---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001477932-26-005898"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MRDN"
cik: "0001437925"
company_name: "Meridian Holdings Inc./NV"
filed_at: "2026-09-29T20:15:41+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-10-12T13:49:53.418295+00:00"
event_type: "regulatory"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.35
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Meridian Holdings says Brazil betting ban has immaterial revenue impact

## Summary
- Brazil's President signed a Provisional Measure on Sept. 25, 2026 banning online betting, intermediation and advertising, and requiring funds returned to bettors.
- Meridianbet operates in Brazil through Meridian Gaming Brasil SPE Ltda under authorization SPA/MF nº 0086/2024, granted by Portaria SPA/MF nº 526 of March 14, 2025.
- Meridian Holdings says Brazil represents an immaterial share of group revenue and that it entered the market conservatively with limited marketing spend.
- The Brazilian authorization runs until Dec. 31, 2029; the measure is valid 60 days, may be extended once for 60 more, and needs Congress approval to remain in effect.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001477932-26-005898
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MRDN
- cik: 0001437925
- company_name: Meridian Holdings Inc./NV
- filed_at: 2026-09-29T20:15:41+00:00
- event_type: regulatory
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437925/000147793226005898/0001477932-26-005898-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437925/000147793226005898/meridian_8k.htm

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