The conversations held at the seminar will aim to provide in-depth information about the current financial, regulatory, and political scenario in Brazil, as well as requirements and opportunities for companies to acquire the necessary knowledge to navigate regulatory complexities and act in accordance with the new law, thereby increasing their potential for success in the Brazilian market.
André Gelfi, CEO of IBJR and also the ambassador of ICE London 2024, explains that Brazil has the potential to be one of the largest betting markets in the world. Therefore, the event will serve as a bridge between key players in the gaming and betting ecosystem. "We will discuss what is on the agenda, from infra-regulatory issues, compliance to the new onshore competitive paradigm."
The international seminar is sponsored by OKTO, OneKey Payments, Pay4Fun, companies associated with IBJR, and Pinheiro Neto Advogados.
Check out the schedule of the seminar "Brazil Future is NOW":
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM: "In-depth macroeconomic analysis of the current political and economic prospects of Brazil." This panel will focus on the prospects for payment companies in the Brazilian market.
Moderator: André Santa Ritta (Pinheiro Neto Advogados).
Speakers: Leonardo Baptista (CEO of Pay4Fun), Marcos Techera (CEO of One Key Payments), and Leonardo Montenegro Chaves (Country Manager for Brazil at OKTO).
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM: "Understanding Brazilian regulation and its compliance requirements." This panel will analyze the Brazilian political landscape, economic prospects, and legal security for foreign investors entering this new regulated market.
Moderator: Rafael Marcondes, Legal Director of IBJR.
Speakers: Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo (partner at Pinheiro Neto Advogados) and Mark Warrington (Director of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Flutter Entertainment).
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM: "Onshore reality from a competitive and commercial perspective." To conclude the seminar, this session will discuss the regulation of communication and advertising for the sports betting sector, market maturation, new approaches, as well as the challenges of compliance with paradigm shifts and new participants.
Moderator: André Gelfi, CEO of IBJR.
Speakers: Paulo Sâmia (CEO of UOL) and Rodrigo Del Monaco (partner at BTG Pactual).
The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) was formed by the alliance of Bet365, Flutter, Entain, Betsson Group, Betway Group, Yolo Group, KTO Group, Rei do Pitaco, Novibet, and LeoVegas with the aim of fostering discussion on the regulation of this segment in Brazil. It contributes information to advocate for clear rules and guidelines so that sports betting companies can operate legally, protecting the interests of players and civil society.
In addition to iGaming and sports betting companies, IBJR has among its members payment companies such as OKTO Group, Pay4Fun, and OneKey Payments, media groups like Better Collective, and the Clever Advertising agency.
Learn more about IBJR at: https://ibjr.org/
ICE London is the leading global gaming and betting event that caters to the entire industry. The next edition of ICE will be held between February 5 and 8, 2024, attracting over 45,000 participants from more than 150 countries at ExCeL London. The event brings together C-level leaders, compliance innovators, academics, legislators, politicians, and regulatory bodies from across Europe, the USA, and emerging markets to discuss key regulatory developments and changes affecting operators.
Source: GMB
