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Brazil plans checks to block benefit recipients from betting deposits

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Brazil’s federal government plans to prevent Bolsa Família and BPC beneficiaries from making new deposits into online betting accounts by the end of 2025, following a unanimous Supreme Federal Court decision. Secretary of Prizes and Betting Regis Dudena said licensed operators would check a Serpro system when users register and make deposits; the system was intended to begin operating in September, with a one-month adjustment period.

Licensed operators will need to check beneficiaries’ status at registration and before accepting deposits.

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