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Thrilled to share that Stretch Networkâs redesigned mobile version is live today! This upgrade introduces a host of improvements, including faster performance, a sleek, user-friendly interface, and enhanced reliability, providing players with a seamless poker experience across mobile devices.
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To mark this exciting milestone, weâre hosting a series of daily freerolls with a total prize pool of âŹ15,000. Running from January 14 to 24, each day features a guaranteed âŹ500 prize. The grand finale will be the âŹ10,000 Main Event Freeroll on January 25 at 17:00 (UTC+0).
This is the perfect opportunity to engage your audience and encourage them to experience the benefits of the upgraded mobile version. With smoother gameplay and faster performance, players will have more reasons to stay engaged and keep playing.
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Let your audience know about this exciting update, the improved player experience, and the incredible prize opportunities. Make sure to highlight the launch celebrations and the added value this new mobile version brings to operators and players alike.
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Inside EGR Power 50: Shaping the Future of iGaming in Marbella
Held between April 13 and 16 in Marbella, the EGR Power 50 gathered some of the most influential voices in the global iGaming industry for a rare moment of strategic reflection and high-level exchange.
In this article, Fellipe Fraga, Chief Business Officer at Stellar Gaming, shares his firsthand perspective from the event, highlighting the key discussions shaping the sector, from the growing role of artificial intelligence to the emergence of prediction markets and the increasing complexity of regulation, while also reflecting on Brazilâs rising relevance in the global landscape.
The future in Marbella
By Fellipe Fraga
What for many is a holiday destination has, for the iGaming world, become for a few days a true laboratory of the future.
It was in Marbella, Spain, that the EGR Power 50 took place, held at the Puente Romano Resort, bringing together some of the leading global figures in the industry in an environment that combined strategic reflection, exchange of experiences, and relationship building.
More than an event, it was a pause. A rare moment in which executives, who live under daily pressure, were able to look more calmly at what lies ahead.
The meeting was not just about networking. Above all, it served as a space to discuss the sectorâs recent challenges and, especially, the transformations that are already beginning to reshape the global market.
The Brazilian presence also played a relevant role in this context. Stellar Gaming, through EstrelaBet, was highlighted as one of the âsix to watchâ at the event, representing Brazil among a select group of global operators.
In a predominantly international environment, I was the only Brazilian executive present, which reinforces not only the companyâs prominence but also the level of attention the Brazilian market has been attracting on the global stage.
As expected, topics such as artificial intelligence and prediction markets dominated much of the conversation. In the case of artificial intelligence, the discussion is no longer about âif,â but about âhow.â
How can these tools be better used to gain operational efficiency?
How can teams be enhanced? And perhaps most importantly: what new products and experiences can emerge from this new technological layer?
Artificial intelligence is no longer just a support tool and is now taking on a central role in companiesâ strategies.
Prediction markets, on the other hand, bring an even more sensitive debate. Are we talking about something complementary to the traditional betting model, or a new competitor? The answer, at least for now, depends on perspective.
On one side, we have the classic model, in which the operator sets the odds and assumes the risk.
On the other, an environment where the dynamic is market-driven, with prices formed through the interaction between participants.
This raises relevant questions: are we dealing with distinct products or variations within the same category?
Is the simple combination of forecasting future events and financial exposure enough to classify them under the same concept? Or are the operational structure and the role of the operator the determining factors in this distinction?
And perhaps the most important question of all: how will regulators approach this development?
If there is one thing that is clear, it is that regulationâalready one of the industryâs major topics todayâis likely to become even more challenging in the coming years.
Another interesting aspect of the event was the mastermind sessions. In these more closed discussions, away from the stages, candid conversations emerged about day-to-day operations, strategic decisions, and even mistakes made along the way.
This type of exchange, often more honest and less institutional, is what truly accelerates the development of the sector. And, of course, there is also the human side.
Between a round of golf and a wine tasting, the event reinforced something that, at the end of the day, remains central: this is an industry made up of people.
For that reason, getting to know who is on the other side of the table, building trust, and strengthening relationships remains just as important as any technological innovation.
Perhaps this is the greatest value of gatherings such as the EGR Power 50.
In a sector that is growing rapidly, constantly transforming, and operating under regulatory and competitive pressure, taking time to collectively reflect on the future is not only useful, but necessary.
