Brazil strengthens self-exclusion and ID verification in online
The Ministry of Finance of Brazil published a new ordinance that redefines the procedures for player self-exclusion and identity verification on fixed-odds betting platforms. Companies will have 90 days to comply with the new rules, which strengthen responsible gaming policies and user security.
The Brazilian government is advancing in consolidating a stricter regulatory framework for the betting sector. The Ministry of Finance issued Ordinance SPA/MF No. 2,579, published on November 7, 2025, in the Official Gazette of the Union, which updates the rules on voluntary player self-exclusion and introduces new requirements for user identification and protection.
The measure modifies Ordinance No. 1,231/2024 and is part of the implementation process of Law No. 14,790/2023, which regulates fixed-odds betting in Brazil. The central objective is to reinforce mechanisms to prevent gambling addiction, ensure greater traceability in operations, and improve security standards in a market that is in full expansion.
New self-exclusion modalities
Among the main innovations, the ordinance expands the definition of self-exclusion and introduces two differentiated modalities:
- Specific self-exclusion: the player is blocked only on a particular operator.
- Centralized self-exclusion: the restriction applies to all licensed platforms in Brazil, preventing access to the national betting system.
This measure aims to prevent self-excluded users from continuing to bet on other operators, a frequent problem in previous systems.
Additionally, operators must offer personalized control options, allowing users to set time and spending limits, as well as temporary or permanent suspension of their account.
According to the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), the goal is “to create a safer environment in which bettors can exercise control over their behavior without losing access to information or assistance channels.”
Greater transparency and control over operators
The new ordinance requires all platforms to include visible and direct links to the official SPA portal, from where users can process their centralized self-exclusion.
Likewise, companies must update their Terms and Conditions, notify users about the changes, and again obtain their informed consent to continue operating.
The Ministry of Finance granted a 90-day period for operators to comply with the new requirements. After this period, accounts that are not updated will be subject to suspension as provided in the previous regulations.
Mandatory registration and measures against credit to players
One of the most relevant points of the new regulation is the requirement for a complete registration of players, with verifiable information about name, address, phone number, email, country of residence, gender, and identity document with digitized photo.
This requirement, aligned with international know your customer (KYC) policies, aims to prevent fraud, identity theft, and money laundering in the digital environment.
The ordinance also expressly prohibits operators from establishing agreements with financial entities or intermediaries that facilitate access to credit for betting, a practice that the Ministry considers incompatible with consumer protection and responsible gaming policies.
“The Government’s commitment is to guarantee a solid, transparent, and socially responsible regulated market,” stated a communiqué from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets, dependent on the Ministry of Finance.
One more step towards regulatory maturity
The regulatory update is framed in the final phase of implementing the betting regulatory framework in Brazil, scheduled to be completed at the beginning of 2026. With this measure, the country reinforces its alignment with international industry standards, similar to those applied in European and North American jurisdictions.
Industry analysts highlight that the new self-exclusion and identity control rules improve consumer confidence, increase the credibility of regulated operators, and strengthen Brazil’s institutional image as a serious and safe market for investment.
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