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Brazil moves closer to a new national strategy as lawmakers push for tighter controls across the betting sector.
A new legislative push in Brazil has placed gambling harm at the centre of political debate. Federal Deputy José Guimarães has introduced Bill No. 5,817/2025, a proposal designed to create a nationwide system for identifying, preventing and managing gambling addiction. The bill comes at a time when Brazil’s regulated betting market continues to expand, raising pressure for stronger consumer protections across all licensed operators.
The proposal outlines a coordinated national strategy, bringing together health, finance and regulatory authorities. It also positions the Ministry of Finance as the lead body responsible for defining new advertising rules that operators will be required to follow under the updated framework.
New duties for fixed-odds betting operators
The bill places direct responsibility on operators to monitor player behaviour and act when risk patterns appear.
Under the proposal, fixed-odds betting companies must introduce reporting channels for users who show signs of compulsive behaviour. Operators would also need to implement tools capable of analysing betting patterns, identifying potential harm and triggering intervention when necessary.
Weekly messages relating to loss limits would become mandatory, ensuring players regularly receive updates about their activity. Sites would also need automatic exclusion systems that activate when harmful patterns are detected or when players request additional safeguards.
These measures aim to close gaps in operator oversight and establish minimum national standards across the market, regardless of platform size or user base.
Expanded user protections through limits and self-exclusion
The bill introduces new layers of control designed to give players more power over their own activity.
Players would gain the ability to set clear spending limits and access remote self-exclusion mechanisms. These controls are intended to function both at operator level and within a broader national system that centralises exclusion across all licensed platforms. This approach aligns with Brazil’s upcoming centralized self-exclusion system, which is scheduled to launch by the end of 2025.
The proposal also directs government bodies to promote scientific research focused on identifying risk factors and developing improved early-detection models. Lawmakers argue that stronger research capability will be essential as Brazil’s betting market continues to evolve.
The Chamber of Deputies still needs to assign committees before the bill advances. With no formal deadline for review, the timeline for the proposal remains open.
Alignment with recent SPA regulations
Brazil’s wider regulatory reforms already point towards a multi-layered approach to gambling protection.
Several elements of the bill echo measures introduced by the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA). Those regulations defined a dual voluntary self-exclusion structure. One strand functions directly at operator level, while a second strand creates a unified system that blocks access to any authorised operator in the country.
Operators are required to provide direct access to the centralised system and offer clear information about self-exclusion as part of the onboarding and account-management process. Users must also have the ability to define loss and time limits across daily, weekly or monthly periods.
One of the strictest elements of the SPA rules, and reinforced through the new legislative proposal, is the prohibition on offering credit or financing to players. The government views this as a foundational step in preventing risky escalation among vulnerable users.
Companies have ninety days to adapt their systems to these requirements. After this transition period, all users will need to update their identification and tax information to continue using betting platforms.
A changing environment for Brazil’s betting industry
The bill marks another step in shaping a market built on stronger oversight and measurable safeguards.
Brazil’s move towards a regulated betting sector has created new opportunities for operators, investors and sports organisations. At the same time, lawmakers face pressure to build structures capable of protecting millions of new users moving into licensed digital environments.
Bill No. 5,817/2025 positions gambling harm as a national priority and adds new layers of accountability for both operators and state bodies. Whether the proposal advances quickly or becomes part of a longer legislative debate, it signals a clear expectation: Brazil’s future betting market will be measured not just by revenue, but by its ability to manage risk effectively.
What safeguards will ultimately define the country’s next chapter in regulated online gambling?
Source: Focus Gaming News
