GMB - Did the Brazilian market need a face-to-face event of this level?
Fabricio Murakami - Without a doubt! The situation in the Brazilian market was asking for a face-to-face event of this level, after all the scarcity of events due to the pandemic limited the exchange of knowledge, experiences and networking more effectively.
Can the strength of BiS and its dissemination in the media help to understand that this industry should be legalized for the benefit of the country?
I believe that the role of BiS within the current scenario is of paramount importance so that not only the industry, but society and government, can better understand what the gaming industry represents and all the benefits it can bring in the economic and social sphere.
What topics will you cover or would like to develop on your panel?
We’ll talk a little about the regional characteristics that are necessary for a good entry and development of companies here in Brazil. Important points that guide the issue of the so-called tropicalization.
How do you analyze Brazil's growth this year specifically in the gaming market segment where you work and specialize? What are your expectations for 2022?
It was an incredible year for our company and for the market in general. Seeing that the demystification of this market in Brazil occurs every day, for us who have been working in this sector for many years, is very gratifying! Expectations are very high! Even more when talking about regulation and all the investment that the industry is returning to Brazil.
At what point do you see the local gaming market in general and its evolution in 2021 from a political and regulatory perspective?
Although slow, I think that government guidelines are increasingly focused on the taxation model that makes the industry's activity here in Brazil viable in a healthy way.
Were the results of Pay4Fun's work this year as expected? Do you have plans in Brazil to grow and contribute more to the local market?
They went far beyond what was designed internally at Pay4Fun. This was the result of massive investments in technology and products, at a time of many uncertainties due to the pandemic.
In the most recent discussions about gaming activity in Brazil, the main players believe that the country is closer than ever to regulation. Do you share the same opinion? Do you believe it is possible to approve all game verticals in Brazil during the next year?
I also believe that we are very close to regulation. I believe that for next year we will finally have the regularization of the activity here in the country!
All about the Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS)
Due to the health crisis, several events, trade shows and congresses had to be postponed or even canceled throughout 2020 and 2021; however, with the advance of immunization across the country, things are slowly returning to normality. Thus, the Brazilian iGaming Summit (BiS) will take place at Espaço Boulevard JK, in São Paulo, on December 1st and 2nd with the strategic partnership of Games Magazine Brasil, and will be attended by investors and entrepreneurs from diferente sectors such as sports betting, communication, affiliates, lotteries and regulators. For the first time, it will take place in a hybrid model, with real-time broadcasts and big screens spread throughout the conference space.
To ensure the safety of guests, event organizers will respect all recommended health safety protocols. With this, BiS will be the return point of in-person events for the gaming sector in Brazil and a great opportunity to connect entrepreneurs of the gaming market to the country's political personalities and actors involved in the regulation process. They will discuss and analyze what will be the next steps to pass legislation for the sector, and what are the trends for the development of this market in Brazil.
For more information, enter the event's official website.
To register for the Brazilian iGaming Summit, click here.
Source: GMB
