In March 2024, the first phase of Sigap was launched: the Authorization Module, which regulates the entry of new operators into the market. In January 2025, two more modules were made available: the File Reception Module, through which operators authorized by the SPA must send detailed daily data on their activities; and the Management Consultation Module, which allows the Secretariat to monitor and inspect this data.
According to Fabio Macorin, Deputy Secretary of Monitoring and Supervision at SPA, the solution is strategically important for the process of regulating and supervising the betting market.
“Sigap was developed to ensure the security and integrity of data, supporting SPA in monitoring the sector. It is a robust ecosystem that will continue to evolve to strengthen governance and transparency in Brazil’s gaming market,” Macorin states.
2025 planning workshop
Over two days, on April 1 and 2, teams from Serpro and SPA discussed priorities for the development of Sigap, focusing on the following areas: development of the Supervision Module; self-excluded and banned individuals from betting; and continuous improvement of infrastructure to support the growing volume of data.
Grasiele Martins, service manager for the solution at Serpro, highlighted that these actions will ensure that Sigap continues to evolve as a strategic pillar for regulating the betting sector in Brazil.
“Serpro has been working together with SPA to ensure that participants in this new market understand the system’s workflow,” emphasizes Grasiele. In her view, Sigap plays a key role in regulating and supervising Brazil’s betting market.
“It can be seen as a foundational system for the State, as it strengthens the fight against illegal practices such as money laundering and match-fixing, promoting greater transparency and integrity in this emerging market,” she adds.
High volume of data
Kamila Duarte, Serpro manager for the Ministry of Finance, acknowledged the challenge due to the scale of the numbers involved: “In just three months since operators began sending files, the system has already received approximately 500,000 sports betting files, 330,000 online gaming files, 600,000 wallet files, and 260,000 player files, totaling 1.69 million files in the system’s database. This equates to an average of 500 million records per day (each file contains up to 7,000 records), with 77 authorized operators and 174 brands currently active in the sector.”
Given the high volume of files being sent by operators, the system must ensure uninterrupted service availability. Serpro has been conducting daily studies and analysis to improve the data submission process for operators, who are still adapting their systems and gaining a better understanding of the data requirements set by SPA.
Vladimir Reis Joaquim Lopes, General Coordinator of IT (CGTI) at the Ministry of Finance, emphasized the importance of the meeting’s focus on planning. “Clear definition of the modules, core functionalities, and system integrations is essential. We also need a clear vision for integration with other agencies. This clarity will help us estimate the system’s functional scope and manage its associated costs,” he explains.
Deputy Secretary Macorin reinforces that Serpro’s support in developing and improving Sigap has been key to the system’s effectiveness and evolution, allowing for continuous updates aligned with the needs of the ministry, operators, and consumers. “We’ve seen progress not only in the Authorization and Supervision Modules but also in how betting operators are managing their operations,” he says.
“With the modules covering both authorization and supervision stages, the system enables us to maintain complete dossiers on authorized companies and provides detailed access to data on bettors, paid prizes, and game types. This allows for immediate and strategic actions to protect consumers and ensure the offering of responsible gaming,” Macorin emphasizes.
Daniela Olímpio de Oliveira, SPA’s Undersecretary for Betting Authorization, highlights the importance of mapping Sigap’s functionalities. “This will help us prepare for future reviews and adjustments so the solution becomes increasingly effective for the federal government and the country. The MF and Serpro teams are always alert to meet demands and improve this system,” she notes.
Sigap monitors and regulates the activities of operators authorized by SPA/MF, who must send daily detailed data on bets, bettors, and legal destinations, as stipulated in Article 10 of SPA/MF Ordinance No. 722, dated May 2, 2024. It is the first regulatory system for Brazil’s betting market, processing half a billion records daily, ensuring greater security and transparency in a sector that moves up to R$ 21 billion (US$3.6bn) per month, according to February 2025 data.
Developed in accordance with Laws No. 13,756/2018 and 14,790/2023, Sigap strengthens efforts to combat crimes such as money laundering and match-fixing, while promoting greater transparency in a market with massive economic impact. Any citizen can follow, through the system, authorization requests from companies seeking to operate in Brazil’s betting market.
Source: GMB
