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Here are this weeks latest slots releases!

Yggdrasil, the leading global publisher of online gambling content, has partnered with AvatarUX to launch the latest game of its popular Popwins. The exhilarating win-all-ways game, produced through the supplier’s YG Masters program, is packed with fun-filled features including expanding reels, random multipliers, free spins and no less than three Bonus Wheels. BountyPop mechanic.

 

Kalamba Games has launched a festive edition of its smash-hit Griffin’s Quest, just in time for the Christmas period. Kalamba’s hugely popular title released earlier this year has been given a yuletide makeover, with the main character, the Mighty Griffin, adorning twinkling Christmas lights to give players an extra festive experience. Set in a snow-covered landscape, Griffin’s Quest – X-mas Edition comes with all the features that made Griffin’s Quest one of Kalamba’s most successful title launches this year.

 

Tuned with the winter season, the newest CT Gaming Interactive slot game Winstorm takes on an exciting journey filled with stormy and thrilling experiences. The journey will lead players through a strong storm that offers many winning opportunities. When the hurricane expands on the screen, it starts revealing additional wilds in form of diamonds and Scatters pictures as a tornado on the reels.  Winstorm is 5 reels and 30 pay lines cascading reels game and the winning symbols are replaced with new symbols which means players can win another turn without taking any actions.

 

Relax Gaming, the igaming aggregator and supplier of unique content, has released its slot game, Frequent Flyer, to its entire network of operators following a successful six-month period of exclusivity with Kindred. The 6-reel, 40-fixed win line slot begins at an airport, where players try to land five Split Flap symbols to reveal a destination and fly off to the Jetsetter Free Spins bonus round, where each location offers its own number of free spins, multipliers and wilds. A passport stamp is awarded every time a destination’s bonus round is triggered, unlocking the Frequent Flyer Free Spins when all have been collected to send win potential rocketing to new heights.

 

 

GAMING1 has released a thrilling new game, Dice of Mystery. The enthralling journey through the ages features WILD dice, which replace all other dice including the Bonus, with the most fortunate gamblers rewarded with a column of three WILD Dice to place wherever they please. The game’s immersive Treasure Wheel bonus offers multiple rewards, including the chance to uncover the secrets of the Book of Mystery by winning one to five Mystery games, or locate the holy pages providing 10 or 30 Mystery games. Players can also decline the bonus up to four times in order to spawn exciting new opportunities to enter the Mystery round, where the potential for huge wins increases significantly for time-travellers in pursuit of ancient gold.

 

 

Wazdan is inviting players to feast their eyes on the jewel-filled world of its latest title, Gem Splitter. The 5×3 title features the game provider’s innovative Multiways mechanic, which offers a fantastic 59049 ways to win, alongside a Symbol Splitter Feature that can increase the number of elements in the winning combination from 5 up to 15! Above the reels on the left a random symbol is displayed whilst on the right the game shows how the symbol will be split, be it vertically or horizontally, and into how many new symbols, with five different varieties possible.

 

FBM gets a massive new achievement in its slots´ offer by launching the first Multi-Game product. Catch the Gold, Underwater Riches are the four spin reel adventures now available to play in the same cabinet, providing a different gaming experience to the players. The global gaming brand is now installing Multi-Game in the first casinos in Mexico as a meaningful step of an international expansion strategy that will take place during the next few months.

 

Green Jade Games, the progressive Game developer, has launched its first branded game after partnering with REDNEX, the multi-platinum artist from Sweden behind the iconic Cotton Eye Joe song. Rednex K.O has been designed to get player’s tapping their feet as they spin the reels and land potentially big wins. The slot comes hooked up to Green Jade’s innovative Knock Out engine which allows players to knock symbols making the gambling experience much more engaging.

 

Play’n GO has added a new addition to their popular Joker series of slot games, the 3-reel slot Ice Joker. The Joker series of games is one of many games ‘families’ that Play’n GO has produced in order to create a more captivating experience for players. Described as ‘creating the next level of slot entertainment’, these series’ have given players, not just great gaming but, as well as creating first-class entertainment, they also invest in the intellectual properties of their stories. That means developing rich characters, stories and worlds that people connect with and immerse themselves in.

