Zona de Azar Brazil – SBC Summit Rio: Regulation & Compliance
Brazil.- January 10, 2025 www.zonadeazar.com Rasmus Sojmark: “Brazil, with its dynamic and rapidly evolving market, demands a deep understanding of its complexities.”
For brands seeking to capitalize on Brazil’s recently regulated market, strict compliance with evolving regulations is essential for a successful and sustainable entry.
The upcoming edition of the SBC Summit Rio will provide 15,000 industry professionals with essential insights into compliance strategies, regulatory developments, and updates on Brazil’s changing landscape through its specialized Regulation & Compliance session.
The dedicated educational program will kick off on Wednesday, February 26, the first central day of Brazil’s premier gaming and sports betting event, held at Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro.
Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and founder of SBC, stated:
“As Brazil moves toward full regulation and technology continues to advance, staying informed on the latest regulatory and compliance developments is critical to any brand’s success.”
“Brazil, with its dynamic and rapidly evolving market, demands a deep understanding of its complexities. That’s why we’ve introduced a specialized session to equip delegates with the information they need, whether they are entering the market or already operating within it and adapting to the new environment,” he added.
Delegates can look forward to in-depth discussions on the future regulation of land-based casinos, strategies for smaller operators to manage rising license fees, factors driving international mergers and acquisitions, and innovative approaches for lotteries to modernize their offerings while ensuring compliance.
The panel titled Lotteries: From Tradition to Innovation will explore how traditional lotteries can innovate their offerings while maintaining regulatory compliance. Industry experts such as Hugo Baungartner (VP of Global Markets, Aposta Ganha), Felipe Maximino (VP of Tech & Operations, Sorte Online), and Marco Taurisano (CEO, Kroopiê Consulting and Training) will discuss how lotteries are embracing innovation to remain competitive and sustainable, while addressing modern approaches to tackling market challenges.
The panel The Cost of Brazil: Taxes and Legal Uncertainty will provide an in-depth analysis of the intricate tax framework. Featuring a group of experts from the Brazilian public sector, including Rodrigo Verly (Tax Auditor, Federal Revenue Service), Andrea Barreto (General Coordinator of Taxes, Office of the General Counsel, National Treasury), Ricardo Saadi (Director of Investigation and Combat of Organized Crime and Corruption, Federal Police), and moderated by Ana Helena Karnas Hoefel Pamplona (Lawyer and Co-founder of AMIG), the discussions will highlight practical solutions for addressing tax challenges and strategies for proactive tax compliance. Speakers will also address legal risks for brands failing to meet regulatory requirements.
The panel Retail Betting: New Laws, Big Opportunities will analyze Brazil’s complex and challenging path toward modernizing laws in this sector. Bringing together leading legal and industry experts such as Bárbara Teles (Lawyer, Rei do Pitaco), Vitória Lopes Goellner (Legal Advisor, BET77), Magnho José (Editor and President, BNLData – IJL), and moderator Caio Loureiro (Partner, TozziniFreire Advogados), the panel will discuss retail betting, including casinos, bingo, and “jogo do bicho.” It will also reflect on future land-based regulations and their potential implications for the sector.
The session will conclude with Rising Mergers and Acquisitions: The Fate of Local Champions, exploring how international brand investments could increase the financial burden of regulatory fees for smaller operations.
This panel, featuring top experts Robin Chabra (CEO, Tekkorp), David Carruthers (Strategy Executive, DigiPlus Interactive), Tom Waterhouse (Chief Investment Officer, Waterhouse VC), Neil Montgomery (Founding and Managing Partner, Montgomery), and moderator Anton Kaszubowski (Founder & Managing Director, SBC Advisory Partners), will examine key drivers of activity, regulatory challenges affecting mergers and acquisitions, and strategies for success for both international and local stakeholders.
In addition to the Regulation & Compliance session, delegates will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the Brazilian market through sessions dedicated to casinos and sports betting, payments, affiliation, technological innovations, and player protection.
About SBC Summit Rio
Secure your spot at the upcoming SBC Summit Rio edition with our Early Bird discount, granting access to the three main days of the event, including the exhibition area, conference content, and evening networking parties, all for just 2,000 reais.
Additionally, operators and affiliates can apply for free passes to the event. Operators can apply for a free pass here, and affiliates can apply for a free pass here.
Edited by: @_fonta
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