The gross revenue of Macau casinos recorded growth of 24% in January 2026, compared to the same month of the previous year, according to data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ). The total collected was MOP 22.63 billion (around R$14 billion), the highest result for a month of January since 2019.

Compared to December 2025, the increase was 8.4%, when revenue had totaled MOP 20.89 billion. The positive performance reinforces the recovery of the gaming sector in the region, driven by the resumption of tourism and the gradual improvement of the local economy.

Analysts point out that the advance was favored by an increase in the flow of visitors and the lower comparison base at the beginning of 2025. There is also an expectation that the numbers will continue to rise in the coming months, with the movement generated by the Chinese New Year, traditionally one of the strongest periods for Macau’s entertainment and hospitality industry.

The gaming sector represents one of the main sources of revenue for the Special Administrative Region, which has been recovering since the impact of restrictions imposed during the pandemic. With January’s result, the market reinforces optimism regarding GGR’s performance throughout 2026.

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THE Mega-Sena This Tuesday (03), the draw for contest 2,968 will be held, with a prize estimated at R$ 130 million. The draw takes place from 9pm, at Espaço da Sorte, in São Paulo. Bets can be placed until 8pm, at lottery outlets or until 8:30pm on the Caixa website. Mega-Sena contests take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The draw of the Mega-Sena contest 2,967 It was held last Saturday night (31). No bet matched the six numbers drawn. Another 72 bets matched five numbers and won R$59,070.09 each, and 6,741 bets matched four numbers and took home R$1,039.98

See the numbers drawn in contest 2,967:

01 – 06 – 38 – 47 – 56 – 60

How to bet?

To play, the bettor must choose 6 to 15 numbers from the 60 available on the wheel. The minimum bet amount is R$6.00. To bet online you must be over 18 years old, and have registration and a valid credit card. The draws are broadcast live on the Caixa channel on YouTube.

Odds

The probability of winning in each contest varies according to the number of tens played and the type of bet made. For a simple bet, with just six tens, which costs R$6.00, the probability of winning the millionaire prize is 1 in 50,063,860, according to Caixa.

For a bet with 20 tens (maximum limit), with a price of R$ 232,560.00, the probability of hitting the prize is 1 in 1,292, according to Caixa.

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Brazil accounted for almost a third of global downloads of sports betting and casino apps in the second half of 2025, according to the report State of Mobile 2026released by the market intelligence company Sensor Tower. During the period, there were 34.3 million installations in the country, equivalent to 29.7% of the global total of 115.4 million downloads.

According to the study, the growth of the betting segment in Brazil was driven by the regulation of the online market, made official in 2025. “This expansion is becoming increasingly global, as regulatory frameworks evolve and drive adoption records in new markets, such as Brazil, which officially launched regulated online gambling in 2025,” says the report.

The survey shows that, among the most popular sports apps in the country, six of the ten most downloaded belong to the sports betting and casino subgenre, highlighting the strength of the sector after the start of regulation. In the global ranking, Betano’s application stood out among the leaders in downloads.

According to Sensor Tower, sports news, statistics and scores apps (“Sports News, Statistics and Live Scores”) maintained the global leadership in number of downloads in 2025, followed by sports broadcast apps (“Sports Streaming”). However, the report highlights that “Sportsbook & Casino emerged as the year’s main growth catalyst, with a 34% global increase in installs compared to 2024.”

The document also makes a comparison with the United States, where the digital betting market has entered a stabilization phase after years of strong expansion. “In the US, downloads of betting and casino apps fell by 6% in 2025, but the total time spent by users increased by 13%, reflecting greater loyalty from the existing base,” states the report.

The company highlighted that Brazil has come to occupy a prominent role in this scenario, combining recent regulation, a large mobile user base and high interest in sports. The expectation, according to industry analysts, is that the country will maintain its leading role in 2026, as new licensed operators begin operations with the “.bet.br” domain, as required by the Prizes and Betting Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance.

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João Pessoa will host, for the first time, the XX Congress of the Corporación Ibero-Americana de Loterías y Apuestas de Estado (CIBELAE), an event that will bring together, in September 2026, public lottery directors, regulators and experts from several Ibero-American countries. The meeting will discuss topics such as governance, technological innovation, integrity and sustainable development of the lottery and regulated betting sector.

