Brazil

Brazil’s regulated betting market

Fixed-odds sports betting was legalised under Law 13,756/2018, with online-game rules consolidated by Law 14,790/2023 and SPA regulations. Since 1 January 2025, only companies authorised by the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting may operate nationally. Each approved brand uses a .bet.br website.

The SPA’s authorised-company list is the decisive check. Match the brand, legal company and exact domain; a pending application, foreign licence or similar-looking address is not enough. State lottery products may follow a separate territorial framework, so do not confuse a state authorisation with nationwide permission.

Account and app verification

Authorised operators must identify customers and apply age and integrity controls. Betting is for adults aged 18 or over. Register only through the verified .bet.br domain or its official app link, and ensure the CPF and payment account belong to the same person.

• Check the SPA list before depositing, not just an advert or influencer link.
• Enable strong login protection and never share a one-time code with support.
• Read bonus, maximum-win, withdrawal and account-inactivity terms.
• Avoid “renda extra,” guaranteed-profit, fixed-match and loss-recovery claims.

Pix, deposits and withdrawals

Pix is a common funding and withdrawal route, but the Pix interface alone does not prove that a site is authorised. Confirm the recipient and use only accounts held in your own name. Credit-funded betting and payments routed through third parties should be treated cautiously.

Before placing a bet, check processing times, limits and whether open bets or bonus conditions delay withdrawal. A legitimate identity review may require documents through the secure account area; an unexpected request to send money for “tax,” “insurance” or “release” of winnings is a fraud warning. Keep bet IDs, Pix receipts and support messages for any complaint.

Tax and complaint routes

Receita Federal guidance states that an individual’s annual net prize from fixed-odds betting and fantasy sport can be subject to IRPF when it exceeds the annual exemption threshold. The calculation uses annual results and official instructions can change, so retain operator statements and use the current Receita service or qualified tax advice.

Start disputes with the operator’s formal support and ombudsman route. Unresolved consumer issues may be taken through the channels identified by the SPA and Brazil’s consumer-protection system. Suspected impersonation or payment fraud should also be reported promptly to the bank or payment provider.

Responsible betting

Authorised status reduces regulatory risk but cannot make betting profitable. Set deposit, loss and time limits before play, and use time-out or self-exclusion tools if control weakens. Do not chase losses, borrow to bet or treat wagering as an investment. Seek qualified health support when gambling affects finances, sleep or relationships.

This guide reflects official SPA and Receita information reviewed in September 2026. Check the live authorised-company register and current tax guidance because licences and rules can change.