Exclusive Interview with Alessandro Lisboa, Owner of IGI Expo
Brazil.- November 21, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com As part of the third edition of IGI Expo—held on November 12 and 13 at the Blue Tree Premium hotel in São Paulo—Zona de Azar held an exclusive interview with Alessandro Lisboa, Partner and Owner of the event. The founder analyzed the growth of the Brazilian iGaming market, among other topics.
🔎 Overview
As one of the key events for the online gaming industry in Brazil, the IGI Expo brought together operators, regulators, suppliers, and specialists to discuss the evolution of a rapidly expanding market. In this context, Zona de Azar had direct and exclusive access to the strategic vision of Alessandro Lisboa, who reviewed the current advances and challenges that will mark the path toward 2026.
During the conversation, Lisboa highlighted the growing importance of the event, driven by its technical agenda and debates related to the regulation of the sector.
🧩 Details / Context
Lisboa began the interview by thanking the audience for participating in the third edition of the event:
“Thank you for joining us for the third edition of the IGI Expo in São Paulo, Brazil. This year’s event brings many new features, especially with the seminars and panels, where the discussions are very involved with the regulation of the Brazilian iGaming market.”
As he explained, the growth of the regulated ecosystem creates an environment conducive to investment and professionalization of the sector:
“The Brazilian gambling market in 2026 is on the rise, but the regulation, already based on a year of operation, provides companies with greater legal certainty and also greater job security, so that the casino industry can develop even further.”
Lisboa also revealed that new projects are being analyzed to expand the scope of regulated gambling in the country:
“Today we have regulations for online betting, but in 2026 there are also projects aimed at regulating physical casinos, bingo halls, jogo de bicho, and other forms of gambling that will be offered to the Brazilian population.”
🔮 Future Outlook
In the exclusive interview, the founder of IGI Expo made it clear that the Brazilian market will see 2026 marked by:
- Regulatory expansion into new forms of gambling.
- Greater professionalization of operators, suppliers, and regulatory bodies.
- Sustained growth in entertainment and public demand.
- Increased investment from both domestic and international sources.
Lisboa invited the entire industry to continue following the next stages of the event:
“We hope you enjoy and participate in the upcoming events in 2026, because IGI is at your disposal.”
Finally, he dedicated a special message to the team:
“To the Zona de Azar team, I am very grateful to your audience, especially here at the IGI Expo. I wish you and the magazine much success and progress in 2026.”
🎯 Key Subtopics
🔵 Economic
- Growth of the formal market.
- New investment opportunities.
🟠 Regulatory
- Consolidation of the first year of regulation.
- Legislative projects under discussion for physical casinos and bingo halls.
🟣 Technological
- Expansion of digital platforms and compliance systems.
🟢 Social
- Growing demand for regulated and safe entertainment.
🔗 Edited by: @MaiaDigital | www.zonadeazar.com