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Brazil reports 339,376 self-exclusion requests and more than 27,000 illegal sites blocked

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Brazilian government representatives presented online betting oversight figures at SBC Summit Rio on 4 March. The central self-exclusion platform had received 339,376 requests, while a sports ministry secretary said authorities had blocked more than 27,000 illegal websites; officials also discussed prediction markets and compliance priorities for 2026.

Operators and suppliers face continued compliance scrutiny as Brazil pursues authorised-market rules and action against illegal betting sites.

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