Brazilian Casinos and Gambling in Brazil

Police probe $US30-million lottery 'win' in Brazil

Some Brazilian lottery players have had their hopes dashed in discovering their winning ticket had not been registered. read more

GTECH Signs Brazil Lottery Contract

GTECH Holdings’ subsidiary, GTECH Brazil Ltda., has signed a new one-year contract with Caixa Economica Federal, the administrator of the National Lottery in Brazil. read more

Las Vegas Targets South America

he Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and several trade show partners have planned a first combined convention sales conference before South American business leaders and media outlets. read more

SEC to Investigate Brazil Corruption Issues

GTECH Holdings report that it has received notice from the SEC that it has approved an investigation to examine media reports about public corruption issues in Brazil. read more

Brazil's Problem Gamblers Turn to Bingo

International News Brief: Psychologists and support groups who treat compulsive gamblers in Brazil say they've run out of patients since the country's bingo halls reopened. read more

Brazil's Lula Seeks Bingo Ban

International News Brief: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will make a new bid to ban bingo gaming after the Senate rejected his previous attempt in a heavy defeat for the government, a spokesman says. read more

Brazil Track Opens Bidding for Management Contract

Jockey Club de Sao Paulo has opened competitive bidding for management of its horseracing properties. read more

Brazil Passes Bingo Ban

International News Brief: Brazil's government won a much-needed political victory after the lower house of Congress passed a measure outlawing bingo parlours in a move to stamp out a source of illegal campaign funding. read more

GTECH Scandal Threatens Brazil's President's Reputation

International News Brief: GTECH Holdings and the U.S. Embassy in Brazil are being sucked into a widening scandal that threatens the credibility of Brazil's leftist president, his reform plans and his once squeaky-clean party. read more

Carnegie Cooke's OTB Includes Slot Machines

Carnegie Cooke’s new Brazil off-track-betting facility will include casino-type slot machines, as well as simulcast transmissions of Brazilian and international races. read more