Ep 433: GTI scrutiny heightens Brazil’s ‘retroactive tax’ uncertainty

In this episode of iGaming Daily, Fernando Noodt is joined by Ricardo Assis and Ana Maria Menezes from the SBC Noticias Brasil team to discuss the ever-evolving landscape of the Brazilian igaming and sports betting industry.

On the agenda for the trio is the implications of a recent ordinance that may impose retroactive taxes on operators. They discuss the creation of the Intersecretarial Working Group (GTI Bets) and its role in monitoring tax compliance, as well as provide insights from legal experts on the constitutionality of retroactive taxes and consider the potential impact of the ordinance on both large and small operators in the region.

Later on in the episode, the conversation also briefly touches on the ramifications for licenced companies of the ongoing legal battle between Rio De Janeiro’s state lottery, LOTERJ, and the federal government. 

To read more about what was discussed in today's episode, click on the following links:

-  https://sbcnoticias.com/br/nova-portaria-brecha-impostos-retroativos/ 
- https://sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2025/01/13/gti-brazil-bets-retroactive-taxes/ 
- https://sbcnoticias.com/br/loterj-alega-dificuldades-determinacao-stf/ 

Host: Fernando Noodt
Guests: Ricardo Assis & Anna Maria Menezes

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: James Ross

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