Brazil Shuts Down Nearly 23,000 Illegal Betting Sites, SPA Reports
Brazil.– November 4, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com The Brazilian government has intensified its crackdown on unlicensed gambling. The Secretariat of Betting (SPA) confirmed that nearly 23,000 illegal betting sites have been taken offline in one of the country’s largest digital enforcement operations to date.
Overview
According to the Ministry of Finance, through the SPA, around 23,000 illegal platforms have been blocked since the new regulatory framework came into effect. The initiative underscores the government’s commitment to transparency, market integrity, and consumer protection.
Details / Context
The measure was coordinated by the Ministry of Finance, Anatel (the National Telecommunications Agency), and the Federal Revenue Service. The main goal is to dismantle unlicensed networks that compromise market credibility, evade taxes, and put user data at risk.
The SPA stated that many of these platforms offered unregulated services, used offshore accounts, and ignored responsible gaming standards.
Specific subtopics
- Enforcement & compliance: The actions include domain blocking, payment suspension, and the automatic reporting of suspicious IP addresses.
- Player protection: Authorities have prioritised shutting down websites that fail to provide deposit limits, self-exclusion tools, or responsible gaming policies.
- Regulatory transparency: The initiative strengthens SPA’s role as supervisory authority and moves Brazil closer to a safe, regulated iGaming ecosystem.
- Institutional cooperation: The crackdown involved partnerships with domestic and international cybersecurity and data-protection agencies.
Future outlook
Government officials plan to continue strict monitoring through 2026, expanding citizen reporting channels and technical alliances to detect illegal operators. The message is clear: the future of iGaming in Brazil will rest on legality, innovation, and user protection.
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