The Finnish Parliament approved the government’s proposal for a new Gambling Act by a large majority. The change puts an end to the state monopoly model on online betting games, currently dominated by the state company Veikkausand prepares the opening of the market to competition under a licensing system.

Under the new regulatory framework, companies will be able to apply for licenses to operate betting, sports and online casino games from March 1, 2026, with the open market expected to come into force on July 1, 2027. Meanwhile, Veikkaus will maintain exclusive rights to lotteries, scratch cards and physical machines until the transition, but will also be able to apply for licenses to compete in the liberalized market.

“The model we have been waiting for will improve the possibilities of channeling gambling into legal offerings. Veikkaus has not had a genuine monopoly on gambling in Finland for a long time. According to various estimates, between 600 and 900 million euros are gambled annually outside the official system,” said Velipekka Nummikoski, Deputy CEO of Veikkaus.

The reform seeks to reduce gambling-related harms by directing players to regulated services and increasing oversight. Oversight will be transferred from the National Police Board to a new Licensing and Supervision Authority, with clear rules on player protection, advertising limits and control of gaming offerings.

Experts note that the official opening of the market should attract international operators and align Finland with other European countries that have already adopted licensing systems, while strengthening consumer protection mechanisms and combating illegal gambling outside the regulated scope.

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The betting market in the American state of Pennsylvania reached a new level in 2025, registering continuous growth and breaking historical revenue records, according to data released by Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB).

Total revenue generated by licensed gaming in the state — including slot machines, table games, sports betting, iGaming, video game terminals and fantasy sports — reached $6.796 billion in 2025, a 10.7% increase from 2024. This is the fifth consecutive year of growth in the industry.

iGaming and sports betting boost performance

The iGaming segment stood out as the main driver of growth, with revenue of US$2.77 billion, a jump of more than 27% compared to the previous year. This advance reflects the growing migration of consumers to digital gambling platforms.

Sports betting also saw significant expansion, generating around US$602.4 million in revenue, an annual increase of approximately 18%, with the total wagered (handle) reaching around US$8.8 billion.

Although growth is general, some traditional segments such as slot machines and table games in physical establishments showed a slight decline or more modest growth, suggesting a change in players’ consumption patterns.

Tax impacts and market position

The strengthening of the betting sector also resulted in greater tax revenue for the state. In 2025, gaming-related taxes and fees totaled nearly $3 billion, an increase of about 12% compared to 2024.

With these numbers, Pennsylvania has consolidated its position as the second largest gaming market in the United States in terms of revenue, behind only Nevada.

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THE Federal Revenue of Brazil (RFB) released this Thursday (22) the balance of federal revenue collection for 2025. The federal government collected R$9.95 billion from taxation of the sports betting and online gaming sector throughout the year. The information was presented in press conference held at the Ministry of Finance, in Brasília.

The amount collected includes the 12% rate on gross gaming revenue — the GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue) —, in addition to payments of IRPJ (Corporate Income Tax), CSLL (Social Contribution on Net Profit), PIS (Social Integration Program) and Cofins (Contribution for Social Security Financing).

A survey by the Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA-MF) shows that the companies responsible for betting had gross revenue of R$37 billion in 2025.

The companies also contributed around R$2.5 billion in granting authorization to operate. The total volume of prizes paid to bettors, however, was not reported.

The information was detailed by the head of the Center for Tax and Customs Studies, Claudemir Malaquias, and by the Federal Revenue Forecast and Analysis coordinator, Marcelo Gomide, in a broadcast via the Ministry of Finance channel.

December 2025 collection

According to data released by the agency, revenue from the betting sector reached R$1.1 billion in December 2025. Compared to the same month in 2024 — before the start of the regulated sports betting market in the country — there was a growth of more than 3,846%, going from R$28 million to R$1.105 billion.

Read the full federal government fundraising report for the year 2025 (PDF – 1MB).

Increase in taxation from 2026

After one year of operation of the regulated market, the betting sector will suffer an increase in the tax burden on companies. The rate will increase from 12% to 13% in 2026, rise to 14% in 2027 and reach 15% in 2028.

The change was approved by the National Congress in December last year, through PLP (Complementary Bill) nº 128/2025. The Ministry of Finance’s expectation is that government revenue will increase by around R$850 million in 2026, with an increase of one percentage point in the GGR rate.

