Brazil's Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has granted BPX Bets Sports Group Ltda definitive authorisation to operate in the fixed-odds betting market. The approval, published on 23 March, runs until 31 December 2029; BPX operates VaideBet, Betpix365 and Obabet.
The decision moves BPX from court-authorised operation to a definitive approval in Brazil's betting market.
| Date | Company | Amount | Story | Appeal status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BPX Bets Sports Group, VaideBet | Not stated | Brazil’s SPA authorises BPX Bets to operate three betting brands through 2029 | Not stated | |
| BPX Bets Sports Group | Not stated | Brazil's SPA grants BPX Bets Sports Group authorisation through 2029 | Not stated | |
| Nosso Time Igaming | Not stated | Brazil’s SPA authorises Nosso Time Igaming to operate Joga Junto | Not stated | |
| BB Gaming, BRA | Not stated | BBGaming to launch BRA under Brazil’s federal betting authorisation | Not stated | |
| BB Gaming | Not stated | BB Gaming plans BRA’s regulated Brazil launch for 24 February | Not stated |
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Betsson said it received a full licence to operate in Brazil, valid for five years from 25 February. The authorisation followed provisional approval while the company completed technical certifications. Separately, a court order authorised BPX Bets Sports Group to offer fixed-odds betting provisionally through VaideBet, BetPix365 and ObaBet; the SPA subsequently authorised the three brands.
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