Brazil's government is trying to show that regulation did not end when the market formally opened. In its first-year review, the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting said more than 25,000 illegal sites had been blocked in cooperation with Anatel.
What the official data says
SPA reported that 79 authorised companies were active during 2025 and that 25.2 million Brazilians placed bets over the year. The same review also highlighted more than 217,000 self-exclusion requests submitted through the centralised platform during its first 40 days.
Financial enforcement is part of the story
The Ministry of Finance also said it continued monitoring payment and financial institutions connected to transfers toward unauthorised betting companies. That matters because enforcement is no longer only about taking down websites; it is also about constraining payment rails and market infrastructure.
SINAPO points to a more permanent structure
At the end of January, the ministry created the SINAPO forum to coordinate the Union, states and the Federal District around betting and lottery oversight. The forum is not a substitute for each authority's legal powers, but it does suggest a more stable coordination model for the next regulatory phase.
Why the update matters
For licensed brands, the message is that Brazil is moving into a more operational and data-driven phase. For unauthorised operators and grey-market acquisition campaigns, the direction looks less temporary and more systematic.