Because, in the end, the future of iGaming will not be defined solely by technology or regulation, but by the ability of its leaders to interpret change, make decisions, and, above all, act before others.
Fellipe Fraga is Chief Business Officer (CBO) â responsible for Institutional Relations at Stellar Gaming.
Holds a law degree from PUC Minas, with a specialization in Public Law from UNESA, and has extensive experience in Public, Electoral, and International Law. He was a founding member of the Superior Court of Sports Justice for American Football (STJD-FA) and served on the Sports Law Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB-MG).
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Banco Central
Bets bajo vigilancia: salud pĂșblica, el STF y el mercado en Brasil
El sector de iGaming de Brasil estĂĄ entrando en una fase decisiva a medida que la creciente presiĂłn de los legisladores, el poder judicial y las autoridades de salud pĂșblica comienza a remodelar la trayectoria de la industria.
Con la aceleraciĂłn del PL 4583/24, una creciente represiĂłn por parte del Tribunal Supremo Federal sobre la deuda relacionada con el juego y un mayor escrutinio sobre las prĂĄcticas de los operadores y los flujos de pago, el debate ha ido mucho mĂĄs allĂĄ de la regulaciĂłn hacia los ĂĄmbitos del impacto social y la estabilidad econĂłmica.
Al mismo tiempo, el creciente trĂĄfico de usuarios destaca un mercado que continĂșa expandiĂ©ndose rĂĄpidamente, preparando el escenario para un complejo acto de equilibrio entre crecimiento, supervisiĂłn y responsabilidad en el cambiante panorama de las apuestas en Brasil.
Salud PĂșblica en el Radar
El escenario legislativo brasileño en relaciĂłn con el iGaming ha cambiado de nivel esta semana con la aprobaciĂłn del rĂ©gimen de urgencia para el PL 4583/24, de autorĂa del diputado Ruy Carneiro.
La decisiĂłn, tomada el miĂ©rcoles (22), indica que el Congreso ya no ve la ludopatĂa simplemente como un efecto secundario, sino como una emergencia nacional que exige una estrategia de atenciĂłn centrada en la adicciĂłn a los juegos y apuestas digitales.
El texto propone la creación del Programa Nacional de Asistencia Integral, que pretende movilizar las estructuras del SUS y del SUAS para ofrecer soporte médico, psicológico y social a los afectados.
La justificaciĂłn de tal premura reside en cifras alarmantes que conectan la economĂa domĂ©stica con la fiebre de las apuestas.
El autor del proyecto destacĂł un estudio del Banco Central que revela que, solo en agosto de 2024, los beneficiarios del programa Bolsa FamĂlia destinaron cerca de 3.000 millones de reales a plataformas de apuestas a travĂ©s de PIX.
En la prĂĄctica, esto significa que 1 de cada 5 reales transferidos por el gobierno a estas familias termina en las âbetsâ.
AdemĂĄs del impacto financiero, el aumento en la demanda de atenciĂłn de salud pĂșblica es evidente, con los casos de juego patolĂłgico atendidos por el SUS saltando de 108 a 1.200 entre 2018 y 2023.
El proyecto no se limita al tratamiento, sino que avanza sobre el monitoreo y la publicidad.
Se prevén directrices estrictas para proteger a los menores de edad y la creación de mecanismos técnicos para detectar comportamientos compulsivos directamente en las plataformas.
Para viabilizar estas acciones, las empresas de apuestas estarĂĄn obligadas a proporcionar datos anĂłnimos para anĂĄlisis epidemiolĂłgicos.
La financiaciĂłn del programa provendrĂĄ de una combinaciĂłn de impuestos sobre las propias plataformas, alianzas privadas y recursos del Fondo Nacional de Salud.
Con el rĂ©gimen de urgencia, el texto puede ser incluido directamente en el orden del dĂa del Pleno de la CĂĄmara, ignorando plazos reglamentarios y el trĂĄmite demorado en diversas comisiones.
 El STF y el âMĂnimo Existencialâ
Paralelamente al Legislativo, el Supremo Tribunal Federal (STF) ha iniciado un debate profundo que sitĂșa a las apuestas online como un factor central en la crisis de endeudamiento de los brasileños.