 

Inspired Entertainment, Inc is pleased to announce the launch of Bonus Island, a pirate-themed online and mobile slots game. Delivering a visually striking and entertaining slot experience, Bonus Island takes players on a journey to discover the latest in thrilling game mechanics. With an enhanced portrait-play version, Bonus Island is a cascading video slot with six reels, five rows, and 15,625 ways to win. Bonus Island incorporates the latest in graphic design and back-end game development to deliver an adventure-filled exploration of riches and treasures through mega bonuses and up to 15,625 ways to plunder big cash prizes, all set to a swashbuckling soundtrack.

 

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider to the gaming industry, has issued a call to arms in its latest hit, Spartan King. The 5-reel, 40-payline slot transports players to Ancient Greece as players look to defend the King and return home with their well-earned battle loot. The King is a regular-sized Wild on the reels, while the Shield symbol will take a 2×2 position on the grid, substituting for any symbol and also acting as a Wild. To trigger the Free Spins mode, three or more Bonus symbols must appear on the reels, where players are granted up to 12 free spins. During the Bonus Round, any Shield symbols that land will also have a random multiplier attached of up to 25x.

 

NetEnt has given a festive makeover to one of its greatest hits, Aloha! Cluster Pays is a 6-reel, 6-row video slot featuring the famous Cluster Pays offers players the chance to escape the cold this winter for a feature-packed slot adventure set against the sandy shores of Hawaii.

 

Playson has launched its latest engaging slot game, Legend of Cleopatra: Megaways within this Egyptian adventure now offers up to 200,704 ways of winning from each spin. Playson has also upped the ante with a collapsing symbols mechanic, meaning that winning combinations are replaced by new symbols.

 

Yggdrasil, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content, has released its swashbuckling slot game, Pirates 2: Mutiny. Sail the seven seas to plunder the treasure buried in the reels of this fun-filled and captivating slot with the chance to win big. Pirates 2: Mutiny comes packed with features to help you bag the booty of the menacing brigands and bandits drifting around the briny depths of this innovative game. There are no win lines in Pirates 2: Mutiny. Instead, players win when a cluster of six or more symbols appear together and they remain on the game screen until no new winning symbols are revealed after each spin. The Tsunami feature washes away all the losing symbols to create a new Dropdown which increases the chance of more wins. The Mutiny feature guarantees a win while the Canon Blast one destroys more losing symbols to display another Dropdown.

 

Gamzix’s Burning Power is a perfect mix of the fruity slots, elegant design and the classic feel of gambling. The juicy fruits are mixed with red hot chilly pepper! This is a perfect 5*4 game with 100 pay lines, where we have REEL wild symbol that substitutes for all symbols, but the scatter. The slot will warm you up and the winning symbols will give fire of excitement! Of course there is a gamble game which gives you a chance to double your win. The animation of the flames is something you definitely want to see, giving a true feel and burn for bigger wins.

 

Blueprint Gaming has made an electrifying addition to its industry-leading diverse slots portfolio with the launch of Lion Thunder, the second title to feature the company’s new Spin Boost mechanic. The innovative slot developer’s feature invites adventurers to spin the wheel and collect up to 50 extra spins for the Bonus game, with each attempt to boost their free spins coming at the cost of x2 the bet. The roaring new concept, which first appeared in Blueprint’s Big Cat King Megaways, has been built to further enhance the gaming experience for those who enjoy free spins. Lion Thunder is a 6×4 slot with 4096 ways to win where two or more consecutive symbols from left right awards a win.

 

Evoplay Entertainment has released its latest immersive slot game for all players looking for an adventure this winter, Tree of Light. Set in the magical forest of Winland, and crammed with adorable characters, the title takes players on a voyage with the brave adventurer Lupine and his loyal companion, Mino. On a quest to discover the legendary Tree of Light, which grows the tastiest fruits and largest prizes of all, players are in for a tumble of fun as they look to trigger winning combinations by activating an ancient scroll displaying supernatural patterns. The right sequences give strength to the game’s charming characters, powering the quest for eye-catching rewards if players are brave enough to take on the challenge.

