MPES and DPES agree support for vulnerable online gambling consumers in Brazil

By SectorWire desk · 15 September 2026

Summary

Espírito Santo's public prosecution service, MPES, and public defender's office, DPES, signed a consumer protection cooperation agreement. They signed it during a gambling and indebtedness course in Vitória on 11 September. The agreement covers support, legal representation and help renegotiating debts for financially vulnerable online gambling consumers.

Why it matters

The agreement provides financially vulnerable online gambling consumers with support, legal representation and help renegotiating debts.

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