Brazilian Court Orders Spribe to Block Aviator on Illegal Platforms
Brazil.- 22 September 2026 | www.zonadeazar.com Brazil‘s Federal District judiciary has ordered Spribe OÜ, developer and rights holder of Aviator, to take measures preventing its game from being offered by unauthorised betting platforms operating in Brazil.
The ruling does not ban Aviator from the Brazilian market and does not affect distribution to legally authorised operators. It specifically targets platforms operating outside the regulated system.
Decision by Brasília’s 7th Civil Chamber
The ruling was issued on 14 September 2026 by Brasília’s 7th Civil Chamber.
The court partially granted an interim-measures request submitted by the Federal District and Territories Public Prosecutor’s Office, MPDFT.
Ten-Day Compliance Deadline
Spribe has 10 days to implement the measures required by the court.
Failure to comply may result in a daily fine of BRL100,000.
Blocking Unauthorised Operators
The order requires Spribe to prevent Aviator from being used by companies that are not authorised to operate fixed-odds betting in Brazil.
The measure is intended to cut the technological and contractual mechanisms through which illegal sites obtain access to the game.
Integrations and Credentials
The measures cover:
- Technology integrations.
- Credentials.
- Licences.
- Access permissions.
- Authorisations.
- Other mechanisms linked to unauthorised operators.
The ruling therefore reaches the infrastructure supporting content distribution.
Continuous Monitoring
Spribe must also establish continuous monitoring of where Aviator is being used.
This includes identifying new platforms that may attempt to make the game available without authorisation.
Traceability Requirements
The court also requires stronger traceability.
Spribe will need to retain records and documentation capable of showing:
- Which operators use Aviator.
- Which integrations they use.
- Under what authorisation.
- From which jurisdiction.
- Which blocking measures were applied.
Georestriction
The ruling includes georestriction measures intended to stop unauthorised platforms from making the product available within Brazil.
The objective is to reduce the ability of blocked operators to return through new domains or alternative access routes.
Public Prosecutor Investigation
The investigation was led by the 1st Consumer Protection Prosecutor’s Office, Prodecon.
Authorities initially identified 37 internet addresses relevant to the investigation.
Aviator Found on 32 Addresses
Of those 37 addresses, 32 were found to offer or promote Aviator.
Authorities later identified further domains making the game available even after measures previously reported by Spribe.
New Domains Present Enforcement Challenge
A key concern is the ability of illegal operators to reappear through new domains.
The court order seeks to prevent enforcement from relying solely on static domain-blocking lists.
Consumer Protection
The MPDFT argued that Aviator’s presence on unauthorised sites could expose players to a number of risks.
These include:
- Uncertainty over payments.
- Difficulty identifying the service provider.
- Data-protection risks.
- Weak customer-support mechanisms.
- Absence of responsible-gambling controls.
Legal and Illegal Market Confusion
The Prosecutor’s Office also argued that having the same game available on both licensed and unlicensed websites can make it harder for consumers to distinguish authorised operators from illegal ones.
Content distribution therefore becomes part of the wider effort to distinguish the regulated market from unauthorised supply.
Developer Responsibility
The MPDFT identified Spribe as a relevant participant in the distribution chain because it is the:
- Game developer.
- Rights holder.
- Technology supplier.
- Participant in licensing.
- Participant in integration and distribution.
The Prosecutor’s position is that Spribe has technical and contractual tools capable of controlling where its product is used.
Earlier Measures Considered Insufficient
According to the MPDFT, measures previously taken by Spribe did not fully prevent Aviator from remaining available through unauthorised platforms.
The new order seeks a shift from reactive enforcement towards permanent prevention and monitoring systems.
BRL110 Million Collective Damages Claim
The civil action also includes a request for BRL110 million in collective moral damages.
That claim remains part of the ongoing proceedings and does not currently represent a final award.
Aviator Remains Available to Licensed Operators
The ruling does not require Aviator to be removed from platforms authorised under Brazil‘s federal betting framework.
Licensed operators may continue to offer the game in accordance with applicable regulation.
Regulated Market Versus Illegal Supply
The decision adds another element to Brazil‘s enforcement strategy against illegal gambling.
Measures have previously focused heavily on:
- Domain blocking.
- Payment systems.
- Advertising.
- Financial intermediaries.
This case places greater emphasis on technology suppliers and game developers.
Industry Context
Brazil has operated a federally regulated fixed-odds betting market since 2025.
One of the most significant post-regulation challenges has been reducing access to platforms that continue operating without authorisation.
The Spribe case shows authorities exploring enforcement mechanisms that go beyond the operator itself and extend into the B2B supply chain.
Next Steps and Impact
Spribe must implement the required measures within the court deadline and demonstrate that it has effective systems for identifying and blocking distribution of Aviator to unauthorised operators.
Proceedings will continue regarding the remaining requests made by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, including the damages claim.
The ruling could become relevant for other B2B suppliers operating in Brazil, particularly in relation to customer due diligence, traceability and preventing licensed content from reaching the illegal market.
Editó: @fonta
