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Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting within the Ministry of Finance is set to enhance its responsible gambling measures by establishing a centralized self-exclusion system.
This new framework, detailed in regulations published on November 10, will allow players to block themselves from participating in betting activities. It introduces two self-exclusion options: one allows players to opt out from a specific operator, while the other enables them to restrict access across all licensed platforms in Brazil.
By formalizing this dual approach, the SPA-MF aims to empower players to take control of their gambling habits and reduce the risks associated with problem gambling.
System features gambling ad control
Secretary of Prizes and Betting Regis Dudena highlighted that this initiative underscores the ministry’s commitment to safeguarding individuals while fostering a sustainable betting environment.
The centralized platform will also include an opportunity to limit access to betting-related advertisements. Dudena described the measure as a significant step forward, aligning Brazil with international standards in consumer protection.
Developed by the Federal Data Processing Service (Serpro) under the supervision of the SPA, this centralized platform is part of the government’s 2025–2026 Regulatory Agenda.
The effort involved collaboration through an Interministerial Working Group, bringing together representatives from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Sports, and the Secretariat of Social Communication of the Presidency (Secom).
Additionally, Normative Instruction No. 31 outlines the technical specifications necessary for integrating with the Betting Management System (Sigap).
“We are giving people the possibility to decide whether they want to temporarily restrict their exposure to betting, in a centralised and secure way, including reducing their access to advertising,” Dudena said. “This is a step forward that puts Brazil in a leading position in the world in caring for our population.”
Operators will only have 30 days to comply
Operators will be required to connect to the centralized database within 30 days to verify the self-exclusion status of users and refund any remaining balances for those who have opted out of betting.
This compliance timeline emphasizes the urgency of implementing the new regulations that aim to enhance player protection.
Additionally, betting companies will have 90 days to introduce technical adjustments pertaining to new self-limits aimed at managing both the time players spend betting and their monetary expenditures.
Alexandre Amorim, president of Serpro, stated that this system promotes transparency, security, and social responsibility, all while adhering to Brazil’s data protection laws and principles of digital sovereignty.
The new ordinance mandates that all licensed operators must incorporate self-limits as part of the player registration process. Bettors will need to set predefined maximum limits for their betting time and spending.
The SPA-MF anticipates that the centralized self-exclusion platform and the mandatory play limits will be fully operational before the year’s end.
Source: NEXT.io
