Nexus International, the gaming company founded by Gurhan Kiziloz, is forecasting $1.45 billion in revenue for 2025, up from an estimated $400 million in the previous year. The projection is grounded in the continued growth of Megaposta, its flagship platform, which has been operating in Brazil and is now formally licensed under the country’s recently introduced regulatory framework.
The Brazilian market is not new territory for Nexus. Megaposta has been active in the region for several years, driving user growth through aggressive offline media campaigns and locally tailored marketing. What has changed is the regulatory environment. With Brazil’s formal licensing regime now in place, Nexus has transitioned from operating in a grey area to holding a recognised legal position. This has not altered the company’s focus but has elevated the stakes. It now operates under tighter scrutiny, with heightened obligations around compliance, consumer protection, and tax reporting.
Unlike global operators entering Brazil in response to the regulatory shift, Nexus is not repositioning itself but reinforcing an existing market presence. The 2025 revenue target reflects this continuity and scale rather than geographic expansion. It also suggests confidence in the structural foundations already built in Brazil, where Megaposta has established itself as a familiar brand in the tough-to-crack market.
At the centre of this operation is Gurhan Kiziloz, a founder known as much for his kinetic leadership style as for his resistance to business orthodoxy. Publicly, he has dismissed obscure planning as inefficient and prefers momentum over process. “I don’t reflect,” he said in a recent interview. “I just keep moving.” That mindset has contributed to the company’s rapid growth but may face new limitations in an environment governed by rules, not speed.
Brazil’s gambling regulations, while opening the market to formal entrants, have also introduced a level of oversight that Nexus must now navigate with care. Licensed operators are expected to meet high standards for user safety, data integrity, and responsible gambling features. For a company led by a founder who delegates detail, success will hinge on the operational depth of the team behind the brand.
Nexus appears aware of the shift. Since securing its licence, the company has stepped up local investment and is reportedly building out infrastructure to support long-term compliance. While few formal statements have been made, the strategy appears to prioritise embedding Megaposta more deeply into Brazil’s consumer landscape while satisfying regulatory demands.
Still, the path forward is uncertain. The company’s ability to hit its revenue forecast depends not just on market size, but on execution under pressure. The challenge will be maintaining the speed and appeal that helped Megaposta scale, without exposing the business to regulatory lapses that could jeopardise its licence or reputation.
The $1.45 billion projection is more than a target, it is a test of whether a founder-led company, known for its unfiltered ambition, can evolve into a disciplined operator in one of the world’s most closely watched gaming markets. In Brazil, speed is no longer enough. Structure, now, will matter.
