Brazil

San José – October 16, 2026 -- Brazilian poker player Gabriel "kingqueensuited" Tavares took home $204,657 by winning Americas Cardroom's Sunday Banana two weeks in a row, on Oct. 4 and Oct. 11. He has also reached Day 2 of the $5 Million GTD NLH Venom PKO.

Two Sunday Banana titles pay $96,336 and $108,321

The Oct. 4 Sunday Banana, a $1,050 buy-in event, drew 436 entries and built a $436,000 prize pool. Tavares won $96,336. A week later, he finished first among 502 entries competing for $502,000, earning $108,321.

"Consistency is very important," Tavares said in an Americas Cardroom interview. He credited discipline at the second final table, where he held a medium stack against much shorter opponents.

Bran, Romania – September 18, 2026 -- Flying Fish, the flavored beer brand owned by AB InBev, is inviting drinkers in six countries to compete for a trip to Bran Castle in Romania for a Halloween party on November 7, 2026.

The promotion, called "Do You Dare to Party at Dracula's Castle?", runs across South Africa, Brazil, Mexico, Belgium, Peru and Canada. Entries open through October 20, 2026, with four winners selected from each of the six markets.

Winners get an all-inclusive trip and access to a DJ lineup

Winning entrants receive an all-inclusive trip to Romania and entry to the November 7 event at Bran Castle. International DJs Sickick, Dubdogz and Miro will headline the celebration, with additional special guest appearances still to be announced.

São Paulo – September 16, 2026 -- Gol Airlines is opening new travel routes between Europe and South America, giving travelers fresh ways to reach Argentine Patagonia through Brazil.

Seasonal flights link São Paulo to Patagonia's glaciers and Antarctic gateway

The airline now offers a seasonal route from São Paulo/Guarulhos to El Calafate, with a connecting flight to Ushuaia. El Calafate serves as the entry point to Los Glaciares National Park and the Perito Moreno Glacier, while Ushuaia, nicknamed the "city at the end of the world," is one of the main departure points for Antarctica cruises.