Brazil’s Key Betting Regulators to Speak at SBC Summit Rio 2026

As Brazil’s regulated betting market takes shape, the officials writing and enforcing the rules will address the industry directly at SBC Summit Rio.

Taking place at Riocentro from 3–5 March, the 2026 edition will put regulation at the heart of the agenda, with focused sessions covering licensing, enforcement, marketing standards, payments oversight, integrity, and institutional cooperation.

The event will welcome senior representatives from Brazil’s key government bodies, regulatory institutions, and enforcement authorities, including:

• Ministério da Fazenda (Ministry of Finance)
• Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA); Secretariat of Prizes and Betting
• Ministério do Esporte (Brazilian Ministry of Sport)
• Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ); Superior Court of Justice
• Serviço Federal de Processamento de Dados (Serpro); federal government technology agency
• Polícia Federal (Brazilian Federal Police)
• Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras ( COAF) (Council for Financial Activities Control) 
• Secretaria de Esportes do Município do Rio de Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro City Sports Secretariat)
• Conselho Nacional de Autorregulamentação Publicitária (CONAR); Brazil Advertising Self-Regulation Council
• Comissão de Jogos Lotéricos OAB/RJ (Lottery/Gaming Commission)

By bringing these authorities directly into the programme, SBC Summit Rio offers delegates first-hand insight into the priorities shaping Brazil’s regulated market and the compliance expectations that will define its next phase of growth.

 Kicking off the regulatory focus is the keynote, The Making of a Regulated Market, headlined by two of the most important figures shaping Brazil’s federal betting framework: Daniele Correa Cardoso (Acting Secretary of Prizes and Betting at the Ministry of Finance) and Giovanni Rocco (National Secretary of Sports Betting and Economic Development of Sport, Brazilian Ministry of Sport). 

The keynote will deliver a clear, detailed breakdown of Brazil’s regulated betting framework, outlining the priorities stakeholders need to act on now and what it will take to build sustainable growth as the market matures. It will be moderated by Andre Gelfi (Managing Partner Brazil, Betsson & President, Instituto Brasileiro de Jogo Responsável).

As Acting Secretary of the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) within Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, Daniele Correa Cardoso is closely involved in shaping the regulatory framework for fixed-odds betting, including licensing requirements and compliance standards.

Giovanni Rocco leads the National Secretariat of Sports Betting and Economic Development of Sport at the Ministry of Sport, playing a key role in linking betting policy with broader initiatives to support and develop Brazil’s sporting ecosystem.

“This keynote will help delegates better understand what regulators are trying to achieve, so they can align their strategies early and build operations that are both engaging for players and sustainable for the long term,” said Rasmus Sojmark, CEO and Founder of SBC.

Across the wider programme, senior figures from Brazil’s government and regulatory institutions will join panels exploring how the new rules are being applied in practice across marketing, payments, technology, and other critical areas of the industry.

Panels include: 

• Inside CAIXA’s Digital Model: Renato Silva Siqueira (CEO of CAIXA)
• Building Brazil’s Regulated Digital Infrastructure: Fabio Macorin (Undersecretary for Monitoring and Enforcement, Brazilian Ministry of Finance) and Elaine Kato (Superintendent of Treasury and Labour Business, Serpro). 
• Federal, State & Municipal: The Debate Continues: Diego Campos (Innovation Director, Municipality of Osasco). 
• Breaking Down Brazil’s Marketing Rulebook: Juliana Albuquerque (Vice President, CONAR)
• Arbitration Shaping the Future of Cross-Border Solutions: Ricardo Villas Bôas Cueva (Minister, Superior Court of Justice (STJ)) 
• Trust in the Details: Integrity, Reporting and Institutional Cooperation: Ricardo Saadi (Director of Investigation and Combating Organised Crime, Brazilian Federal Police, and President, COAF) 
• Bridging Social Gaps Through Grassroots and Community Initiatives: Guilherme Nogueira Schleder (Secretary of Sports, Municipal Secretariat of Sports of the City of Rio de Janeiro) 
• The Game in a Digital Arena: Integrity and Compliance: Mariana Motta (Director, Federation, State of Rio de Janeiro of Electronic Sports, FERJEE)

The event will also welcome representatives from Brazil’s state-run lotteries, long-standing public operators that have helped shape the country’s regulated betting landscape, including CAIXA (state-owned bank, lottery operator), Loterj (Rio de Janeiro), Lotese (Sergipe), and Loteria Mineira (Minas Gerais).

With regulation now defining the pace and direction of Brazil’s betting industry, SBC Summit Rio 2026 positions itself as the essential meeting point between policymakers and market participants.

By placing government leaders and enforcement authorities at the heart of the agenda, the event provides a rare opportunity for direct dialogue, practical clarity, and alignment at a pivotal moment in the market’s development.