Durante el anĂĄlisis de la validez de los decretos que fijan en 600 reales el valor del âmĂnimo existencialâ para consumidores sobreendeudados, los ministros elevaron el tono contra el mercado.
El ministro FlĂĄvio Dino fue categĂłrico al afirmar que el dinero necesario para la subsistencia bĂĄsica estĂĄ siendo drenado por manipulaciones perversas que conducen a desastres familiares y vulneran la dignidad humana.
El ministro Luiz Fux, relator de acciones relacionadas, clasificĂł a las plataformas como uno de los motores del endeudamiento, vinculando la adicciĂłn a problemas psiquiĂĄtricos graves y casos extremos de suicidio.
Fux recordĂł su decisiĂłn previa de prohibir el uso de recursos del programa Bolsa FamĂlia en apuestas y señalĂł que la alta recaudaciĂłn de estas empresas genera tensiones institucionales que dificultan el tratamiento adecuado del problema.
Por su parte, el decano Gilmar Mendes citĂł a Portugal como ejemplo de buenas prĂĄcticas, donde la dependencia del juego se trata como una adicciĂłn patolĂłgica con sectores de atenciĂłn especializados, y prometiĂł que el Supremo tendrĂĄ un âencuentro marcadoâ con este tema en un futuro prĂłximo.
El juicio, que se reanudarĂĄ tras la solicitud de vista y ajustes en los votos, se encamina hacia un consenso sobre la necesidad de revisiones tĂ©cnicas periĂłdicas del valor del mĂnimo existencial por parte del Consejo Monetario Nacional (CMN).
Los ministros coinciden en que el escenario actual de los prĂ©stamos de nĂłmina y la âmaldiciĂłn de los juegosâ exige un anĂĄlisis de impacto regulatorio constante para evitar que las deudas se vuelvan impagables y destruyan la red de protecciĂłn social del paĂs.
La Trinchera de la Integridad Sectorial
En el ĂĄmbito operativo, el papel de las empresas de pago se ha convertido en la pieza clave para garantizar que la regulaciĂłn sea efectiva.
La empresa brasileña Pay4Fun, por ejemplo, ha reforzado su actuación internacional al participar en el Foro de Proveedores de Pago de la IBIA para mitigar riesgos y combatir operaciones ilegales.
La estrategia defendida es asfixiar financieramente a las plataformas no autorizadas, monitoreando las licencias de los operadores y fortaleciendo los procesos de verificaciĂłn de usuarios, conocidos como KYC y KYB.
El CEO de Pay4Fun, Leonardo Baptista, sostiene que, al ser los canales por donde circula el dinero, los métodos de pago tienen la responsabilidad de identificar transacciones sospechosas y cuentas de fachada que alimentan fraudes y manipulaciones.
Con la vigencia de la Ley nÂș 14.790/2023, los proveedores tienen legalmente prohibido procesar transacciones para empresas sin licencia, lo que eleva la responsabilidad de estas instituciones en la protecciĂłn del usuario y en la garantĂa de una competencia leal dentro del mercado regulado.
Brasil No Deja de Hacer Clic
Mientras Brasilia debate leyes y restricciones, el mercado de consumo muestra una vitalidad impresionante.
Datos recientes revelan que el trĂĄfico en las diez principales plataformas de apuestas en Brasil superĂł los 1.340 millones de accesos mensuales entre 2024 y 2026.
Betano consolida su liderazgo absoluto con 426 millones de visitas mensuales, seguida de Superbet y 7Games. Estas tres empresas por sĂ solas concentran mĂĄs de la mitad de toda la atenciĂłn del pĂșblico brasileño en el sector.
Se ha identificado un cambio de comportamiento notable: el usuario brasileño es mås maduro en relación con las marcas.
En lugar de buscar tĂ©rminos genĂ©ricos como âapuestas deportivasâ, el pĂșblico realiza ahora bĂșsquedas directas por los nombres de las operadoras, con Betano liderando tambiĂ©n el volumen de bĂșsquedas orgĂĄnicas.
El caso de Superbet tambiĂ©n llama la atenciĂłn por convertir altos volĂșmenes de accesos mediante estrategias agresivas de marketing y patrocinios, superando en trĂĄfico a plataformas tradicionalmente fuertes en bĂșsquedas, como bet365.Â
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Bets Under Scrutiny: Public Health, the Supreme Court, and Brazilâs Market
The Brazilian legislative landscape regarding iGaming reached a new level this week with the approval of urgency for PL 4583/24, authored by Congressman Ruy Carneiro.
