Brazil's Gaming Authority Pursues Inter-State Cooperation to Establish a Centralized Betting Infrastructure

Gearing Up for a Unified Betting System in Brazil

On April 4th, the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Brasília will host a crucial meet-up featuring the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA). The agenda? To bridge the gap between federal and state gaming laws, with a focus on a single betting system that could potentially revolutionize the gaming industry in Brazil.

Representatives from each state will attend this meeting to discuss and resolve issues related to this system, paving the way for a single, national framework. This framework, the SPA believes, will foster better collaboration between federal and state agencies, leading to improved monitoring and more successful application of betting laws within Brazil's authorized online sector.

Emphasizing Responsible Gaming and Fraud Prevention

The national betting system, as per the SPA, will bring clarity to federal rules, establish best practices, and set minimum standards for responsible gambling. It will also address critical issues such as money laundering and match-fixing prevention.

This push for a unified system comes post the SPA's public consultation, which gathered industry feedback for its 2025-2026 regulatory agenda. The SPA is expected to publish the finalized agenda on April 4th, with the national betting system listed as its eighth project.

Regis Dudena, SPA's leader, has underscored the importance of continuous regulatory improvements in Brazil. “We have created a framework of main rules which is quite complete and essential for the start of the regulated fixed-odds betting market, but regulation is a cycle; there are always points to be reviewed and improved,” he stated.

Dudena also emphasized the significance of monitoring regulations in practice. "We are observing the practical effects of the rules we have created on a daily basis so that we can understand what needs to be improved."

As Brazil's betting market evolves, the SPA's push for a unified system could bring greater stability and regulatory clarity, benefiting both operators and consumers. By enhancing regulatory cohesion, promoting responsible gaming practices, and combatting illegal activities, Brazil's online gaming industry is poised for growth and increased legitimacy.

The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) in Brazil is planning to establish regulations for a single national betting system, aiming to bridge the gap between federal and state gaming laws.
The meeting on April 4th will involve representatives from each state, aiming to create a unified system that could potentially revolutionize the gaming industry in Brazil.
The expected national framework will foster better collaboration between federal and state agencies, leading to improved monitoring and more successful application of betting laws within Brazil's authorized online sector.
The SPA's national betting system will set minimum standards for responsible gambling and address critical issues such as money laundering and match-fixing prevention.
The push for a unified system comes after the SPA's public consultation, which gathered industry feedback for its 2025-2026 regulatory agenda, with the national betting system listed as its eighth project.
Regis Dudena, SPA's leader, emphasized the importance of continuous regulatory improvements, stating that the regulations are a cycle, and there are always points to be reviewed and improved.
Dudena also highlighted the significance of monitoring regulations in practice, as it allows understanding what needs to be improved, which could lead to greater stability, regulatory clarity, and growth in Brazil's online gaming industry, benefiting both operators and consumers.