Key Regulatory Panels at SBC Summit Rio 2025

Taking place at Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, from 25-27 February, the event will feature a dedicated focus on regulation, equipping businesses with the insights needed for a compliant and successful market entry and expansion.

Key topics include the impact of recent regulatory shifts, best practices for maintaining compliance, and the legal complexities surrounding influencer marketing. With expert insights from industry leaders and policymakers, attendees will gain the strategic knowledge needed to navigate Brazil’s rapidly changing market.

On Wednesday, 26 February, at 11:20, the keynote panel 'Regulatory Overview: Inside Brazil’s Game-Changing Law', will see two key representatives from Brazil’s Ministry of Finance's Prizes and Bets Secretariat—Daniela Olimipio (Undersecretary for Authorization) and Carolina Yumi (Deputy Secretary) —take the stage alongside Senator Iraja Abreu (Province of Tocantins) and Martin Lycka (SVP, American Regulatory Affairs & Responsible Gambling, Entain). Together, they will provide exclusive insights into the development of Brazil’s regulatory framework, dissect current market dynamics, and explore what lies ahead for the country’s betting and gaming industry.

Immediately following at 12:00, Senator Iraja Abreu will join another keynote panel, ‘The Future of Licensing: Updates and Guidance’, where he and Leonardo Benites (CEO, Propane) will break down the latest licensing laws and regulatory requirements in Brazil. This session will provide attendees with essential insights to strategically prepare for what lies ahead.

On Wednesday at 12:40, the panel ‘State vs Municipal vs Federal’ will dissect the various licensing options available to brands entering Brazil. Plínio Jorge (President, ANJL), Filipe Alves Rodrigues (Lawyer and Founder, Brazilian Institute of Sports Law - IGE), Amilton Noble (CEO, HEBARA), Waldir Marques (Director of Regulatory Affairs LATAM, WA.Technology), and Luiz Felipe Maia (Founding Partner, Maia Yoshiyasu Advogados)—will break down the distinctions between state, municipal, and federal licenses. This critical discussion will explore how each option impacts business operations, who holds regulatory and taxation authority, and the complexities involved in compliance and market entry.

Other notable experts set to speak on panels addressing the impact of Brazil’s regulatory framework include Rafael Marchetti Marcondes (Chief Legal Officer, Rei do Pitaco), Antonio Bratefixe (Legal Representative before the Regional Management Committee of the Electronic Judicial Process (CGRPJE), OAB/SP), Rodrigo Verly (Tax Auditor, Brazilian Federal Revenue Service (RFB)), Tiago do Vale (National Treasury, Fazenda Nacional), Ricardo Saadi (Director of Investigation and Organized Crime Combat, Federal Police), Ana Pamplona (Doctor of Law, Lawyer, University Professor, and Co-founder of AMIG), and Ludovico Calvi (President, United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS), among others.

Looking to attend SBC Summit Rio? For groups of 3 or more, you can purchase the ‘Group Pass Ticket’ which gives you access to all three days of SBC Summit Rio for the discounted price of R$2500 per person.

Additionally, you can purchase our ‘Expo+ Pass’ for R$500. This pass grants you access to the conference and exhibition only.

You can attend the event free of charge with our ‘Expo Pass’. This pass gains you access to the exhibition and Influencer Academy workshops only. 

Operators and affiliates can apply for complimentary passes.