 

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Golden Matrix Group to Rebrand as Meridian Holdings Inc, Aligning Corporate Identity with Flagship Meridianbet Brand

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Golden Matrix Group (NASDAQ: GMGI) has officially announced a transformative corporate rebrand to Meridian Holdings Inc., effective March 3, 2026. The strategic move aligns the holding company’s identity with its flagship global betting brand, Meridianbet.

The company will also change its Nasdaq ticker symbol from GMGI to MRDN, reinforcing the new corporate identity as it enters its next growth phase.


Strategic Alignment with Meridianbet Brand

Meridianbet has long served as the operational backbone and most internationally recognized brand within the group’s portfolio. By adopting the Meridian Holdings name, the company aims to unify its corporate structure under the brand most familiar to partners, regulators, and players worldwide.

The rebranding signals:

  • A streamlined global identity
  • Clearer brand alignment across markets
  • Stronger recognition in regulated gaming jurisdictions
  • Simplified investor communication

As Meridianbet continues expanding across international markets, the corporate name now directly reflects the group’s dominant revenue engine.


Reverse Stock Split to Optimize Capital Structure

Alongside the name change, the company’s Board of Directors approved a 1-for-12 reverse stock split of its common stock.

Key details include:

  • Effective Date: March 3, 2026 (12:01 AM ET)
  • New Ticker Symbol: MRDN
  • New CUSIP: 381098409
  • Split Ratio: 1-for-12

The reverse stock split will:

  • Reduce outstanding shares from 151,692,749 to 12,641,062
  • Reduce authorized shares from 300,000,000 to 25,000,000
  • Increase the nominal share price proportionally

According to company leadership, the consolidation is designed to ensure compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2) minimum bid requirements and to strengthen the company’s capital markets positioning.

The reverse split was approved by the board in accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes, without requiring shareholder approval.


Capital Markets Strategy and Institutional Positioning

Company executives described the reverse stock split as a strategic optimization of the capital structure. By consolidating shares, Meridian Holdings aims to:

  • Enhance institutional investor appeal
  • Align with public gaming industry benchmarks
  • Improve liquidity perception
  • Support long-term shareholder value creation

The restructuring allows leadership to focus on executing growth initiatives across its online gaming and betting platforms while maintaining Nasdaq compliance.


What This Means for Investors and the Gaming Sector

The rebrand and capital restructuring signal several broader strategic themes:

  1. Brand-Centric Corporate Identity
    Aligning the holding company name with Meridianbet strengthens brand equity and global recognition.
  2. Regulatory and Market Readiness
    The streamlined share structure enhances credibility in public markets.
  3. Institutional Accessibility
    A higher nominal share price may attract broader institutional participation.
  4. Growth-Focused Execution
    With compliance concerns addressed, management can prioritize expansion and operational scaling.

As Meridian Holdings Inc. begins trading under ticker MRDN, the company positions itself as a more consolidated, brand-driven, and capital-efficient international gaming operator.


What is a reverse stock?

👉 https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/what-is-a-reverse-stock-split-and-how-does-it-work

This article explains reverse stock splits and market implications, providing context similar to Meridian Holdings’ restructuring announcement.

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Brasil evita choque fiscal y apuestas entran en fase reputacional en LATAM

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La retirada de la CIDE-Bets y el aprendizaje regulatorio brasileño

El Congreso brasileño produjo esta semana el movimiento más relevante desde la apertura del mercado regulado: la exclusión de la llamada CIDE-Bets del texto del “PL antifacción”.

La contribución, previamente incluida en el Senado, podría generar hasta R$ 30 mil millones anuales e incidiría directamente sobre las operaciones de apuestas, con impacto práctico en los depósitos de los usuarios.

La retirada ocurrió tras una intensa articulación política y una reacción coordinada del sector, que argumentó que la medida afectaba el punto más sensible del modelo económico: la conversión del jugador hacia el entorno legal.

A diferencia de la tributación sobre ingresos operativos, los impuestos percibidos directamente por el usuario tienden a alterar el comportamiento de forma inmediata, especialmente en mercados recién regulados donde las alternativas offshore continúan siendo accesibles.

