Hotter in June: Brazil Forwards Regulation with Brazilian Gaming Congress 2019
Published June 12, 2019 by Lee R
LatAm's largest jurisdiction will regulate eventually, and those at BgC 2019 stand to benefit first.
It's always hot in Brazil, now iGaming is bringing even more sunshine!
Event Details
That's right, it's time for Brazilian gaming Congress (BgC). Taking place 23-5 June 2019 at Tivoli Mofarrej in Sao Paulo, positively one of iGaming's hottest events will continue its mission of bringing key operators, investors and legislators together to unearth the full potential of the Brazilian gaming market by preparing for a regulated market.
Event Themes
BgC 2019 will provide new insights into the Brazilian government’s progress towards full regulation in the wake of the legalisation of fixed-odds sports betting in 2018, alongside discussions examining the Ministry of Tourism’s efforts to establish Integrated Resort Casinos in Brazil.
The Opportunity
With full access to many diverse stakeholders spanning the spectrum of Brazilian gaming, attendees can expect highly focused networking opportunities offering customised partnerships to push all iGaming businesses forward in the Brazil region and beyond.
The Agenda
This year’s agenda will focus on expert speakers addressing the industry’s most pertinent issues, such as the opportunities for sports sponsorships for operators; prospective licensing conditions for online sports betting; how taxation will work; the practicalities of running a business in Brazil; and the opportunities for land-based casino operators.
This year's unique agenda further includes long-form sessions to support unrivaled access to speakers and a the chance for all participants to be heard and provided with solutions for all their business needs.
Program Topics
Programs will include topics covering the entire industry spectrum as it relates to Brazil, from privatisation of state lottery concessions – case study and market impact; to Fixed-odds sports betting regulation – land-based & online; to Integrated Resort Casino bill – what progress has been made and where is the support?; to Timescale of regulations – when will there be tangible changes made?; to Regulation specifics: licensing structures, tax levels, practical requirements and many more.
Some Speakers
Among the speakers are Hard Rock International SVP of Casino Operations Alex Pariente; Camara dos Deputados of Brazil's Deputado Federal Evandro Roman; and Sense4Gaming owner Robert Brassai.
Outlook
The full range of combination of officials and professionals to be on hand at BgC 2019 clearly indicates participation at BgC 2019 to be a true opportunity to impact the future of the Brazilian market, and one more ray of sunshine in a true global hotspot.
