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Brazil court reinstates Pixbet licence after SPA suspension

Enforcement & compliance

A federal court judge overturned the effects of Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets’ suspension of Pixbet’s online gambling licence on 11 April. The SPA had suspended four operators over missing technical certifications; Pixbet said it had filed three documents in February and the remaining integration certificate the day before the suspension. A lawyer cited in an industry analysis criticised the suspension as disproportionate.

The ruling restored Pixbet’s authorisation after the regulator suspended it over certification filings.

Earlier fines and penalties by SPA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedBrazil says Dragon PG lacks authorisation after influencer promotes siteNot stated
ACQBETNot statedBrazil report alleges illegal betting sites withheld winnings and blocked withdrawalsNot stated

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