Brazil Joins the Macolin Convention Against Match-Fixing
Brazil.– September 9, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The country reinforces its commitment to sports integrity by adhering to the Council of Europe’s Macolin Convention, strengthening its stance against betting fraud.
Overview
Brazil has taken a historic step in safeguarding sports integrity by officially joining the Macolin Convention, the Council of Europe’s international treaty designed to combat match-fixing. The move signals the government’s commitment to stronger prevention, international cooperation, and stricter betting oversight.
Details and context
What is the Macolin Convention?
Launched in 2014, the Convention provides a global legal framework against sports manipulation. It encourages collaboration between governments, sports organizations, betting operators, and law enforcement agencies to dismantle criminal networks driving fraud in sports.
Brazil’s decision
With a rapidly growing betting market, Brazil’s entry comes at a critical time. The Ministries of Sports and Finance confirmed that the measure aims to protect both athletes and the industry from practices that undermine credibility.
Industry impact
Greater transparency
Licensed operators will benefit from enhanced trust. Regulators must now implement monitoring systems, share betting data, and impose clear sanctions on offenders.
Protecting athletes and bettors
Sports such as football, volleyball, and basketball—highly exposed to manipulation—will gain new layers of protection. A national integrity hub is expected to coordinate efforts between sports federations and authorized betting platforms.
Future outlook
Brazil’s adherence to the Convention paves the way for deeper international cooperation, granting access to shared databases, early-warning systems, and joint investigations.
The decision also increases pressure on illegal operators, narrowing their room for action.
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