is to restrict advertising because that puts legal and illegal operators in the same bucket.”
Industry executives supported the view, warning that if licensed brands lose visibility, consumers may struggle to distinguish regulated operators from offshore or unauthorized platforms.
Some executives described the scenario as a “referential blackout,” where users continue searching for betting products but without clear guidance toward legal and compliant options.
The discussion signals that Brazilian authorities may pursue a more balanced regulatory model than certain European jurisdictions that have adopted blanket advertising bans.
Betsul promotes Responsible Gaming on Avenida Paulista
On the consumer engagement side, operator Betsul launched a street campaign in São Paulo focused on Responsible Gaming awareness.
The activation took place on Avenida Paulista and featured influencer and athlete Kleber Bambam, who participated as the brand ambassador.
The company created a “human casino” experience in which three participants acted as live slot reels inside booths while passersby interacted with the game.
If all three revealed matching symbols simultaneously, the participant received a prize.
Mateus Rosa, Marketing Manager at Betsul, said the objective was to move the Responsible Gaming conversation beyond digital environments and into real public interaction.
“We transformed the traditional casino mechanic into something human and unpredictable, precisely to show that gaming should be approached with balance,” he said.

Court backs Aviator Studio in dispute with Spribe
Brazil’s judiciary also delivered an important ruling for the sector.
The São Paulo Court of Justice rejected requests by Spribe to suspend Aviator Studio Brazil’s operations and remove the Aviator game from the market while litigation continues.
The 2nd Reserved Chamber of Business Law upheld the first-instance decision, concluding that there was no immediate risk justifying emergency suspension measures.
The court also noted that ownership of the Aviator trademark remains disputed in Brazil and abroad.
According to case documents, the game has operated commercially in Brazil for years through a licensing agreement with Aviator LLC.
The ruling additionally stated that any eventual financial damages claimed by the plaintiff could be compensated later, reducing the need for urgent intervention.
The case forms part of a wider international dispute over rights linked to the Aviator brand.
George Pruidze, CEO of Aviator Studio, said: “Aviator Studio Brazil remains fully committed to supporting its partners and defending the AVIATOR brand whenever necessary.”
With first and second instance rulings now in place, the game remains available in Brazil while the merits of the dispute continue through the courts.
Market entering strategic phase
Taken together, the week’s developments show Brazil moving simultaneously on several critical fronts: regulatory enforcement, sports integrity, advertising policy, consumer education, and commercial legal certainty.
For international operators, suppliers, and investors, the message is increasingly clear: Brazil is no longer simply an emerging opportunity — it is becoming one of the most strategically structured betting markets in the world.
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Incentive Studios launches three real-money games with Novibet in Brazil
Incentive Games, via its real-money gaming division Incentive Studios, has launched three real-money titles with Novibet in Brazil. The games—Mega Flight, Kicker and Velocity—went live on Novibet’s platform on 8 April.
The launch expands the companies’ existing partnership and adds crash and arcade-style content to Novibet’s Brazil-facing offering, as the operator continues to build its footprint in Latin America.
Ahmed Baker, Chief Commercial Officer at Incentive Games, said of the partnership, “Novibet is an operator with a clear focus on delivering high-quality digital gaming experiences across regulated markets. We’re incredibly proud to see three of our real-money games go live in Brazil, and even more so to have worked so closely with their incredible team to make the launch a success. Brazil is an important market for us, and this is a great step forward in our continued growth across the region.”
Nick Bachas, Chief Strategic Partnerships & Project Officer at Novibet said, “Incentive Games brings a fresh and engaging approach to real-money gaming, and the addition of these titles enhances our offering with dynamic content that appeals to a broad range of players. Brazil continues to be a key focus for us, and this launch is another step in expanding Novibet’s portfolio with innovative experiences.”
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