In December 2018, Brazil enacted Law 13.756, legalizing fixed-odds sports betting as a recognized lottery modality. This legislation ended the prior ban on wagering beyond horse racing and state lotteries, setting the stage for regulated sports betting operations nationwide (1).
The law stipulates that operators must obtain federal licenses, adhere to strict transparency measures, and contribute to social funds through taxation. It also mandates consumer protection and responsible gambling practices to safeguard bettors (1).
"O documento estabelece que o jogo on-line deve ter caráter aleatório, com resultado determinado por um gerador randômico de números, símbolos, figuras ou objetos, além de disponibilizar ao apostador as tabelas de pagamento antes das apostas."
In July 2024, the Ministry of Finance’s Secretariat of Prizes and Bets published Portaria nº 1.207, establishing that online games must utilize certified random number generators, present payout tables before bets, and operate under a fixed-odds model requiring prior technical certification (2).
When fully implemented on January 1, 2025, these regulations will require operators to secure federal licenses, pay licensing fees, and submit to regular audits. The regulated framework aims to generate tax revenue, ensure transparency, and protect consumers in Brazil’s emerging sports betting market.
Source:
https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/_ato2015-2018/2018/lei/L13756.htm
https://www.gov.br/fazenda/pt-br/assuntos/noticias/2024/julho/ministerio-da-fazenda-publica-portaria-com-regras-para-jogos-on-line
Last updated: 22-05-2025 Disclaimer: This article does not provide legal advice. If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney directly.
