News
Below you can find the main news stories that featured the participation of IBJR.
The Battle Between Banks and Online Betting Houses
An association complains that banking alerts are hindering the operation of legalized sites and encouraging users to seek illegal betting...
Who Oversees Illegal Bets?
Several payment institutions continue to process transactions for illegal betting websites.
Bets Support Facial Recognition but Consider the Ban on Advertising Excessive
The IBJR (Brazilian Institute for Responsible Gambling) supports changes like facial biometrics.
Association Challenges Loterj in Supreme Court Action Over Geographical Betting Limits
IBJR, representing 75% of the online betting market, requests to join the AGU’s lawsuit against the state lottery.
Pressure Games: The Push for Stricter Rules on Bets
Concerned about competition and harmful effects of betting sites, entities call for tougher regulations.
Supreme Court Rules in Injunction That Only Bets Authorized by the Finance Ministry Can Operate Nationwide
Judge André Mendonça’s decision dismisses the argument that Rio’s license is valid across the country, affecting barred companies.
Amount Spent on Bets Does Not Affect Household Debt, Research Shows
An LCA study estimates that Brazil’s net annual spending on bets is R$ 16.3 billion.
