Brazil closes public consultation on 2026–2027 regulatory agenda
Brazil.– 15 January 2026 – www.zonadeazar.com The Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA), part of the Ministry of Finance, has formally closed its public consultation phase aimed at gathering industry contributions for the development of the regulatory agenda covering betting and online gaming for 2026–2027.
The conclusion marks a significant milestone in Brazil’s continuing transition from legislative approval to operational regulation.
Overview
Public consultation has become a defining tool in Brazil’s regulatory landscape, enabling a transparent process that incorporates diverse perspectives from industry and society.
The SPA’s objective is clear: build a framework capable of supporting a fast-growing sector while safeguarding integrity and public trust.
The mechanism invited submissions from licensed operators, technology suppliers, professional sports organisations, responsible gambling advocates, financial institutions and individual citizens.
Details and context
The consultation allowed structured recommendations on themes such as:
• licensing requirements for new operators
• compliance and technical certification
• anti-money laundering and transaction monitoring
• advertising and sponsorship standards
• national user registry and identity verification
• enforcement, sanctions and audit tools
• consumer protection and risk mitigation
The Secretariat will now evaluate submissions and prioritise items for regulatory execution, shaping rules with direct market impact.
Relevant subthemes
1. Institutional maturity
Brazil signals commitment to a model where dialogue precedes enforcement, creating predictable conditions for long-term investment.
2. Regional influence
Brazil’s regulatory structure acts as a blueprint for Latin America.
Decisions adopted here will reverberate in neighbouring markets evaluating similar frameworks.
3. Responsible gambling leadership
The sector expects clearer obligations on user protection, risk exposure controls and behavioural monitoring.
4. Sports integrity cooperation
The consultation highlights the need for unified standards linking sports bodies, bookmakers and data providers.
Future outlook
With input gathered, the SPA enters a phase of drafting, consolidation and publication of its priorities for 2026–2027. Expected outcomes include:
• more legal certainty
• heightened compliance expectations
• operational guidance for newly licensed operators
• integration of betting monitoring systems domestically and internationally
• stronger tax contribution visibility and enforcement
Brazil steps into 2026 with momentum — evolving from a promising market to a structured and strategically governed ecosystem.
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