SPA blocks 66,482 illegal betting domains and issues R$18.019m in fines

By SectorWire desk · 12 September 2026

Summary

Brazil’s SPA blocked 66,482 unauthorised betting domains between 15 January 2025 and 2 September 2026, citing access-to-information data. The regulator issued 20 fines and another fine accompanied by an activity suspension, bringing total financial penalties to R$18.019m.

Why it matters

The enforcement includes domain blocking, financial penalties and an activity suspension, with proceedings covering responsible gambling and advertising breaches.

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