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Brazil finance ministry sets fast-track betting authorisation for 2027 Women’s World Cup

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Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting issued rules for an accelerated authorisation process for fixed-odds betting companies linked to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Eligible Brazilian FIFA partners or contractors may seek a limited licence for 24 May to 25 August 2027, paying R$1,528,767.12 and establishing a R$2.5m reserve, or apply for a five-year authorisation. Applications are due by 31 October 2026, and event-period licensees may offer bets only on the tournament.

The temporary licence is limited to eligible FIFA partners and tournament betting, making eligibility and operating restrictions central to applicants.

Earlier licence decisions by SPA and Secretariat of Prizes and Betting

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
StakelogicNot statedStakelogic enters Brazil’s regulated online gaming marketNot stated
Start BetNot statedStart Bet relaunches betting platform with expanded sports and gamification featuresNot stated
Start BetNot statedStart Bet launches redesigned betting platform after SPA approvalNot stated

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