The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) has published new rules which will allow bettors in Brazil to self-exclude from gambling platforms.
On Monday, the SPA published Normative Ordinance No 2,579 and Normative Instruction No 31, which will reinforce its policies of protecting bettors and promoting responsible gambling.
The centralised self-exclusion platform, which has been developed by the Federal Data Processing Service, is expected to be available by the end of 2025.
The measure will allow bettors to voluntarily request the blocking of their registration to betting platforms, with the tool available either for application to specific operators, or as an all-encompassing version which will cover all federally licensed betting platforms.
This can either be for a fixed term or indefinitely.
Additionally, operators will have to implement mandatory self-limits on time and wagering amounts at the time of registration.
These new measures align with the SPA’s 2025-26 regulatory agenda, which it laid out in April, with the regulator stating at the time the implementation of a national platform for players to self-exclude was the “most important” item.
SPA chief Regis Dudena reiterated the protection of players was the regulator’s chief concern and he expects the self-exclusion scheme will prove to be successful.
“We are giving people the possibility to decide whether they want to temporarily restrict their exposure to betting, in a centralised and secure way, including reducing their access to advertising,” Dudena said. “This is a step forward that puts Brazil in a leading position in the world in caring for our population.”
Brazil operators given 30 days to adjust to self-exclusion requirements
The measures will mandate operators to verify a user’s status in the centralised self-exclusion database through Sigap, Brazil’s betting management system, using players’ Individual Taxpayer Registration (CPF) numbers.
This must be done at account registration, at first login each day and every 15 days for all active users.
Operators must immediately block new bets of users marked “Blocked – Centralised Self-Exclusion” and close their account within three days from the date of the query.
Operators should refund any remaining funds or value of open bets to bettors within two days, with the record of the communication maintained for at least five years.
It will be forbidden for operators to carry out active communication, targeted advertising or direct notifications to users to inform them of the possibility of readmission to the betting system.
Within 30 days of Monday’s publication of the new measures, operators must integrate with the centralised self-exclusion system.
A 90-day period has been granted for operators to adapt their betting systems, implement the self-limit tools and update their registration forms.
The self-limit tools will allow bettors to set daily, weekly or monthly betting limits, either on time spent or amount wagered. Users can choose to receive program alerts or usage blocks according to the time elapsed in their betting session.
Bettors can also pause their accounts temporarily. They will still have access to their accounts but will be unable to place bets.
As part of its 2025-26 regulatory agenda, the SPA has published new rules ensuring bettors can self-exclude and set limits for their play.