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Brazil’s SPA sends 2,040 unauthorised betting domains for blocking

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Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting sent 2,040 suspected unauthorised betting domains to Anatel for blocking from 11 October, the report said. It said 96 companies, representing 210 betting options, could continue operating until year-end; eligible bookmakers must pay a R$30m grant to operate from January 2025.

Operators outside the approved list face blocking, while eligible firms must meet the stated grant condition to continue in 2025.

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Brazilian authorities investigate around 40 gambling accounts over suspected money laundering links

Brazilian authorities are examining around 40 online gambling accounts for suspected links to money laundering and organised crime. Authorities identified the accounts during efforts to return player money after a nationwide online betting shutdown. Finance Minister Dario Durigan said some balances exceeded R$500,000.

Brazilian authorities are examining around 40 high-value online gambling accounts for suspected links to money laundering and organised crime, according to Finance Minister Dario Durigan. The accounts were identified during work to return player funds held by operators after the country's online betting shutdown. No account holders have been publicly identified and no formal criminal charges have been announced.

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