Brazil
Rio de Janeiro State Shows the Greatest Interest in Real-Money Gambling in Brazil
The state of Rio de Janeiro has a disproportionally high number of real-money gamblers when you compare the percentage of players from the state making up the market share of total players in Brazil, against the population of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Research by ENV Media, a performance-based media agency working in the iGaming industry, found that 14% of all real money gamblers in Brazil currently reside in the State of Rio de Janeiro. Yet the Brazilian 2022 census revealed that just roughly 7.9% of Brazil’s total population lives in the state of Rio de Janeiro. In other words, residents of the state of Rio de Janeiro make up almost twice the number of real-money gamblers in Brazil than the numbers relating to the state’s population suggest they should.
Break Down of Brazil’sd Most Populous States
With a population of 16,054, 524, Rio de Janeiro is the third biggest state in Brazil by population, behind Minas Gerais (20,538,718) and Sao Paulo (44,420, 459). According to the latest Brazilian Census carried out in 2022 by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica, Brazil’s current population is 203,062, 512. That makes it the seventh most populated country in the world, one above Bangladesh and one below Nigeria.
Top 10 States | Population | % of Population | Player Share |
São Paulo | 44,420,459 | 21.80% | 24% |
Minas Gerais | 20,538,718 | 10.10% | 5% |
Rio de Janeiro | 16,054,524 | 7.90% | 14% |
Bahia | 14,136,417 | 6.90% | 6% |
Paraná | 11,443,208 | 5.60% | 5% |
Rio Grande do Sul | 10,880,506 | 5.30% | 7% |
Pernambuco | 9,058,155 | 4.40% | 5% |
Ceara | 8,791,688 | 4.30% | 6% |
Pará | 8,116,132 | 4% | 2% |
Santa Catarina | 7,609,601 | 3.70% | 3% |
Goiás | 7,055,228 | 3.40% | 5% |
What about the Other States?
When focusing just on the top 10 most populous states in Brazil, which between them account for 77.4% of the total Brazilian population, there are some other eye-catching conclusions. Like the state of Rio de Janeiro, the state of Sao Paulo also accounts for a higher share of real-money gambling taking place in licensed online casinos based in Brazil when compared to the percentage of the overall population. But in this case, the difference is far smaller.
The state of Sao Paulo hosts 21.8% of Brazilian inhabitants and accounts for 24% of real-money players in Brazil, by far the state that houses the greatest number of gamblers in Brazil. The states of Rio Grande do Sul, Pernambuco, Ceara and Goiás all also accounted for a bigger share of the Brazilian gambling market than the share of the Brazilian population that they make up.
Goiás for example, hosts just 3.4% of Brazilians, yet players from that state make up 5% of Brazilian players who play for real cash. On the other hand, people from the states of Santa Catarina, Pará, Paraná and Bahia were in the opposite camp. In all four cases, the proportion of the Brazilian population they made up was less than the proportion they made up of the Brazilian gambling market.
Minas Gerais Residents Keep their Money in their Pockets
But the biggest discrepancy of all is related to the state of Minas Gerais. With a state population of 20,538, 718 as per 2022 numbers, it makes up 10.1% of the total Brazilian population. Yet the ENV research shows that residents of the state make up just 5% of real-money Brazilian gamblers.
That suggests that the state of Minas Gerais, whose cities include Belo Horizonte, Uberlandia, Contage and Juiz de Forma, is yet to embrace real-money gambling at the same rate as those from other Brazilian states.
Brazil
FBMDS sponsors SBC Summit Rio, driving its expansion in Brazil

