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SPA suspends seven betting operators over missing system security reports

Enforcement & compliance

Brazil's Secretariat of Prizes and Betting suspended seven operators for failing to submit security assessment reports for their betting systems. The SPA said continued non-compliance could lead to proceedings and daily fines of BRL40,000; four operators remained suspended after two submitted documents and a court reinstated Pixbet's licence.

Operators in Brazil face suspension and potential daily fines if they do not provide the required system assessments.

Earlier fines and penalties by SPA

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Pay4FunBRL 2,000,000,000SPA notifies 33 payment institutions over transactions for illegal betting platformsNot stated
Pixbet, Caixa LotteriesNot statedBrazil court reinstates Pixbet licence after SPA suspensionNot stated
Not namedNot statedBrazil says Dragon PG lacks authorisation after influencer promotes siteNot stated
ACQBETNot statedBrazil report alleges illegal betting sites withheld winnings and blocked withdrawalsNot stated

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