# CGS, Moving Forward!


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- [Senate approves reduction in tax incentives and higher taxes for betting and fintech companies.](https://cgsevents.io/2025/12/18/senate-approves-reduction-in-tax-incentives-and-higher-taxes-for-betting-and-fintech-companies/): Source: https://bnldata.com.br/senado-aprova-reducao-de-incentivos-fiscais-e-maior-tributacao-para-bets-e-fintechs/ Senate Floor Passes Bill Reducing Tax Breaks and Increasing Taxes on Betting and Fintechs On Thursday night (17), the Senate floor approved a bill that reduces federal tax benefits across various sectors by 10% while simultaneously increasing taxation on “bets” (online betting sites) and fintechs (PLP 128/2025). The vote passed 62 to 6. The text now moves to the President’s desk for signature. “Bets” refers to online sports betting companies, while fintechs are technology firms that offer financial services similar to those provided by traditional banks. Senator Randolfe Rodrigues (PT-AP), the government leader in Congress, served as the […]
- [Senate rejects urgency for bill that would legalize casinos, bingo, and the jogo do bicho (illegal lottery)](https://cgsevents.io/2025/12/18/senate-rejects-urgency-for-bill-that-would-legalize-casinos-bingo-and-the-jogo-do-bicho-illegal-lottery/): Source: https://bnldata.com.br/en/senado-rejeita-urgencia-para-projeto-que-legalizaria-cassinos-bingo-e-jogo-do-bicho/ The Brazilian Senate Plenary rejected the urgency request for Bill 2234/22, which proposes the legalization of casinos in resorts, bingo halls and jogo do bicho in Brazil. The vote took place on Wednesday night (17), with 36 senators voting against and 28 in favor of processing the proposal. One of the parliament’s strategies to determine if a matter can be approved is the urgency test. If the request is rejected, it means that there are not enough votes to consider the merits of the bill. Request No. 857 of 2024, initiated by party leaders, sought to prioritize the […]
- [CGS Events Presents CGS Rio 2026: The Conference That Opens Brazil’s iGaming Calendar](https://cgsevents.io/2025/11/25/cgs-events-presents-cgs-rio-2026-the-conference-that-opens-brazils-igaming-calendar/): CGS Events is pleased to officially announce the upcoming edition of CGS Rio, taking place on March 2, 2026, at the prestigious Hotel Windsor Barra in Rio de Janeiro. This gathering will kick off Brazil’s annual iGaming events calendar and bring together executives, regulators, operators, and key suppliers from across the region. This year, we proudly welcome the participation of industry-leading brands that have already confirmed their presence as sponsors and strategic partners: Their support reinforces CGS Rio’s position as a benchmark event for Brazil’s iGaming industry. A Strategic Event in a Defining Moment for Brazil CGS Rio 2026 arrives […]
- [CGS LEADERSHIP TOUR 2026: THE iGAMING EXECUTIVE TOUR IN LATIN AMERICA KICKS OFF IN BRAZIL](https://cgsevents.io/2025/10/30/cgs-leadership-tour-2026-the-igaming-executive-tour-in-latin-america-kicks-off-in-brazil/): Rio, October 30, 2025 – CGS Events, a leading organizer of specialized B2B gatherings in the iGaming industry, announces the official launch of the CGS Leadership Tour 2026, a series of in-person events that will bring together top C-level executives, operators, suppliers, and regulators from the sector in three key Brazilian cities. The tour will consist of four major events scheduled throughout the year: Each event will feature conferences, high-level networking activities, and exclusive sessions aimed at strengthening collaboration among the different players in the iGaming ecosystem in Latin America. A Tour for Leaders Building the Future of iGaming The […]
- [Brazil seeks to financially strangle illegal betting houses.](https://cgsevents.io/2025/09/11/brazil-seeks-to-financially-strangle-illegal-betting-houses/): Source: https://igamingfuturo.com/presentado/brasil-busca-estrangular-financieramente-a-las-casas-de-apuestas-clandestinas/ Brazil’s Finance and Taxation Committee in the Chamber of Deputies has approved a bill that holds financial institutions accountable for negligence, omission, or involvement in financial transactions linked to illegal gambling and criminal activities. This move brings Brazil closer to making banks responsible for handling operations of betting platforms that lack authorization to operate in the country. Despite regulations in place since the beginning of the year, illegal betting platforms continue to attract millions of Brazilian users—accounting for more than half of the fixed-odds online betting market. The proposal encourages financial institutions to adopt effective mechanisms to identify, […]
