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Brazilian investigation identifies Telegram channels linked to eight illegal betting platforms

Enforcement & compliance

An investigation found that Telegram channels linked to eight unauthorised fixed-odds betting platforms operating in Brazil had more than one million subscribers. The platforms promoted sports betting and slots, while users reported withdrawal difficulties; the domains were sent to the Ministry of Finance for review.

The findings point to consumer-protection and age-verification gaps for operators and regulators overseeing Brazil’s betting market.

Earlier fines and penalties by SPA and Ministry of Finance

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedBRL 11,000,000SPA reports enforcement proceedings involving 73 Brazilian operatorsNot stated
Not namedBRL 1,000,000,000Brazilian police freeze nearly BRL1bn in illegal betting operationNot stated
Not namedBRL 951,100,000Brazil police operation targets illegal betting network, with R$951.1m blockedNot stated
PolymarketNot statedCzech finance ministry orders internet providers to block PolymarketNot stated
Not namedNot statedBrazil’s finance ministry notifies 37 fintechs over illegal betting transactionsNot stated

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