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Read Full BioThe Philippines-based retail gaming developer DigiPlus Interactive has announced its intention to join Brazil’s regulated iGaming sector in September this year.
In an official release, DigiPlus said it was “on track” to make its Brazil debut this year. The firm said its expansion “comes at a time when Brazil has implemented a structured legal framework for iGaming.”
DigiPlus said that the Latin American nation’s government has “opened the door for trusted international players” to enter the market legally.
It claimed that the new regulations will let operators “offer local players secure, properly regulated, and responsibly managed digital entertainment experiences.”
DigiPlus: Brazil Gaming Regulations Have Changed The Game
Late last year, regulators approved Ordinance SPA/MF No. 1,207/2024. The law establishes technical requirements for online games and live game studio operators.
The nation’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting and the supervisory Ministry of Finance claimed that they had made “significant progress” in regulating Brazil’s betting market ahead of 2025.
The rules require operators to refrain from offering credit-powered betting and sign-up bonuses.
They impose mandatory bettor identification protocols using Individual Taxpayer Registration (CPF) numbers. Operators must also use facial recognition software.
The Secretariat claims that its new rules will help eliminate problem betting and excessive gambling-related debt accumulation.
DigiPlus praised the government’s actions, claiming the regulations provide “clear guidelines for licensed operators, consumer protections, and fair taxation.”
The Philippines-based firm said the rules let firms “offer local players secure, properly regulated, and responsibly managed digital entertainment experiences.”
Developer Looking for Options Outside SE Asia
DigiPlus has developed a range of gaming platforms, including BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, PeryaGame, and GameZone.
The firm claims it is looking to expand into markets beyond Southeast Asia.
DigiPlus established a wholly owned Brazilian subsidiary in São Paulo in July 2024 named DigiPlus Brazil Interactive. In March this year, it announced the appointment of Graham Tidey as its Country Manager for Brazil.
Tidey has previously worked as an advisor to betting giants like DraftKings and Bally’s. He also worked as the lead consultant for the International Betting Integrity Association, where he provided regulatory advocacy at a “government level.”
The Secretariat has already approved a slew of operating license applications this year as domestic and overseas players flood to the market.
These include the likes of Betfair, Bet365, and Stake. The heavy-hitters DraftKings and MGM Resorts International also began exploring Brazil-related expansion options early last year.
In April, Brazilian regulators ordered online betting firms to register with a government-run complaints platform.
