Brazil: Apple and Google Notified Over Illegal Betting Apps
Brazil.– April 21, 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The Ministry of Justice has notified Apple and Google to explain the presence of illegal betting applications on their digital stores in Brazil.
Overview
The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has notified Apple and Google to provide explanations regarding the availability of illegal betting applications on their digital platforms. The measure follows the identification of irregular content accessible to users.
Details / Context
The notification requests information about betting applications operating without federal authorization on the Play Store and App Store.
Findings indicate that these applications can be easily found and, in some cases, are accessible to minors.
The government also questions the criteria used by the platforms to approve and distribute these applications, as well as the mechanisms used to restrict access.
Key points
Among the main aspects:
- Identification of unauthorized betting applications
- Ease of access to betting content
- Potential exposure of minors
- Need for stronger age verification controls
Current regulation establishes that unauthorized betting applications should not be available on digital stores.
Future outlook
The notification represents an initial stage of investigation by the government.
The case may lead to further measures if irregularities are confirmed, reinforcing oversight of the digital ecosystem and platform accountability.
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