Brazil: SPA Extends 30-Day Ban on Social-Benefit Holders Betting Online

Brazil.– October 31, 2025 – www.zonadeazar.com  Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has extended for another 30 days the preventive ban that blocks social-program beneficiaries — including Bolsa Família recipients — from placing bets on online sportsbooks and casinos. The measure aims to ensure responsible use of public funds while data-integration systems are finalized.

Overview

According to the SPA, the extension will remain until betting operators are fully connected to the federal database verifying benefit eligibility. The decision follows reports of multiple deposit attempts from accounts linked to welfare programs.

Details / Context

Operators must now check CPF numbers and fund sources for every Pix transaction, automatically rejecting bets financed through social-aid accounts.

The SPA also requires regulated platforms to report suspicious or denied transactions to the Financial Intelligence Unit (UIF).
Officials emphasized that welfare resources are strictly intended for family support, not for gambling.

Future Outlook

Once integration is complete, the government plans to replace the blanket ban with an automated KYC system allowing verified players to bet responsibly. Industry leaders support the move, calling it vital to protect the credibility and integrity of Brazil’s regulated market.

Specific Topics

  • Responsible Gaming: safeguarding public-aid recipients.
  • Regulation: coordination between operators and federal systems.
  • Integrity: stronger compliance culture in the legal market.

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