FBMDS, a globally recognized provider of online casino games and a leader in innovative video bingo solutions, will sponsor the SBC Summit Rio, one of the most influential gaming industry events in Latin America, taking place from February 25th to 27th in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
With the recent opening of the Brazilian market presenting numerous opportunities, the SBC Summit Rio serves as the ideal meeting point for FBMDS to strengthen its expansion strategy in the country. During the event, the FBMDS team of experts will be available for networking and industry discussions, showcasing how its innovation in video bingo and diverse portfolio can meet the demands of the local market.
Following its latest certification to operate in the Brazilian market, FBMDS is confident that its presence at SBC Summit Rio will be a significant step toward solidifying its footprint in the region. The company aims to deepen its understanding of the different player profiles in Brazil and enhance its market recognition.
“Our participation in SBC Summit Rio reaffirms FBMDS’s commitment to strengthening our connection with the Brazilian market and consolidating our position as a reference in profitable solutions for online casinos, combining innovation with our expertise in video bingo. The recent certification of our products in Brazil marks a strategic milestone, expanding our business opportunities. We are excited about the possibilities this event offers to grow partnerships and bring operators solutions that maximize results, always in alignment with the country’s regulations”, says Renato Almeida, Director at FBMDS.
FBMDS brings its pioneering spirit in video bingo, delivering innovative and culturally relevant titles that resonate with global audiences. This year, the brand is set to launch its unique Infinity Series collection – a groundbreaking video bingo experience filled with memorable gaming sessions.
Beyond online video bingo, FBMDS has also expanded into other online casino game segments, including crash games, table games, lottos, and slots. At this event, FBMDS will prioritize direct and close engagement with participants, fostering discussions about the future of digital entertainment in Brazil and beyond, now that its gaming portfolio is fully prepared to embrace the market with its latest certification.
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Brazil
Grupo Aposta Ganha Secures Fixed-Odds Betting License in Brazil

Grupo Aposta Ganha, the fastest-growing Brazilian sports betting and online gaming platform, has been officially authorised to operate fixed-odds lottery betting in Brazil. The license covers sports-themed and online gaming and consolidates the company’s commitment to a fully regulated and responsible betting market. The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance issued the license that runs until December 31, 2029.
Grupo Aposta Ganha has strengthened its position as a leading force in Brazil’s rapidly expanding gaming industry, complying with Law No. 13,756/2018 and Law No. 14,790/2023, which govern fixed-odds betting in the country.
With registration number 0022 in the Betting Management System (Sigap), Aposta Ganha is one of the first to be licensed under the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), part of the Ministry of Finance.
Aposta Ganha is fully committed to Responsible Gaming, instilling these values into every aspect of its operation even before the SPA’s stringent measures were outlined.
Ramon Lima Grupo Aposta Ganha CEO, said: “Securing our license is the culmination of hard graft and collaboration with the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) under the Ministry of Finance. Operating within a regulated Brazilian market has always been our goal, and we’re extremely pleased to play a key role in supporting a sustainable betting market in our country.”
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BacanaPlay
Peter & Sons to Enter Brazilian Market

Maverick game studio to make Brazil debut via PlayUZU.br and BacanaPlay.br
Award-winning game studio Peter & Sons is about to make waves in the freshly regulated Brazilian market. The innovative iGaming content creator’s unique portfolio went live in Brazil from 1st January 2025 via PlayUZU.br and BacanaPlay.br.
Global entertainment giant SkillOnNet recently announced it had been awarded a license to operate in the Brazilian market, which is quickly expected to become one of the biggest in the world.
Barcelona-based Peter & Sons has already made significant inroads into Latin America, having recently debuted in Mexico, Peru, and Buenos Aires City in Argentina.
But Brazil will allow the studio to showcase its groundbreaking content to a truly massive new audience. Peter & Sons games are known for their rich storytelling, humour and unique artistic vision. Packed with fascinating themes, surprising mechanics, and glorious weirdness, they are designed to embody the ‘anti-boring’, according to the company.
Brazilian players will soon be able to sink their teeth into hit games like Barbarossa, Xibalba, Wild 1 and Voodoo Hex, as well as brand new titles like Barbarossa Revenge, Muddy Waters, and Greedy Alice.
All content will be specially localized to the new market through two Portuguese-language, Brazil-focused platforms.
Yann Bautista, Commercial Director and Founder at Peter & Sons said: “While 2024 was a huge year for our global expansion, 2025 could prove to be the biggest yet, as we become an early entrant into this huge new market. Since our 2019 foundation, we have poured all our energy, hard work and inspiration into our games, and it’s truly exciting that our content reaches the massive audience that it does today.”
Pedro Garcia, Country Manager at BacanaPlay said: “We’re super-bullish about the Brazilian market, which has been projected by analysts to be worth almost $6.3bn by 2028. And we project that the addition of Peter & Sons’ cutting-edge portfolio will go down a storm with Brazilian players at PlayUZU.br and BacanaPlay.br.”
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