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iGaming and Sports Betting
One of the most heavily regulated sectors in Brazil, with new rules every quarter. We support operators from licensing to day-to-day operations.
Law No. 14,790/2023 (Brazil's fixed-odds betting law) turned sports betting and online gaming into an authorised and supervised activity, with requirements on capital, governance, responsible advertising, responsible gaming, anti-money laundering and protection of player data.
This is a flagship practice of the firm. We advise operators, platforms, content providers, affiliates and investors on authorisation before the SPA/MF (Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance), continuous regulatory adaptation, sector contracts and defence in administrative proceedings.
What we handle in iGaming and Sports Betting
Choose a matter and see how we work, what you receive and the most common questions.
iGaming Regulatory
Ongoing reading of Law 14,790/2023 and SPA/MF ordinances to keep your betting operation compliant.
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SPA/MF authorization requests handled from corporate design to the authorization ordinance.
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Contracts with suppliers, affiliates, payment providers and sponsored clubs that allocate regulatory liability.
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Review of betting campaigns, affiliates and sponsorship under SPA/MF Ordinance 1,231/2024 and CONAR Annex X.
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AML/CFT, KYC and responsible gambling programs that work in daily operations and hold up under inspection.
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LGPD compliance for betting operators: player data, biometrics, security and incident response in Brazil.
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Tax planning and compliance for betting operators: GGR levy, supervision fee, tax on winnings and tax reform.
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Licensing before the SPA and the Ministry of Finance
Corporate structuring, preparation of the authorisation application, responses to requirements and follow-up through to the decision, plus maintenance of the conditions after the licence is granted.
Continuous regulatory adaptation
Monitoring of ordinances and regulatory acts and translation into an action plan with named owners and internal deadlines, so a change of rule does not become a liability.
Betting advertising and marketing
Prior review of campaigns, contracts with influencers, affiliates and sports sponsorship, and responses to queries from consumer protection bodies and from CONAR, the Brazilian advertising self-regulatory council.
Sector contracts
Agreements with platform providers, aggregators, game studios, payment providers, KYC vendors and affiliates, with close attention to how regulatory responsibility is allocated between the parties.
Data protection and responsible gaming
Privacy policies, legal basis for processing, consent management, self-exclusion and data subject requests under Law No. 13,709/2018 (LGPD, Brazil's data protection act).
Administrative defence and litigation
Representation in enforcement proceedings, consumer claims and contractual disputes in the sector, at every instance.
Why work with us
A flagship practice of the firm
Partner Gabriel Oliveira follows the iGaming and sports betting sector closely, across regulatory, contractual and advertising work.
The sector tracked in real time
Betting regulation in Brazil is still being built. We follow the official publications and warn the client before the deadline, not after it.
Regulatory, contracts and advertising at one table
The three fronts speak to each other: the affiliate clause has to mirror the advertising rule and the player data policy.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a betting licence in Brazil?
Operating fixed-odds betting and online games in Brazil requires authorisation from the Ministry of Finance, through the SPA/MF (Secretariat of Prizes and Betting), under Law No. 14,790/2023. The application requires a Brazilian corporate structure, proof of technical, financial and integrity requirements, and compliance with continuing obligations after the licence is granted.
Is online sports betting legal in Brazil?
Yes, provided the operator holds a valid authorisation and follows the sector's rules. Law No. 14,790/2023 regulated the activity, and operating without authorisation is unlawful, exposing the operator to sanctions and to the blocking of its access channels.
What are the advertising rules for betting operators in Brazil?
Advertising must be directed at adults, disclose the risks of gambling, avoid presenting betting as a source of income and follow both the sector's specific rules and advertising self-regulation. Campaigns with influencers and affiliates require contracts with compliance obligations and control over the content published.
Does a betting operator have to comply with Brazilian data protection law?
Yes. The operation handles data that is high risk in practice: identification, financial data, betting behaviour and self-exclusion. That requires a defined legal basis, a clear privacy policy, security controls and a data subject channel under Law No. 13,709/2018 (LGPD).
Who is liable if an affiliate runs non-compliant advertising?
The operator will usually be held responsible for communications made for its benefit, even when a third party publishes them. That is why affiliate and influencer contracts should include compliance obligations, prior approval of creatives and an immediate takedown right.
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Is your betting operation compliant in Brazil?
Talk to our iGaming team to review the licensing, advertising and contracts behind your platform.