The first blocking list, with more than 2,000 domains, was sent on October 11 to the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel). The second list, with 1,443 domains, was sent on October 31. Three more have been generated since then.
In December, Finance and the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) formalized a Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) to speed up and optimize the blocking of websites that illegally exploit fixed-odds betting. According to the Ministry of Finance, the measure aims to “create a fast and direct flow of information between institutions, reducing operational costs and strengthening oversight of the sector.”
The SPA is responsible for identifying and cataloging irregular websites, determining their blocking based on administrative analyses. These decisions are then sent to Anatel, which acts as the sector regulator and technical intermediary, ensuring that the orders are passed on to the companies that provide internet connection for execution.
After receiving the list of illegal betting houses, Anatel takes into account access and connectivity infrastructure to ensure greater effectiveness in blocking.
Regulation
Regulating betting is indicated by lottery and government representatives as a necessary measure. The assessment is that, without the legal provisions and restrictions provided for by law, bettors would migrate to illegal bets. Clear rules, therefore, help to separate the wheat from the chaff and prevent irregularities.
The fixed-odds sports betting market in Brazil began operating in a regulated manner on January 1, 2025. Now, to operate legally at the national level, betting companies must follow a series of requirements. Among them are the use of the “.bet.br” domain and the identification of bettors through CPF and facial recognition.
The regulation also requires transparency in bets. The bettor must be informed how much he will win if he wins. In addition, companies must follow the legislation related to the prevention of illicit practices, such as money laundering.
The regulated online betting market in Brazil will have an impact on the economy in 2025, moving approximately R$20 billion (US$ 3.4bn) in taxes and fees, according to the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL).
The estimated value includes federal grants and a 12% rate on GGR (Gross Gaming Revenue), in addition to taxes common to the service sector. The total tax burden will be 36%, which consolidates Brazil as one of the largest gambling markets in Latin America, with the potential to be among the three or four largest in the world.
The ANJL also expects the creation of 60,000 direct and indirect jobs with the regulation of the sector, which will boost areas such as information technology, advertising, media, law and compliance.
Source: GMB
