National self-exclusion system goes live

Brazil’s national gambling self-exclusion system has gone live, allowing players to block access to online sports betting and igaming operators.

Players can still self-exclude with individual operators, but the federal system now provides the option of a blanket exclusion from all regulated platforms.

Regulatory agenda and objectives

The system was a key part of the Regulatory Agenda set out by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), a body within Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, to bolster the gambling regulations which came into force in January 2025.

“This measure strengthens citizen protection, contributes to preserving the integrity of sports and supports actions for prevention and care for mental health,” said Giovanni Rocco Neto, national secretary for sports betting and economic development of sport.

“The Ministry of Sport will continue to work in close co-operation with the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Health and other federal government agencies to improve monitoring instruments, transparency, and accountability in the sector.”

How the self-exclusion portal works

Once players are registered on the self-exclusion portal, they can choose to self-exclude for between one and 12 months. There is also the option to self-exclude indefinitely.

Players must then input the reasons for their self-exclusion and can access information about gambling and take a mental health self-test. The portal also offers links from the Ministry of Health.

Technology and data protection

Brazil’s self-exclusion system was developed by the Federal Data Processing Service (Serpro).

“The platform is a milestone in protecting bettors and consolidating a regulated betting market in Brazil. Serpro's technology ensures that the citizen's decision is respected with security, transparency and full compliance with data protection regulations,” said Serpro’s director of economic and tax affairs, Ariadne Fonseca.