El episodio marca un momento relevante de aprendizaje institucional.

El gobierno no abandonó la lógica recaudatoria — la carga sobre el GGR permanece escalonada hasta alcanzar el 15% en 2028 — pero reconoció implícitamente la necesidad de preservar la fase de canalización del mercado.

En jurisdicciones maduras, la captura inicial del jugador hacia operadores licenciados suele priorizarse antes de la maximización fiscal. La decisión brasileña indica un alineamiento gradual con esa lógica.

Más que un simple retroceso, el caso revela la tensión estructural del modelo: el país posee simultáneamente uno de los mayores potenciales de recaudación del mundo y un historial consolidado de consumo offshore.

Cualquier desequilibrio tributario puede desplazar volumen fuera del sistema regulado más rápido de lo que generaría ingresos públicos adicionales.

Por ello, la discusión no desaparece. La exclusión de la CIDE no cierra el debate fiscal — solo posterga un intento de aumento recaudatorio más agresivo.

El tema permanece en el radar político, especialmente en un contexto de búsqueda de financiamiento para seguridad pública y equilibrio presupuestario.

De la recaudación a la percepción pública: la publicidad se convierte en el nuevo campo de disputa

Casi simultáneamente al alivio tributario, el foco legislativo cambió de dirección.

Un proyecto aprobado en comisión del Senado propone restringir la publicidad y los patrocinios de apuestas en el deporte brasileño, afectando directamente el principal canal de adquisición del sector.

Clubes y representantes de la industria estiman un impacto superior a R$ 1,6 mil millones anuales en la financiación del fútbol nacional, además de la probable migración de inversión hacia medios menos controlables, como plataformas extranjeras y publicidad indirecta.

La discusión desplaza el eje del debate: deja de preguntarse cuánto recauda el sector y pasa a cuestionarse cuánto debe aparecer.

Este tipo de transición suele marcar la segunda fase regulatoria de los mercados de apuestas.

Tras definir licencias e impuestos, los legisladores pasan a responder a la presión social y mediática. Brasil alcanzó rápidamente esta etapa, aún durante la consolidación operativa de las empresas.

En la práctica, esto altera la naturaleza de la competencia. Los operadores dejan de competir solo por escala de marketing y pasan a competir por legitimidad pública.

Comunicación institucional, educación del usuario y políticas de protección se convierten en activos estratégicos — no solo en obligaciones regulatorias.

La señal regional: el caso chileno y la migración inevitable hacia el online

Mientras Brasil debate límites al crecimiento del sector, datos divulgados en Chile ayudan a contextualizar el fenómeno regional.

El regulador reportó una caída del 4,5% en el GGR de los casinos físicos en 2025, reforzando una tendencia observada internacionalmente: la demanda de juego no desaparece, solo cambia de canal.

El país aún discute la regulación online mientras el comportamiento del consumidor ya migró al digital.

El resultado práctico es la reducción de recaudación del canal supervisado sin una reducción proporcional de la actividad.

El ejemplo empezó a ser citado implícitamente dentro del debate brasileño. Ilustra un dilema recurrente en mercados emergentes: restricciones excesivas no eliminan el consumo, solo reducen su capacidad de fiscalización.

Para Brasil — cuyo objetivo central de la regulación es canalizar un mercado históricamente offshore — la evidencia refuerza la importancia del equilibrio regulatorio.

El desafío no es impedir la práctica, sino integrarla al sistema formal.

El inicio de una nueva fase para los operadores

Los movimientos de la semana sugieren una transición estructural. El mercado brasileño sale de la etapa de implementación normativa y entra en la etapa de legitimidad operativa.

El crecimiento continúa, pero cambia de naturaleza.

La competencia tiende a migrar de adquisición agresiva hacia retención cualificada; de bonos hacia experiencia; de visibilidad hacia confianza.

En mercados que atraviesan esta fase, compliance, monitoreo de comportamiento y reputación pasan a tener impacto económico directo.

El debate político también evoluciona. La discusión deja de ser exclusivamente fiscal y pasa a incorporar responsabilidad social, protección al jugador y sostenibilidad del ecosistema deportivo.

