Brazil: Prosecutor Warns of Legal Risks in Online Betting

Brazil.– September 3, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com  A state prosecutor warned of serious legal, social, and psychological risks linked to the uncontrolled growth of online betting in Brazil.

Overview

A prosecutor from the Public Ministry of Minas Gerais revealed that 14% of the population is already involved in online betting, and that in 2024 more than R$ 13 billion were transferred via Pix to betting platforms.

Details / context

The official pointed to a direct conflict between the legalization of sports betting and the Over-Indebtedness Law, which seeks to protect consumers from irresponsible credit offers. He also noted that many underage players have free access to platforms, despite the availability of technology capable of blocking them.

Protection for vulnerable consumers

He argued that digital influencers promoting betting should be legally responsible as suppliers under the Consumer Protection Code. He also stressed that bets placed by people suffering from gambling addiction should be considered null and void, as abusive practices against hyper-vulnerable consumers.

Neuro-rights and mental health

The prosecutor further highlighted the importance of legally protecting decision-making capacity, in light of the biases and stimuli of the digital environment. In his view, the Public Ministry must act as the guardian of fundamental rights.

Future outlook

This warning represents an urgent call to strengthen Brazil’s regulatory framework for iGaming. To balance growth with consumer safety, the country will need control technologies, stricter regulation, and shared responsibility among operators, authorities, and public figures.

Zona de Azar stresses that the expansion of online betting in Brazil must go hand in hand with legal safeguards prioritizing transparency and consumer protection.

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