The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has announced a significant measure that will impact the sports betting scene in Brazil.
With more than 2,000 irregular betting sites about to go offline, regulation of the sector is becoming more and more of a reality.
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What are irregular bets?
Irregular bets are those betting companies that do not have authorization from the Ministry of Finance to operate in Brazil.
Over the course of the year, the federal government has implemented rules to regulate the operation of these platforms in the country. Irregular betting represents a risk not only for punters, but also for the integrity of the sports betting market.
With Anatel's new measure, these unauthorized bets will be deactivated, putting an end to their operation.
Measures adopted by Anatel
Last Thursday, Anatel began notifying internet service providers of the need to block access to the internet. irregular bets.
As of today, October 11, these companies will have a varying amount of time to comply with the order, depending on the technical measures that each provider will use to carry out the blocking.
Therefore, this action is part of a broader government strategy to ensure that only regulated betting sites can operate in Brazil.
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Impact on punters
Punters have until 10 days to withdraw your funds from the platforms which will be deactivated.
The deadline was last Thursday, and it is necessary for those who use irregular betss look for alternatives on authorized sites.
This change seeks to protect consumers and ensure that their bets are placed on safe and regulated platforms.
The government is also concerned about the social impact, since many beneficiaries of social programs, such as Bolsa Família, are involved in high-risk betting.
The future of betting in Brazil
The regulation of sports betting in Brazil is a matter of public interest. Not only is the government shutting down irregular betsbut also working to establish a safer betting environment.
From 2025, only platforms that meet the regulatory criteria will be able to operate. This includes limitations on payment methods, such as the use of credit cards and the Bolsa Família card, which have often been used in betting. E
n August 2024, approximately 5 million Bolsa Família beneficiaries spent R$ 3 billion on bets, raising concerns about the economic and social impact of these bets.
The Federal Prosecutor's Office for Citizen's Rights is evaluating the effect of online betting on vulnerable populations, while the Federal Police is investigating international groups suspected of money laundering in the sports betting market