Este suele ser el punto en que el sector deja de ser tratado como novedad económica y pasa a ser tratado como actividad permanente.

América Latina, liderada por Brasil, comienza a entrar en esta etapa.

El crecimiento no necesariamente se desacelera — pero deja de ser solo expansión y pasa a ser estructura.

SBC Summit Rio 2026: el mercado regulado entra en fase operativa

Un evento que deja de ser lanzamiento y se convierte en infraestructura

El SBC Summit Rio llega a su tercera edición en un momento estructuralmente diferente del mercado brasileño.

En 2024 el evento funcionó como punto de encuentro de expectativas; en 2025 como validación de escala; en 2026 se convierte esencialmente en una plataforma operativa.

La industria ya no discute si Brasil funcionará — discute cómo operar mejor dentro de él.

El mercado brasileño no se detiene. En el tercer año, la conversación se vuelve más profunda. Las empresas quieren claridad, diálogo directo con los reguladores y conexiones con operadores que están operando día a día.

Eso fue lo que priorizamos en Río. Los negocios suceden durante el día — y, por supuesto, garantizamos que las noches también se aprovechen”, afirmó Rasmus Sojmark, fundador y CEO de SBC.

Realizado entre el 3 y el 5 de marzo en Riocentro, en Rio de Janeiro, el encuentro reunirá operadores, afiliados, estudios, plataformas, medios de pago, reguladores y proveedores tecnológicos en un entorno cuyo foco deja de ser educativo y pasa a ser táctico.

El objetivo principal ahora es transformar la experiencia práctica del primer ciclo regulado en ventaja competitiva medible.

Los ejecutivos pasan a buscar tres respuestas específicas: eficiencia de adquisición, estabilidad de pagos y previsibilidad jurídica.

El evento fue estructurado exactamente sobre esos tres ejes.

El primer año regulado como laboratorio real

El mercado brasileño produjo un fenómeno inusual: escala inmediata combinada con incertidumbre operativa.

El resultado fue un gran experimento colectivo donde las empresas aprendieron simultáneamente — y bajo riesgo financiero real — cómo operar en un país continental con infraestructura de pagos instantáneos y cultura masiva de apuestas digitales.

Este Summit pasa a analizar las lecciones de ese primer año. No como teoría regulatoria, sino como posoperación: fraude en PIX, presión publicitaria, compliance en tiempo real, costes de medios y conversión efectiva de usuarios recreativos en clientes recurrentes.

La madurez de la agenda refleja esto. El debate ya no gira en torno a “entrar en Brasil”, sino a “permanecer rentable en Brasil”.

Contenido dividido por problemas de negocio

Más de 150 especialistas participan en paneles distribuidos en tres escenarios temáticos. La organización estructuró la programación no por segmentos tradicionales, sino por desafíos operativos: liderazgo, tecnología, pagos, marketing y afiliación.

Este enfoque evidencia el cambio del sector: el compliance deja de ser coste y pasa a ser producto.

Reguladores como agentes operativos

Uno de los signos más relevantes de la maduración del mercado es la presencia activa de autoridades públicas en formato keynote, presentando una visión directa sobre la construcción del mercado regulado y sus bastidores regulatorios.

El evento deja de ser industria hablando sobre regulación y pasa a ser regulación dialogando sobre operación.

Pagos: el verdadero campo de batalla

Ningún otro mercado relevante posee una infraestructura comparable al PIX combinada con un volumen tan alto de usuarios principiantes.

Esto convirtió los pagos en el principal diferencial competitivo entre operadores.

El consenso emergente es claro: los pagos dejaron de ser back-office y se convirtieron en el producto central del operador.

De hype a ROI

En 2024 el foco era presencia de marca. En 2025 adquisición.

En 2026 retorno financiero. Las empresas comienzan a medir el costo real por jugador activo, no solo el registro.

El SBC Summit Rio 2026 simboliza la entrada del sector en su fase adulta.
El principal tema ya no es crecimiento — es sostenibilidad.

La industria ya no busca entender Brasil.
Busca aprender a ganar dinero en él de forma consistente.

