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MPDFT sues Blaze and Virginia Fonseca over alleged betting advertising abuses

Enforcement & compliance

Brazil’s Federal District and Territories Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPDFT) filed a civil action on 9 July against Blaze and influencer Virginia Fonseca over alleged abusive betting advertising during the 2026 World Cup. It seeks joint liability and R$120 million in collective moral damages; Blaze’s owner, Foggo Entertainment, said it had not been formally notified and would respond to the authorities once notified.

The action seeks substantial damages and could affect how betting operators and promoters advertise in Brazil.

Earlier fines and penalties by MPDFT

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Not namedNot statedBrazilian prosecutors identify ten more sites offering unauthorised Airplane GameNot stated
Blaze, Foggo EntertainmentBRL 200,000MPDFT investigates Blaze over alleged consumer practices in BrazilNot stated
SPRIBENot statedMPDFT opens investigation into Spribe and Aviator in BrazilNot stated

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