The founder of the SiGMA Group, Give Pulis, met yesterday Plinio Lemos Jorge, President of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL), as well as members of the União Brasil Party – National President, Antonio Eduardo Gonçalves de Rueda, the Councillor, Mariana Monteiro Fernandes de Carvalho, and Manuel Arruda, President of the Party. He also joined them Vinícius Moraes De Carvalho, Investment Partner of Ikigai Ventures.
In the words of SiGMA Group founder, Eman Pulis, “It was a great opportunity to meet some of Brazil's most influential figures in the gaming and regulatory landscape and to share our plans at SiGMA with them. 18 months ago we launched the dream of setting foot in the Americas and being one of the most significant conferences for the region, and not just for the sake of having a conference, but to lead the charge and raise awareness that online gambling regulated is the way to go.
I see a very bright future, not only for the Americas, not only for Brazil, but especially for Sao Paulo".
Speaking to SiGMA News, Jorge commented: “As president of ANJL, I can only thank, on behalf of the members, the receptiveness of the SiGMA Group, through its president, Eman Pulis, during BIS SiGMA Americas.
We talked about the national scenario of the sports betting and online gaming market at a very important moment, in which Brazil structures the regulations of the sector. My guests and I were impressed by the scale of the event, which confirms our country as a promising market.
Mr. Pulis invited us to be present at other editions of SiGMA, including in other countries. There will certainly be new opportunities to continue bringing our vision of Brazil to major global players"
Having assumed his role only a few weeks ago following the conclusion of the outgoing president's one-year term Wesley Cardia, Lemos Jorge, a prominent attorney and former judge, brings a diverse skill set to his new role. His emphasis on active listening, collaboration and transparency highlights his commitment to effectively represent and defend the interests of ANJL members.
Jorge is a lawyer and partner of Lemos Jorge Advogados Associados, he holds a Master's degree in Tax Law from the PUC-SP, he is a doctoral candidate in Commercial Law and a former judge at the Tax and Tariff Court of the State of São Paulo.
Il União Brasil Party is a Brazilian political party. The party was founded on 6 October 2021 by the merger of the Democrats (DEM) and the Social Liberal Party (PSL). The merger created Brazil's largest party and was approved by Brazil's Superior Electoral Tribunal on February 8, 2022.
