Brazil sets 31 December 2024 deadline for betting licence compliance

Brazil’s government set 31 December 2024 as the deadline for gambling operators active in the country to comply with its licensing framework under Normative Ordinance 827. Applications filed within 90 days of the ordinance’s release will receive priority assessment, and authorised operators will receive five-year licences after paying a BRL30m fee; penalties for non-compliance are due to begin on 1 January 2025.