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The possibility of a complete ban on advertising is stirring behind-the-scenes activity in the sports betting market. The proposal is part of a bill currently under consideration in Brasília, which aims to change the rules currently in force in Brazil.

Representatives of online betting companies believe that the Public Security constitutional amendment strengthens and legitimizes the sector in Brazil. The proposal was approved by the Chamber of Deputies in early March and is now awaiting a vote in the Federal Senate. The approved text allocates 30% of betting revenues to the National Public Security Fund.

Are prediction markets instruments of information or simply “bets in disguise”?

The Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gaming (IBJR) has issued a statement regarding the possible creation of prediction markets in the country. The organization states that any operation in which a consumer assumes risk linked to the uncertain outcome of a sporting event constitutes a bet. This classification applies regardless of the terminology used, the technology

Shortly after moderating one of the most highly attended panels at the SBC Summit Rio 2026, André Gelfi gave an exclusive interview to Yogonet.

SBC has announced a new strategic partnership with the Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável (IBJR) ahead of the SBC Summit Rio, aligning the event with one of the leading voices in setting responsible gambling standards in Brazil.

The exclusive study produced by the Instituto Esfera, in partnership with TMC, has raised a red flag for the Brazilian economy and for the future of the regulated betting market in the country.

A study cited by André Gelfi indicates that measures proposed in recent bills could benefit illegal operators and hinder the competitiveness of the regulated market.

A bill currently under review in the Chamber of Deputies proposes a 15% tax on bettors’ deposits, which could encourage migration to illegal betting operators.