SOFTSWISS se integra a la ANJL

SOFTSWISS se convirtió en miembro oficial de la Asociación Nacional de Juegos y Loterías (ANJL), siendo el primer proveedor tecnológico en integrarse a la entidad.

Al mismo tiempo, Carla Dualib, Business Development Manager para Brasil de la compañía, pasó a formar parte de la junta directiva como Directora de Comunicación, manteniendo su cargo dentro de la empresa.

La ANJL representa a operadores licenciados y actores estratégicos del sector de apuestas y loterías en Brasil, trabajando junto a reguladores para promover un mercado transparente y sostenible.

Con su ingreso, SOFTSWISS refuerza el rol de los proveedores tecnológicos dentro del ecosistema regulado, aportando experiencia en compliance, conocimiento de mercado y desarrollo responsable.

Como directora de comunicación, Dualib tendrá la tarea de fortalecer el diálogo entre industria y autoridades, ampliar el engagement profesional y mejorar la comunicación institucional del sector.

La compañía continúa expandiendo su presencia en América Latina y participará en el SBC Summit Rio 2026, donde su equipo estará disponible para reuniones.

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Brazil avoids a fiscal shock and betting enters the reputational phase in LATAM

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The removal of CIDE-Bets and Brazil’s regulatory learning curve

Brazil’s Congress produced this week the most relevant move since the opening of the regulated market: the exclusion of the so-called CIDE-Bets from the “anti-crime bill”.

The contribution, previously included in the Senate version, could generate up to R$30 billion annually and would apply directly to betting operations, with practical impact on user deposits.

Its removal followed intense political negotiation and a coordinated industry reaction, which argued that the measure targeted the most sensitive point of the economic model: player conversion into the legal environment.

Unlike taxation on operational revenue, taxes perceived directly by users tend to immediately alter behavior — especially in newly regulated markets where offshore alternatives remain accessible.

The episode marks a relevant moment of institutional learning.

The government did not abandon its revenue logic — the tax burden on GGR remains scheduled to reach 15% by 2028 — but implicitly acknowledged the need to preserve the market channelization phase.

In mature jurisdictions, the initial capture of players to licensed operators is usually prioritized before fiscal maximization. Brazil’s decision indicates gradual alignment with this logic.

More than a simple retreat, the case reveals the structural tension of the model: the country simultaneously holds one of the world’s largest tax potentials and a consolidated offshore consumption culture.

Any tax imbalance can push volume outside the regulated system faster than it generates additional public revenue.

Therefore, the discussion does not disappear. The removal of CIDE does not end the fiscal debate — it merely postpones a more aggressive revenue attempt.

The topic remains on the political radar, especially amid the search for funding for public security and fiscal balance.

From taxation to public perception: advertising becomes the new battlefield

Almost simultaneously with the tax relief, the legislative focus shifted direction.

A bill approved in a Senate committee proposes restricting betting advertising and sponsorships in Brazilian sports, directly affecting the sector’s main acquisition channel.

Clubs and industry representatives estimate an impact above R$1.6 billion annually in football financing, alongside a likely migration of investment toward less controllable channels such as foreign platforms and indirect advertising.

The debate shifts its axis: it stops asking how much the sector collects and starts asking how visible it should be.

This transition typically marks the second regulatory phase of betting markets.

After defining licenses and taxes, lawmakers begin responding to social and media pressure. Brazil reached this stage rapidly, still during companies’ operational consolidation.

In practice, this alters the nature of competition. Operators stop competing only for marketing scale and start competing for public legitimacy.

Institutional communication, user education and protection policies become strategic assets — not merely regulatory obligations.

The regional signal: Chile and the inevitable migration to online

While Brazil debates limits to sector growth, data released in Chile helps contextualize the regional phenomenon.

The regulator reported a 4.5% drop in land-based casino GGR in 2025, reinforcing an international trend: gambling demand does not disappear — it changes channels.

The country still debates online regulation while consumer behavior has already migrated to digital.

The practical result is reduced revenue from the supervised channel without proportional reduction in activity.

The example began to be implicitly cited within the Brazilian debate. It illustrates a recurring dilemma in emerging markets: excessive restrictions do not eliminate consumption — they only reduce oversight capacity.

