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Brazil’s SPA opens 35 sanction cases over Copinha betting offers

Enforcement & compliance

Brazil’s Ministry of Finance opened 35 sanction proceedings against betting companies over offers on Copinha youth football matches. The ministry’s December 2024 technical note prohibited betting on the tournament, sponsorship and related advertising; the companies’ names will be disclosed after appeal options end, and the proceedings remain subject to responses and appeals.

The cases clarify enforcement exposure for operators offering bets on youth competitions in Brazil.

Earlier fines and penalties by these regulators

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
LototinsNot statedPalmas judge suspends Lototins fixed-odds betting and gaming machinesNot stated
Pixbet, EA EntertainmentNot statedSPA suspensions leave two Brazilian betting operators offlineNot stated
Pixbet, BETesporteNot statedSPA suspends seven betting operators over cybersecurity reports in BrazilNot stated
BlazeNot statedConar warns Blaze and Maya Massafera over betting bonus advertsNot stated
Not namedNot statedAustrian authorities raid Vienna headquarters of illegal lottery operationNot stated

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