Brazil Sets Betting Regulatory Agenda For 2026-2027
Brazil.– February 27, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting establishes the next phase of the regulated market, focusing on licensing, enforcement, responsible gaming and AML controls.
Overview
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting has officially published its Regulatory Agenda for the 2026-2027 biennium, outlining the priority rules and supervisory actions that will shape the consolidation of the country’s betting market.
The roadmap aims to increase legal certainty, regulatory predictability and operational efficiency, reinforcing Brazil’s position as one of the most structured emerging gaming jurisdictions.
2026 timeline
First quarter
The regulator will review:
- operator authorization procedures
- illegal payment blocking mechanisms
- affiliate advertising rules
This directly impacts customer acquisition models and the digital ecosystem.
Second quarter
The discussion on betting in physical terminals will begin, opening the path toward a regulated retail channel.
Third quarter
The focus shifts to:
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responsible gaming policies
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prevention of gambling addiction
Fourth quarter
Authorities will strengthen:
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monitoring systems
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inspection processes
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the sanctions framework for lotteries.
2027 priorities
Early in the year, the central topic will be the regulation of:
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anti-money laundering
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counter-terrorism financing
This will be followed by rules concerning advance savings mechanisms and, in the second half of the year, the regulatory framework for Caixa-operated lotteries.
Industry impact
The agenda confirms that Brazil is entering a new phase:
From market launch to regulatory fine-tuning
The focus is no longer on creating the system, but on improving it.
Compliance as a competitive advantage
Key areas include:
- licensing
- enforcement
- AML
- sanctions
Operators that are not structurally prepared will struggle to remain competitive.
Regulated omnichannel expansion
The debate on physical terminals anticipates the integration of online and retail betting.
A key message to the market
The biennial agenda shows a regulator working with:
- long-term planning
- cyclical reviews
- structured dialogue with the industry
This is a clear sign of institutional maturity and strategic vision.
Future outlook
The success of the Brazilian model will depend on:
- effective enforcement capacity
- balancing control and growth
- the ability to adapt regulation to a fast-moving technological market
Regulation is no longer a single milestone — it is now a permanent process.
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