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Brazil investigation into Aviator exposes disputes over selective game enforcement

Enforcement & compliance

Brazilian enforcement actions against online betting games have raised concerns about coordination with the market’s developing rules. A Public Prosecutor’s Office investigation found indications that Spribe’s Aviator was available on authorised platforms and unlicensed sites; industry representatives questioned why other providers were not similarly prioritised.

Unclear enforcement criteria could affect game providers distributing titles through aggregators across Brazil’s regulated and unlicensed sites.

Earlier fines and penalties by SPA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedBrazilian Federal Police investigate money-laundering network linked to illegal bettingNot stated
Not namedNot statedBrazilian Finance Ministry orders suspension of betting ads breaching rulesNot stated
Not namedNot statedBrazilian decree allows freezing funds linked to illegal bettingNot stated
Not namedNot statedBrazil expands action against irregular betting platforms used by 25.2 millionNot stated
Not namedNot statedBrazil decree enables freezes of accounts linked to illegal bettingNot stated

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