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Brazil tightens crackdown on prediction markets as unregulated betting sites are blocked Brazil

Brazil has moved against prediction-market operators that authorities say function like unlicensed betting businesses, escalating its enforcement campaign against digital gambling products outside the federal regulatory system.

April 28, 2026

Brazil’s SPA and Ipea sign cooperation deal to monitor betting market and study social impacts Brazil

Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting and the Institute for Applied Economic Research have signed a technical cooperation agreement aimed at building public monitoring indicators for the fixed-odds betting market and producing evidence-based studies on the sector’s socioeconomic effects.

April 23, 2026

Brazil’s Justice Ministry challenges Google and Apple over illegal betting apps Brazil

Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security has sent formal notices to Google Brasil and Apple after identifying more than 120 betting apps in the Play Store and App Store that were allegedly available without federal authorisation, raising new pressure on the role of digital platforms in policing the country’s regulated betting market.

April 22, 2026

Brazil reportedly preparing presidential decree to tighten online betting rules Brazil

Brazil’s federal government is reportedly drafting a new presidential decree that would impose fresh restrictions on online betting operators, with Casa Civil coordinating the work alongside the Ministries of Finance, Planning and Justice as Brasília shifts toward a tougher consumer-protection phase in the sector.

April 20, 2026

Brazil updates authorized betting brands as Finance Ministry revises operator roster Brazil

Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has published a new ordinance revising the list of brands allowed to operate in the country’s regulated betting market, showing that the government is still fine-tuning operator portfolios as the sector matures.

April 7, 2026

Brazil launches national policy to combat match-fixing in sports betting Brazil

Brazil has formally launched a new national policy aimed at preventing and combating the manipulation of sports results, creating a coordinated federal framework to protect the integrity of competitions as the country’s regulated betting market continues to evolve.

April 6, 2026

Brazil reaffirms election betting ban as electoral court tightens digital platform rules Brazil

Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has reinforced the legal boundary around election-related betting while unveiling a broader package of digital platform rules for the 2026 vote, combining gambling restrictions with tougher oversight of AI tools, political content and online moderation.

March 30, 2026

Brazil’s regulated betting market braces for STF conciliation fight over Bolsa Família-linked betting restrictions Brazil

Operators and retail groups are finalising legal arguments ahead of a Supreme Federal Court conciliation session that will define how far the government can go in blocking welfare-linked betting activity—while keeping the core principle that social-assistance funds should not be used for gambling

March 23, 2026

Brazil: Senator Eduardo Girão files Bill 1018/2026 to ban cashback, loyalty/VIP programs and “gamification” on fixed-odds betting platforms Brazil

The proposal would add a new Article 29-A to Law 14.790/2023, prohibiting incentive and retention mechanisms tied to a bettor’s behaviour—such as points/rewards, cashback, missions and rankings—and would also restrict personalised reactivation messages. Operators would have 90 days to adapt after enactment.

March 20, 2026

BGaming Partners With Centurion Association for Charity and Social Initiatives in Brazil BGaming Brazil

Popular iGaming content provider BGaming is proud to announce a collaboration with Centurion Association, a prominent Brazilian non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to sports, education, and personal growth opportunities for underserved populations. The association sees combat sports as a powerful way to build discipline, confidence, and pathways for social mobility.

March 19, 2026