Brazil is currently debating a law to legalize casinos, bingo halls, and horse racing
Under the proposed law, licenses for opening gambling venues will only be granted to tourist centers, resorts, and hotels with a minimum of 100 rooms. Each state and the federal district of Brazil will be allowed to have no more than one casino, with the exception of São Paulo (which can have three), as well as Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Amazonas, and Pará (which can each have two).
The bill places particular emphasis on bingo, both in offline and online formats. It stipulates that there will be one bingo hall per municipality, and in larger cities, one establishment for every 150,000 residents. Companies seeking a license must demonstrate a minimum capital of 10 million Brazilian reais (approximately $1.9 million). The license will be valid for 25 years, with the possibility of a renewal for an additional period.
If the law is enacted, gaming machines will be subject to mandatory registration and regular audits. A specific provision addresses betting on horse racing, allowing only one operator for every 700,000 residents in each state or district. Organizations involved in horse racing will need accreditation from the Ministry of Agriculture to operate.
The discussion will also be informed by a recent law approved by the Senate in May, which restricts gambling advertising. Notably, it prohibits the use of images of celebrities, athletes, and influencers in promotional materials.
In a related development, the provider Amigo Gaming has returned to Brazil after obtaining a license from the local regulator.
Blog
Explore more interesting news
Amigo Gaming has announced a new partnership with Elantil, a company renowned for its flexible, modern, and operator-focused approach. As part of the agreement, the ...
The Brazilian Senate's Economic Affairs Committee (CAE) has approved a bill to gradually increase the gross gaming revenue (GGR) tax for casino operators from 12% ...
Pragmatic Play has announced a new partnership with Loterías Torito, aimed at strengthening the provider's position in the regulated Peruvian iGaming market. This agreement will ...
Lotte Tour Development Co. Ltd, the owner of the South Korean casino Jeju Dream Tower, has released its financial results for November 2025. During this ...
Genting Malaysia's revenues significantly exceeded forecasts for the third quarter of 2025. The group's total revenue rose by 22% year-on-year, reaching $813 million (63.6 billion ...
A user of the online casino DraftKings in Michigan has set a new record for the American gambling industry by winning the largest jackpot in ...
Content provider for online casinos, Amigo Gaming, is continuing its expansion in Latin America. The company has announced an extension of its strategic partnership with ...
The regulated sectors of online betting and land-based gambling have played a crucial role in the significant increase in Brazil's tax revenues in October and ...
Finland is steadily moving towards the licensing of its iGaming sector. Today, the country's authorities published two draft technical documents that will form part of ...
BGaming, a prominent game developer, has been honored with the prestigious SiGMA Central Europe Award for "Best Casino Game of 2025" for its viral hit, ...
The iGaming industry in Ontario set record results in October 2025, achieving its highest figures since the launch of the regulated market in 2022. According ...
Booming Gaming has announced a partnership with online casino operator Placard, marking the supplier's debut in Portugal's regulated iGaming market and strengthening its presence in ...