Check out the press conference held by the IRS this Thursday, below:

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When Capital Starts to Choose Sides
Analysis originally published by Carlos Jordaky, editorially adapted by Gaming365

The global market begins this Thursday confirming a movement that has been consolidating throughout the week: capital remains active, but increasingly judicious. In an environment marked by persistent geopolitical tensions, controlled economic slowdown and strategic disputes over energy and territory, investors continue to assume risk — but demand protection, liquidity and predictability.

Geopolitics ceased to be a circumstantial factor and began to act as a structural variable, directly influencing currencies, commodities and global allocation decisions.

Geopolitics: the risk remains incorporated into the system

The current scenario is characterized by overlapping crises. There is no single dominant focus, but multiple points of tension that keep the risk continually high:

• You United States they continue to use sanctions, tariffs and economic influence as foreign policy instruments, increasing global institutional risk;
• The conflict between Russia and Ukraine remains in an extended stage, putting pressure on energy, food and European logistics chains;
• THE Middle Eastespecially on the Iran–US axis, continues to sustain a geopolitical premium on oil;
• Strategic disputes in regions such as Arctic (Greenland) reinforce competition between great powers.

The market no longer prices quick solutions. It prices permanent coexistence with risk.

Global markets: rally without euphoria

International exchanges operate in a mixed tone, reflecting a clear pattern of selectivity:

• sectors linked to energy, commodities, defense and valuable assets have greater resilience;
• assets dependent on distant growth or structurally low interest rates remain more volatile.

This is not an optimistic or pessimistic market — but a disciplined market, guided by fundamentals.

Commodities: silent capital protection

Even without explosive movements, commodities continue to play a central role in investors’ strategies:

• THE oil maintains apparent stability, but carries a political premium linked to sanctions, regional conflicts and strategic decisions;
• THE gold remains sustained at high levels, reflecting geopolitical instability, institutional uncertainty and the search for reserve assets;
• THE silver accompanies it with greater volatility, combining financial protection and industrial demand.

When commodities remain firm for several trading sessions, the market is defending — not speculating.

Dollar: between interest and refuge

In 2026, the dollar continues to fluctuate according to the balance between:

• expectations of interest rate cuts in the United States;
• moments of global risk aversion.

The currency quickly switches between an asset sensitive to monetary policy and a safe haven in periods of tension, requiring constant attention in exchange rate risk management.

Cryptoassets: maturity amid volatility

The crypto market remains volatile, but with more rational behavior. Bitcoin continues to be treated as a risky macro asset, reacting to the dollar, interest rates and global sentiment.

Narratives lose space. Liquidity, adoption and regulatory clarity now guide decisions.

The best positioned investor is not the most aggressive, but the most prepared.

Brazil: scenario requires global reading

In the Brazilian market, the environment continues to be marked by:

• high sensitivity to the external scenario;
• permanent attention to exchange rates;
• expectations surrounding the interest cycle throughout the year.

Fixed income remains a defensive base, while the stock market requires careful selection and consistent macro reading.

Asset protection in a fragmented world

In an increasingly political and unpredictable environment, some premises become clear:

• reducing geographic concentration is no longer optional;
• combining risk and protection has become the rule;
• liquidity once again became a strategic asset;
• Quality information has become a competitive differentiator.

Investing outside Brazil is no longer just an alternative and has become a strategic decision for those seeking security, growth and financial freedom.

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THE Mega-Sena This Thursday (22), the draw for contest 2,963 is held, with an estimated prize of R$55 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 2,962 It was held last Tuesday night (20). No bet matched the six numbers drawn. Another 72 bets matched five numbers and won R$30,333.06 each, and 3,954 bets matched four numbers and took home R$910.46.

See the numbers drawn in contest 2,962:

06 – 29 – 33 – 38 – 53 – 56

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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The governments of Portugal and Hungary ordered the platform to be blocked Polymarketaccused of operating betting without a license and violating local gambling laws. The measure comes after the company gained prominence for allowing bets on elections and other political events.

In Portugal, the Gaming Regulation and Inspection Service (SRIJ) ordered the site to suspend its activities in the country and blocked access from Portuguese IP addresses. The body classified the service as an illicit gambling activity, as Portuguese legislation prohibits betting related to electoral processes.

According to the SRIJ, the blockade was motivated by an atypical movement in values ​​before the Portuguese presidential election, held on January 18th. According to the organization, more than €4 million had been bet in the hours before the release of the official results, raising suspicions about the use of privileged information.

