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11 April 2026

Gambling in Brazil nets seven billion in GGR

First year of legal gambling in Brazil fetches $7 billion 

The betting regulator in Brazil has released the first year’s figures in full, with the country’s gross gaming revenue coming in at BRL37 billion ($7 billion). The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) revealed the numbers on the first anniversary of market legalization in the South American country.

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Betting and gaming council chair steps down

Chair of Britain’s Betting and Gaming Council steps down

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) is looking for a new chair after Michael Dugher stepped down from the industry standards body to pursue other ventures. Dugher’s exit comes at a critical point for the industry, which faces mounting budget-driven tax pressure and unresolved regulatory reforms stemming from the Gambling White Paper.

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