- [BREAKING NEWS | CGS Recife 2025](https://cgsevents.io/2025/07/09/breaking-news-cgs-recife-2025/): CGS Recife 2025 – August 21–22 This will be the second edition of CGS Recife and the ninth CGS Events edition in Brazil — consolidating our presence in Latin America’s largest market and reinforcing our commitment to the sustainable development of the sector. A curated agenda has been designed for professionals shaping the iGaming and betting ecosystem in Brazil, focused on the 10 most relevant topics of the moment: In addition to high-level content, networking is a key part of the experience: CGS Recife is tailored for C-Level executives, with thoughtfully designed spaces to encourage meaningful conversations, exchange of ideas, […]
- [BREAKING NEWS | CGS Santiago 2025](https://cgsevents.io/2025/05/26/breaking-news-cgs-santiago-2025/): Source: https://lavozdechile.com/chile-reunion-de-industria-del-juego-online/ Chile, online gaming industry meeting. At a key moment for the online gaming industry in Chile, an international meeting with qualified speakers is being held on July 1 and 2 in Las Condes. The first group of international speakers from the online gaming industry has been announced in Chile at a key moment. Cgs Santiago announced the first group of speakers who will participate in its fifth edition, to be held on July 1 and 2 at the Intercontinental Santiago Hotel, located in the heart of Las Condes. Chile is emerging as one of the most promising markets […]
- [BREAKING NEWS | CGS Brasilia 2025](https://cgsevents.io/2025/04/01/breaking-news-cgs-brasilia-2025/): The anticipation and participation from the State in the hashtag #CGSBrasília continue to grow for April 22-23, 2025. One of the most relevant events in Brazil’s iGaming industry is coming to the political center of the country, with its first edition at the Royal Tulip Hotel. The confirmation of Senator Irajá’s presence, along with an official delegation of 17 representatives from the Prize and Betting Secretariat (SPA) of the Ministry of Finance, as well as high-level professionals from SERPRO, elevates the technical and institutional level of the event to a new dimension. This is the big news of the day! […]
- [Resounding Success of GSATS Future & Tech 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona](https://cgsevents.io/2024/11/19/resounding-success-of-gsats-future-tech-2024-in-phoenix-arizona/): GSATS Focus: Future Tech Phoenix 2024 The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA), in collaboration with CGS Events, hosted the international conference GSATS Future & Tech on November 12–13, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. The event focused on key topics such as emerging technology, standards, cybersecurity, regulation, and the metaverse, bringing together prominent experts from the United States, South America, and Europe. The conference featured representatives from regulatory bodies such as the Gaming Boards of Oklahoma, Colorado, and Ontario, as well as leading U.S.-based laboratories. Under the direction of IGSA and produced by CGS Events, GSATS Future & Tech established itself as […]
- [CGS Recife 2024: A Decisive Milestone at a Crucial Moment for the Gaming Industry](https://cgsevents.io/2024/11/18/cgs-recife-2024-um-marco-decisivo-em-um-momento-crucial-para-a-industria-de-gaming/): https://www.diariodepernambuco.com.br/noticia/vidaurbana/2024/08/cgs-recife-evento-decisivo-transparece-momento-crucial-na-industria.html CGS Recife 2024, held on August 29th and 30th at the newly inaugurated Recife Exhibition Center (REC), took flight at a crucial moment for the Brazilian gaming industry. With a renewed focus on high-level networking and complementary activities, CGS Recife 2024 established itself as the event of the year for professionals and companies looking to position themselves at the forefront of this constantly evolving sector. The Power of Networking at CGS Recife In the context of significant regulatory changes, CGS Recife positioned itself as the epicenter of strategic networking. The networking sessions were designed to facilitate the formation of […]
- [Press Release No. 1](https://cgsevents.io/2022/04/28/nota-de-prensa-1/): Celebrating 22 years in the gaming industry, CGS EVENTS consolidates and expands in this 2024, under a new concept: “CGS, Moving Forward!” Miami, April 15, 2024 – CGS Events unveils a new image and redesign of all its events, delivering unique experiences to the market with its Gaming Insights, XPO 360, CGS Xperience products, and many other novelties, focusing content and commercial deployments on all verticals related to our gaming industry. A strong alliance with IGSA- International Gaming Standards Association to develop content related to compliance, money laundering, responsible gaming, and regulation more effectively, stands out in this new phase. […]

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