“The site is not authorized to offer betting in Portugal and, according to national legislation, betting on political events or happenings, whether national or international, is not permitted,” Portuguese regulators told local broadcaster Rádio Renascença.

In Hungary, the regulatory authority also ordered the suspension of access to Polymarket, alleging that the company promoted betting without authorization. Users have reported that the site displays restriction messages when accessed from local addresses, while the government conducts an investigation into the platform’s operations in the country.

Polymarket is a blockchain-based prediction market that allows users to trade contracts on the outcomes of real-world events — such as elections, court rulings, economic indicators and sports competitions. Despite stating that its objective is to “collect information in a decentralized way”, regulatory bodies in different countries consider the activity to be an unregulated form of betting.

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Since the launch of centralized self-exclusion platformin December 2025, more than 217 thousand people requested to block access to online betting platforms. The data are from Prizes and Betting Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance (SPA-MF).

The platform allows the user to request blocking of access to game websites and advertisements for a specified period, as a form of personal control. After the request, operators have up to 72 hours to cancel the bettor’s account. Previously, each bookmaker was already required to offer its own blocking mechanisms.

“Betters can self-exclude from betting sites for a set period of time – returning after the chosen period has passed, or for an indefinite period of time. In the second case, to return they must present a medical report and wait for analysis by the SPA for a minimum period of 30 days, according to guidelines available on the platform”, stated the ministry.

According to the SPA, almost four in ten requests (37%) were motivated by loss of control over gambling or negative effects on mental health. Already 25% of users stated that they used the system to avoid the misuse of their personal data.

The majority of requests — 73% — were made for permanent lockdown, while 19% chose to step aside for a year.

The self-exclusion system was implemented as one of the social responsibility measures provided for in the regulation of online betting, bringing together in a single environment mechanisms that were previously offered individually by each operator.

The mechanism was regulated by SPA/MF Ordinance No. 2,579/2025 and Normative Instruction No. 31/2025, which established the technical procedures for its integration into the Betting Management System (Sigap).

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Sports betting and online gaming companies, the so-called ‘bets’, generated gross revenue of R$37 billion in 2025, according to data released by Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA), linked to the Ministry of Finance.

It is on this amount that the obligation to allocate 12% for legal purposes applies, as determined by sector regulations. The total prizes paid to bettors were not reported in the report.

Federal collection

The balance shows that the federal government raised around R$2.5 billion from authorization grants paid by companies authorized to operate in the betting market. In addition, R$95.5 million in inspection fees were collected until December, relating to the actions of authorized agents. Currently, 79 companies are permitted to operate in the country.

Self-exclusion platform

In the area of ​​user protection, SPA highlighted the performance of the Centralized Self-Exclusion Platform, created to allow bettors to block access to accounts on betting websites and applications.

In just 40 days of operation, the system recorded 217 thousand deletion requests voluntary. The main reason given was “loss of control over the game — mental health”, mentioned by 37% of users.

Another 25% claimed to want to prevent the misuse of personal data. The majority of exclusions, around 73%, were made for an indefinite period, while 19% chose to be blocked for a year.

25 thousand illegal websites will be blocked in 2025

In the fight against illegality, SPA reported that more than 25 thousand irregular betting sites were blocked throughout 2025, in partnership with the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel).

According to the organization, 25.2 million Brazilians placed some type of bet last year — a number that reflects both the economic growth of the sector and its social and behavioral effects in the country.

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One betting house was ordered by the Santa Catarina Court to compensate a player with R$10,000 and to reimburse R$217,800 lost in bets over eight months. The decision is made by judge Paulo da Silva Filho, from the 1st Civil Court of the District of Tubarão, reveals a report from Metropolises.

According to the process, the player developed compulsive behavior related to the Responsa Gamming platform, allocating all available money to betting “motivated by the hope of winnings that never materialized”, according to the recorded statement.

During the eight months he used the platform, between June 2024 and February 2025, the gambler took out loans from friends and family, in addition to compromising his credit card limit to support his addiction.

The judge found that the company failed to provide services by not adopting effective mechanisms to prevent gaming addiction, such as loss limits, compulsive behavior monitoring systems and clear warnings about risks. According to him, the absence of these measures directly contributed to the worsening of financial losses.

