Gambling regulation in Brazil explained: licences, regulator and what changes next

Regulation2026-10-04

Fixed-odds betting and online games have been licensed nationally since 1 January 2025; authorised brands must operate on .bet.br domains.

• 2025-01-01Brazil's licensed betting and online games market opens

National Licensing Framework

Fixed-odds betting and online games require national licensing. The framework operates under the current law. Authorised brands must use .bet.br domains. This requirement applies to all licensed entities. The table below outlines the specific product statuses within this regulatory environment. Operators must align their technical infrastructure with these domain rules. Compliance ensures eligibility for the licensed market. Unauthorised sites face blocking measures. Promotion of these blocked sites is prohibited. The system distinguishes between licensed and unlicensed operations clearly. See the regulation tracker for full details.

Regulatory Authority and Oversight

The Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas manages the sector. This body sits within the Ministry of Finance. It oversees the licensing process for betting and gaming. State-level lotteries operate alongside this federal structure. Caixa runs the federal lottery. Several states maintain their own lottery systems. These entities function independently of the SPA’s betting oversight. The division of responsibility affects how operators engage with different segments. Understanding this hierarchy clarifies compliance obligations. The regulator enforces the rules set by the law.

Operational Implications for Suppliers

Suppliers must verify that partner brands hold valid licences. The .bet.br domain requirement is a primary check. Non-compliant sites are blocked from the market. Their promotional activities are restricted. This creates a clear distinction between eligible and ineligible partners. Suppliers should audit their network against these criteria. The table above summarises the status of various products. It serves as a reference for compliance checks. Ensuring alignment with SPA standards avoids disruption. The regulatory framework prioritises transparency in licensing status.

Questions

Every figure on this page is computed by code from standard industry formulas and the facts of our regulation tracker, each checked a second way. See the methodology.