Brazil moves toward unified gambling framework with national betting system talks

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:42 PM
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  • Jacob Woodward, ReadWrite

Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) will bring together state officials on Friday, April 4 in Brasília to lay the groundwork for a national betting system aimed at aligning the country’s fragmented gambling regulations.

The meeting is another step in federal efforts to standardize oversight as Brazil’s online betting market evolves under new national legislation.

Each of Brazil’s states has been asked to send a representative to discuss up to three pressing issues tied to the creation of a unified regulatory framework.

The SPA believes a centralized system would enhance coordination between federal and state authorities, clarify the scope of federal rules, and establish consistent standards for responsible gambling practices, anti-money laundering protocols, and match-fixing prevention.