In the sentence, the judge stated that “the evidence produced is sufficient to attest to the veracity of the facts alleged by the plaintiff, and the defendant may be awarded the refund of the amounts spent within the bookmaker’s platform, as material damages”.

The company did not present a defense in the process, and the case was judged in absentia. The victim’s name was not released.

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The recent crisis involving Banco Master, the manager Reag Investimentos and the fintech Will Bank has reignited the debate about systemic risk in the Brazilian financial system and its possible repercussions on the economy as a whole. In recent months, regulatory authorities, investors and market agents have started to closely monitor the developments in these cases — which, although not officially classified as systemic, expose institutional weaknesses, governance failures and risks of financial contagion.

The episode occurs at a time of greater market sensitivity to topics such as financial stability, institutional trust and asset protectionfactors that directly influence investment decisions in Brazil and abroad.

Institutional collapse and immediate impact

In November 2025, the Central Bank of Brazil decreed the extrajudicial liquidation of Banco Masterafter finding that the institution had no prospects for recovery and was facing increasing liquidity and solvency difficulties. The measure officially ended its operations within the National Financial System (SFN).

Shortly afterwards, in January 2026, the Central Bank also ordered the liquidation of the Reag Investimentosmanager responsible for dozens of funds and directly involved in operations with Banco Master. Part of these transactions began to be investigated due to signs of opaque structures and possible large-scale fraud.

According to preliminary findings, around R$ 11.5 billion in operations between funds managed by Reag and the bank are under analysis by tax and police authorities. The volume and complexity of these transactions reinforce the perception that governance and oversight failures contributed to the worsening of the crisis.

Will Bank and the risk of financial contagion

The case gained a new dimension with the involvement of Will Bankdigital financial services fintech acquired by Banco Master in 2024. The institution, which concentrated billions of reais in customer deposits, also entered the regulators’ radar.

Recently, the Central Bank decreed its extrajudicial liquidation, generating concern among investors and account holders about the security of deposits and the potential for financial contagion.

The effects of this movement go beyond the companies directly involved. The performance of the Credit Guarantee Fund (FGC) to reimburse depositors is already considered one of the largest in history, with estimates of disbursements that could reach tens of billions of reais — a relevant test for investor protection mechanisms in Brazil.

Systemic risk: market perception versus regulatory discourse

The concept of systemic risk refers to the possibility that the bankruptcy or instability of an institution will cause cascading effects and compromise the stability of the entire financial system.

Despite growing concerns, regulatory authorities have reiterated that the case is currently does not represent a systemic threat to the SFN. The Financial Stability Committee (Comef), linked to the Central Bank, assessed that the affected conglomerate represents less than 1% of the total assets of the Brazilian financial systemwhich, in theory, would limit broader impacts.

Still, experts warn that the effects go beyond numbers. Trust is a central asset in finance. Scandals of this nature tend to:

• raise the cost of capital
• reduce risk appetite in the domestic market
• press the gear
• impact the perception of country risk

Dangerous connections and lessons for Brazil

The combination of aggressive financial engineering, governance gaps and interdependence between institutions reveals structural vulnerabilities of the system. Although banks, managers and fintechs fulfill different roles, their cross-operations can propagate risks in a non-linear way — one of the main vectors of systemic risk.

This episode occurs at a time when Brazilian investors have been increasing their exposure to international marketsnot just in search of return, but as a strategy for diversification and asset protection.

More liquid markets, more predictable regulatory structures and greater institutional transparency have attracted investors seeking to reduce risks concentrated in the domestic environment.

Partial dollarization and access to global markets

The recent crisis reinforces arguments from analysts who defend the partial dollarization of portfolios and greater financial education aimed at understanding global markets.

In mature economies, the interaction between assets, monetary policies and regulatory structures tends to be more transparent, allowing a clearer reading of risks. This does not mean abandoning the Brazilian market, but reduce dependence on a single institutional system.

In this context, learning about international investments becomes less a question of profitability and more of a strategic decision. risk management, asset preservation and financial freedom.

A new cycle of risk attention

The episode involving Banco Master, Reag and Will Bank marks a turning point in the debate on financial stability in Brazil. Even if authorities deny immediate systemic risk, the impact on confidence is real — and lasting.

In scenarios like this, more prepared investors tend to adopt three principles:

1⃣ Geographic diversification
2⃣ Access to global assets
3⃣ More robust asset protection structures

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