Preparation for the event officially began last Wednesday (28), at 10 am, with the first meeting of the Organizing Committee, held at the Administrative Center of Jaguaribe da Paraíba State Lottery (LOTEP), in João Pessoa. The meeting was attended remotely by CIBELAE representatives, including Sandra Sandoval, executive assistant, and Rodrigo Cigliutti, executive director of the entity.

The organizing committee was established by Ordinance No. 054/2025, after the choice of João Pessoa as the venue for the congress, a decision taken during the XIX CIBELAE Congress, held in 2025, in Asunción, Paraguay. According to LOTEP, the choice of the capital of Paraíba represents recognition of the state’s growing role in the sector’s international agenda and reinforces the municipality’s position as a protagonist in innovation initiatives and good practices in public governance.

CIBELAE is an organization that brings together state lotteries from Ibero-American countries and acts as a platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences. In recent years, the entity has promoted debates on integrity, responsible gaming and regulatory trends, consolidating itself as one of the main discussion forums on the future of the sector.

According to LOTEP, hosting the congress represents not only an institutional achievement, but also an opportunity to strengthen international cooperation networks and position Paraíba as a regional reference in governance and innovation in the public lotteries segment.

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THE Febralot (Brazilian Federation of Lottery Companies) announced a special meeting focused exclusively on Brazilian Lottery Networkfocusing on dialogue, transparency and alignment on the sector’s direction.

The event will be a open chatdesigned for those who live the day-to-day life of lotteries and want to better understand institutional movements, current challenges and the next steps for the category.

Chat with Rede Lotérica

The meeting will be attended by president of Febralot, Ricardo Amadowhich will share information directly from the presidency and open space for clarification of doubts from lottery operators.

The proposal is to strengthen communication with the base, promote unity and keep the category informed about strategic topics that impact the sector.

Special guest

Ricardo Amado
President of Febralot

Date, time and transmission

• Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Transmission:

Why participate?

The meeting will be an opportunity to:

• Understand the institutional movements the lottery sector;
• Listen to information directly from the presidency of Febralot;
• Strengthen union of the Lottery Network;
• Answer questions and follow up next steps for the category.

The Lottery Network is one of the largest service forces in the countrywith an essential role in the operation of financial and social services. The participation of lottery operators is essential for building a stronger, aligned and representative sector.

Invitation to lotteries

Febralot reinforces the invitation for lottery operators to reserve this time, participate in the broadcast and contribute to the dialogue.

When the category comes together, the sector advances.

See you there!

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THE Coljuegosregulatory body for games of chance in Colombiaannounced that it destroyed 11,788 gambling equipment that operated clandestinely, in an action considered part of a broader offensive to combat illegality in the sector.

According to the bulletin released by the institution this Thursday (29), the destroyed equipment — including slot machines, sports betting modules and bingo devices not connected to official control systems — failed to transfer more than 250 billion pesos per year to the Colombian health system, an amount estimated by Coljuegos itself.

According to the entity, in addition to the physical destruction of the devices, the operations are part of a strategy to protect resources destined for public health and reduce risks to bettors who use unregulated platforms and machines.

The president of Coljuegos, Marco Emilio Hincapié, stated that the measure sends “a strong message to those who try to profit illicitly” and highlighted the need to ensure that the resources raised by legally authorized games are destined for social services.

Hincapié also highlighted the impact of the actions on player safety and the importance of regulation as a tool to promote a more transparent sector aligned with legal standards.

The destruction of more than 11,000 illegal pieces of equipment represents a recent phase in Coljuegos’ ongoing efforts against clandestine operations in the country. In addition to physical equipment, the institution also adopts measures to block access to unauthorized betting platforms and reinforce institutional control mechanisms.

The Colombian municipality also highlighted the importance of these operations lies in the fact that the resources generated by the exploitation of legalized gambling are destined exclusively to the subsidized healthcare system.

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The Brazilian Federation of Lottery Companies (Febralot) participated, last Thursday (29), in an institutional meeting with federal government leaders in Chamber of Deputies. According to Febralot, the meeting aimed to discuss issues related to the lottery sector and strengthen dialogue between the category and representatives of the Legislative Branch.

The meeting was led by deputy José Guimarães (PT-CE), government leader in the Chamber, and was attended by the president of Febralot, Ricardo Amado Costa, as well as directors of state unions.

During the meeting, topics of interest to the lottery companiessuch as the valorization of the sector and the expansion of dialogue with the government.

During the meeting, deputy Guimarães highlighted the strategic importance of lotteries for the social and economic development of Brazil and signaled support for the agendas presented by the representatives of the category. Febralot highlighted the role of lotteries in providing essential services to the population, especially in municipalities with fewer bank branches.

