The system was designed to ensure effective regulation of the betting market in the country. Furthermore, the solution strengthens the fight against illegal practices, such as money laundering and manipulation of results, promoting greater transparency and integrity in a market that moves between R$18 and R$21 billion (US$ 3 and 3.4bn) per month, according to a survey by the Central Bank carried out in September 2024.
The first stage of the project was launched in March 2024 with the implementation of the Authorization Module, which regulates the entry of new agents into the market. In this second stage, Sigap provides two modules: the file reception module, through which operators authorized by SPA must send detailed data about their activities on a daily basis; and the management consultation module, which allows the Secretariat to monitor and inspect the data.
The Undersecretary of Monitoring and Inspection of the Ministry of Finance, Fabio Macorin, highlights the strategic relevance of Sigap for the process of regulating and inspecting the betting market.
“Sigap is an essential tool for ensuring compliance with the rules and the integrity of the sector. With modules that cover the authorization and inspection stages, the system allows us to maintain a complete dossier on authorized companies and obtain detailed access to data on bettors, prizes paid and game types, which enables immediate and strategic actions to protect consumers and ensure the supply of responsible games,” emphasizes Macorin.
Fábio Macorin praised the partnership with Serpro. “Since the beginning, we have had Serpro's support in the development and improvement of Sigap. This collaboration has been essential to the effectiveness of the solution, allowing for continuous updates aligned with the needs of the Ministry, operators and consumers,", analyzes the Undersecretary of Finance.
The president of Serpro, Alexandre Amorim, states that the implementation of Sigap symbolizes the government's joint effort to modernize and regulate the betting market in Brazil.
"Serpro is proud to contribute to this transformation by developing an advanced technological solution that strengthens control and supervision of the sector," says Amorim.
How Sigap operates in the betting market
Sigap monitors and regulates the activities of operators authorized by SPA/MF, which are responsible for sending detailed information on bets made, bettors and legal destinations on a daily basis. The system was designed to meet the growing volume of market data, ensuring scalability and efficiency in processing.
Every citizen can follow, through Sigap, the authorization requests of companies seeking to operate in this market in Brazil. The solution has received around 342 requests since it was made available and, now in January 2025, 7 operators and 139 brands have started operating the second phase.
The list of companies authorized by the Ministry of Finance to offer fixed-odds betting nationwide can be found here.
System development
The System Manager at Serpro's Superintendence of Tax and Labor Affairs, Clony Nunes, explains that Sigap is being implemented in stages, with the first phase starting in March 2024, allowing the request for authorization from SPA and the submission of documentation to the regulatory body. “The implementation and availability of this module marked the beginning of the process of regulating the online betting and gaming market,” Clony emphasizes.
Leonardo Paoliello, Manager of the Sigap Development Team, shares that a significant volume of files is expected for this new stage. “The system was carefully designed to handle this demand in an efficient, scalable and secure manner, ensuring high performance and reliability,” he stated.
The Manager of Analytical Solutions in the Development of Sigap, Osnyr Carvalho, reinforces the benefits of the tool for the work of the MF Secretariat. “The management panels will allow the secretariat to efficiently monitor and supervise the betting market, with great potential for expansion and adoption of other technological innovations,” he added.
“The regulation of a market that is so sensitive to society brings greater clarity, protection and integrity to all involved. With well-defined rules, it guarantees safety for consumers and encourages more transparent and ethical practices in the sector”, emphasizes Kamila Cavalcante Duarte, Manager of the Solutions Department for the Ministry of Finance.
Source: GMB
