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Gambling licensing in Brazil
Since 1 January 2025 fixed-odds betting on sports events and online games may only be offered in Brazil by companies authorised by the Ministry of Finance's Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA/MF). Each authorisation is granted by a published ministerial order (portaria), lasts five years and allows up to three brands. Licensed sites must operate exclusively on the .bet.br domain. The SPA publishes the official list of authorised companies, brands and domains.
Information reviewed: 25 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Primary framework
- Lei nº 14.790/2023 and Lei nº 13.756/2018 (fixed-odds betting)
- Minimum age
- 18
Licence categories
- Autorização para apostas de quota fixa (fixed-odds betting authorisation — sports events and online games)
Key licensee requirements
- Hold an SPA/MF authorisation published by portaria before offering bets
- Operate only through the .bet.br domains named in the authorisation (maximum three brands)
- Be a company incorporated in Brazil with a Brazilian partner holding at least 20% of the capital
- Pay the BRL 30 million authorisation fee and meet minimum capital requirements
- Verify identity and age (18+) with facial recognition; no credit cards or crypto for deposits
- Follow responsible gambling, advertising and anti-money-laundering rules
Legislation and standards
Lei nº 14.790/2023
Regulates fixed-odds betting on real sports events and online games.
Lei nº 13.756/2018
Created the fixed-odds betting lottery modality.
Portaria SPA/MF nº 827/2024
Sets the authorisation procedure and conditions for operators.
Portaria SPA/MF nº 1.231/2024
Responsible gambling and advertising rules.