According to the entity, the sector has more than 13 thousand units spread across 98% of municipalities, generating around 70 thousand direct jobs and offering essential services that go beyond betting, such as banking services and payment and withdrawal operations.

The Federation stated that it will continue to act in an integrated manner with representative entities and political leaders to expand the representation of lottery operators and defend the interests of the category in decision-making spaces.

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An estimate released by American Gaming Association (AGA) on Friday (30), points out that Americans should bet around US$1.76 billion (approximately R$9.2 billion in reais) on Super Bowl LX, scheduled for next Sunday, February 8, 2026, in the city of Santa Clara, in the American state of California.

The amount would be the largest ever recorded in the legal sports betting market for the biggest American football event in the United States, representing a growth of almost 27% compared to last year.

The value projected by the AGA only considers bets placed through legal sportsbooks in the US, which operate in 39 states and the District of Columbia. According to the association, this regulatory expansion has driven the continued growth of the legal sports betting market in the country.

“No event brings fans together like the Super Bowl, and this record number shows how much Americans appreciate sports betting as part of the experience,” said Bill Miller, president and CEO of the AGA. “By choosing legal and regulated bookmakers, fans have fun while supporting a safe and responsible market.”

In 2018, the US Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports betting. Since then, 38 states and the District of Columbia have legalized sports betting in some form.

Earlier this week, an analysis released by Legal Sports Report, in partnership with the Sports Betting Alliance, predicted that $1.71 billion will be legally wagered in the United States on the Super Bowl.

Market growth and concerns

Despite the strong projection for legal betting, the AGA also highlighted internal research that highlights concerns about prediction markets — platforms that allow contracts to be negotiated based on results as if they were investments.

The study indicates that many users of these markets confuse the format with an investment activity, which can generate misunderstandings about the real nature of the bets and the applicable regulations.

According to the AGA, 78% of bettors on prediction markets believe that state regulators can intervene in disputes, which does not happen, as these markets are regulated at the federal level and not by the state agencies that supervise traditional bookmakers.

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THE Prizes and Betting Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF) opened, this Friday (30), a public consultation to receive contributions on the draft Ordinance that will regulate the recognition of the operational capacity of service providers for fixed-odd betting agents in Brazil.

According to the SPA/MF Public Consultation Notice No. 1/2026published in the Official Gazette of the Union, the process will be open for 45 days, between February 4 and March 23, 2026. The objective is to gather suggestions and information that support the development of standards that will define technical criteria for the performance of supplier companies in the sector.

Participation is open to any natural or legal person, who may send contributions through the Brasil Participativo Portal, in the section “Recognition of the technical operational capacity of service providers for betting operating agents”.

Once the deadline has passed, the manifestations will be analyzed by the Prizes and Betting Secretariat, as provided for in Decree No. 12,002/2024, which regulates the functioning of the sports betting and online gaming market in the country.

The initiative is part of the stage of consolidating the rules of the regulated betting market, the implementation of which has been carried out by the Treasury since 2024, in accordance with Laws nº 13,756/2018 and 14,790/2023.

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This Saturday (31), Mega-Sena will hold the draw for contest 2,967, with a prize estimated at R$102 million. The draw takes place from 9pm, at Espaço da Sorte, in São Paulo. Bets can be placed until 8pm, at lottery outlets or until 8:30pm on the Caixa website. Mega-Sena contests take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The draw of the Mega-Sena contest 2,966 It was held last Thursday night (29). No bet matched the six numbers drawn. Another 68 bets matched five numbers and won R$50,520.02 each, and 5,798 bets matched four numbers and took home R$976.66.

See the numbers drawn in contest 2,966:

06 – 07 – 09 – 43 – 44 – 53

How to bet?

To play, the bettor must choose 6 to 15 numbers from the 60 available on the wheel. The minimum bet amount is R$6.00. To bet online you must be over 18 years old, and have registration and a valid credit card. The draws are broadcast live on the Caixa channel on YouTube.

Odds

The probability of winning in each contest varies according to the number of tens played and the type of bet made. For a simple bet, with just six tens, which costs R$6.00, the probability of winning the millionaire prize is 1 in 50,063,860, according to Caixa.

For a bet with 20 tens (maximum limit), with a price of R$ 232,560.00, the probability of hitting the prize is 1 in 1,292, according to Caixa.

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