For Brazil — whose central regulatory objective is to channel a historically offshore market — the evidence reinforces the importance of regulatory balance.

The challenge is not preventing the activity, but integrating it into the formal system.

The beginning of a new phase for operators

The week’s movements suggest a structural transition. The Brazilian market leaves the normative implementation stage and enters the operational legitimacy phase.

Growth continues, but its nature changes.

Competition tends to migrate from aggressive acquisition to qualified retention; from bonuses to experience; from visibility to trust.

In markets undergoing this phase, compliance, behavioral monitoring and reputation gain direct economic impact.

Political debate also evolves.

The discussion ceases to be exclusively fiscal and starts incorporating social responsibility, player protection and sustainability of the sports ecosystem.

This is traditionally the point where the sector stops being treated as an economic novelty and becomes a permanent activity.

Latin America, led by Brazil, begins entering this stage.

Growth does not necessarily slow — but it stops being expansion and becomes structure.

SBC Summit Rio 2026: the regulated market enters its operational phase

An event that shifts from launch to infrastructure

The SBC Summit Rio reaches its third edition at a structurally different moment for the Brazilian market.

In 2024 it functioned as a meeting point of expectations; in 2025 as validation of scale; in 2026 it essentially becomes an operational platform.

The industry no longer debates whether Brazil will work — it debates how to operate better within it.

The Brazilian market doesn’t stop. In the third year, the conversation becomes deeper. Companies want clarity, direct dialogue with regulators and connections with operators working daily.

That’s what we prioritized in Rio. Business happens during the day — and, of course, we make sure the nights are enjoyed as well,” said Rasmus Sojmark, founder and CEO of SBC.

Held from March 3-5 at Riocentro in Rio de Janeiro, the meeting will gather operators, affiliates, studios, platforms, payment providers, regulators and tech suppliers in an environment whose focus shifts from educational to tactical.

The main objective now is to transform the practical experience of the first regulated cycle into measurable competitive advantage.

Executives seek three specific answers: acquisition efficiency, payment stability and legal predictability.

The event was structured precisely around these three axes.

The first regulated year as a real laboratory

The Brazilian market produced an unusual phenomenon: immediate scale combined with operational uncertainty.

The result was a collective experiment where companies simultaneously learned — under real financial risk — how to operate in a continental country with instant payments infrastructure and mass digital betting culture.

The Summit analyzes lessons from this first year: PIX fraud, advertising pressure, real-time compliance, media costs and effective conversion of recreational users into recurring customers.

The debate no longer revolves around “entering Brazil” but “remaining profitable in Brazil”.

More than 150 specialists will participate in panels across three stages addressing leadership, technology, payments, marketing and affiliation.

The focus reveals the sector’s shift: compliance stops being cost and becomes product.

Payments: the real battlefield

No other major market combines PIX infrastructure with such a high volume of first-time users.

This turned payments into the main competitive differentiator among operators.

The emerging consensus is clear: payments stopped being back-office and became the operator’s core product.

From hype to ROI:

In 2024 the focus was brand presence.
In 2025 acquisition.
In 2026 financial return.

Companies begin measuring real cost per active player, not just registrations.

The SBC Summit Rio 2026 symbolizes the sector’s entry into adulthood.

The main topic is no longer growth — it is sustainability.

The industry no longer seeks to understand Brazil.
It seeks to learn how to make consistent money in it.

SOFTSWISS joins ANJL

SOFTSWISS became an official member of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), becoming the first technology provider to join the entity.

At the same time, Carla Dualib, the company’s Business Development Manager for Brazil, joined the board as Communications Director while maintaining her corporate role.

ANJL represents licensed operators and key stakeholders in Brazil’s betting and lottery sector, working with regulators to promote a transparent and sustainable market.

By joining, SOFTSWISS reinforces the role of technology providers within the regulated ecosystem, contributing compliance expertise, market knowledge and responsible development.

As communications director, Dualib will strengthen dialogue between industry and authorities and improve institutional communication across the sector.

The company continues expanding in Latin America and will attend SBC Summit Rio 2026, where its team will be available for meetings.

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