The decision, made on Wednesday (22nd), signals that Congress no longer views ludopathy as a mere side effect, but as a national emergency requiring a focused care strategy for addiction to digital games and betting.
The text proposes the creation of the National Integral Assistance Program, which intends to mobilize SUS and SUAS structures to offer medical, psychological, and social support to those affected.
The justification for such haste lies in alarming figures connecting domestic finances to the betting fever.
The projectâs author highlighted a Central Bank study revealing that, in August 2024 alone, Bolsa FamĂlia beneficiaries spent approximately R$ 3 billion on betting platforms via PIX.
In practice, this means R$ 1 out of every R$ 5 transferred by the government to these families ends up in âbetsâ.
Beyond the financial impact, the increase in public health demand is evident, with pathological gambling cases treated by SUS jumping from 108 to 1,200 between 2018 and 2023.
The project is not limited to treatment but also addresses monitoring and advertising.
Strict guidelines are planned to protect minors and create technical mechanisms to detect compulsive behaviors directly on the platforms.
To facilitate these actions, betting companies will be required to provide anonymous data for epidemiological analysis.
Funding for the program will come from a combination of taxes on the platforms themselves, private partnerships, and resources from the National Health Fund.
With the urgency regime, the text can be scheduled directly for the House Floor, bypassing regulatory deadlines and lengthy committee processes.
The STF and the âExistential Minimumâ
In parallel with the Legislature, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) began a profound debate placing online betting as a central factor in the Brazilian indebtedness crisis.
During the analysis of decrees fixing the âexistential minimumâ for over-indebted consumers at R$ 600, ministers sharpened their tone against the market.
Justice FlĂĄvio Dino stated that money needed for basic subsistence is being drained by perverse manipulations leading to family disasters and violating human dignity.
Justice Luiz Fux, rapporteur of related actions, classified platforms as a driver of debt, linking addiction to severe psychiatric problems and extreme cases of suicide.
Fux recalled his previous decision to ban Bolsa FamĂlia funds from betting and noted that the high revenue of these companies creates institutional tensions that hinder proper handling of the issue.
Justice Gilmar Mendes cited Portugal as an example of best practices, where gambling dependency is treated as a pathological addiction with specialized care sectors, and promised that the Supreme Court has a âtryst with this themeâ in the near future.
The judgment, set to resume after a request for view and vote adjustments, moves toward a consensus on the need for periodic technical reviews of the existential minimum by the National Monetary Council (CMN).
Ministers agree the current landscape of payroll loans and the âcurse of gamblingâ requires constant regulatory impact analysis to prevent debts from becoming unpayable and destroying the countryâs social protection network.
The Trench of Sectoral Integrity
In the operational field, the role of payment companies has become key to ensuring regulations are effective.
The Brazilian company Pay4Fun, for instance, has strengthened its international presence by participating in the IBIA Payment Providers Forum to mitigate risks and combat illegal operations.
The strategy is to financially suffocate unlicensed platforms by monitoring operator licenses and strengthening user validation processes (KYC and KYB).
Pay4Fun CEO Leonardo Baptista argues that payment methods have a responsibility to identify suspicious transactions and front accounts that fuel fraud and match-fixing.
Under Law No. 14,790/2023, providers are legally prohibited from processing transactions for unlicensed companies, raising their responsibility within the state-regulated ecosystem to protect users and ensure fair competition.
Brazil Canât Stop Clicking
While BrasĂlia debates laws, the consumer market shows impressive vitality. Recent data shows traffic to Brazilâs top 10 betting platforms exceeded 1.34 billion monthly visits between 2024 and 2026.
Betano consolidates its absolute leadership with 426 million monthly visits, followed by Superbet and 7Games. Together, these three companies hold more than half of the sectorâs traffic.
A notable behavioral change was identified: Brazilian users are more brand-aware. Instead of generic searches, the public now searches directly for operator names, with Betano also leading in organic search volume.
Superbet also draws attention for converting high traffic volumes through aggressive marketing and sponsorship strategies, surpassing search-heavy platforms like bet365.
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