Hanzbet announces a strategic collaboration with BigBet and prepares to return to Brazil’s regulated betting market.
Announced recently, the deal will see Hanzbet operate together with BigBet. iGaming Business reports that the brand runs under the license of Big Brazil, the same umbrella covering Apostar and Caesars Sportsbook.
This move follows a contentious split between Hanzbet and its former local license holder, EA Entretenimento e Esportes Ltda (EA). The company stopped its operations following the dispute. However, it now positions the BigBet collaboration as a new beginning.
Rodrigo Cariola, CEO of Big Brazil/BigBet said that this merger represents more than a collaboration between the two companies–it’s a firm step toward strengthening the Brazilian regulated betting market. They remain committed to compliance, responsible gaming, and delivering a high-quality experience for everyone.
Gabriel Martins, CEO of Hanzbet said that the company keeps focused on transparency and integrity. He said they have always conducted their actions with clarity, seriousness, and loyalty. They will continue, now stronger than ever, alongside a great brand like BigBet.
BigBet may absorb Hanzbet’s customer base and operations into its existing infrastructure, though details of the merger remain unclear. Observers expect more announcements soon.
The exit of Hanzbet followed a public dispute with EA. Hanzbet states that EA announced the closure of the platform without approval and blocked company leadership from internal systems.
Eduardo Peres, founder and CMO of Hanzbet, claims decision-makers suddenly excluded his team from the process. Peres described the relationship with EA in a public statement on LinkedIn as a true operational dictatorship, accusing the license holder of deliberately redirecting users to its own brand, BateuBet.
Peres also alleges EA withdrew liquidity from Hanzbet while advising users to withdraw their funds before the official closure of the platform on July 31, effectively making withdrawals impossible.
