Ban on betting in Brazil

Hey guys, what do you think will happen with this ban on betting in Brazil? Will it push people toward Chinese betting sites?

Hi, that’s an interesting question. Is something changing in Brazil? Do you mean players will no longer be allowed to gamble, or that there won’t be any casinos where they can play slots or bet on sports?

Would the change apply only to sports betting, only to slots and similar games, or to both? Could you tell us a little more about what’s being planned in your country?

The government issued a provisional measure (MP) to ban all types of gambling, including sports betting and slot machines; however, many unlicensed betting operations continue to operate freely.

Yes, unlicensed offshore sites can always be a problem, and that’s probably something the country can’t avoid entirely. It would be interesting to know how it tackles the issue, whether by blocking the casinos’ IP addresses or domains, or by taking other measures.

Do you think the country’s decision to ban gambling altogether was a good move, though?

No... because illegal casinos are still operating; now people are turning to pirated games, which are much more harmful, since it has been proven that they are rigged, whereas the legal ones operated within the law.

Yes, I see what you mean. I’d just point out that a casino without a Brazilian licence, or one that doesn’t meet all of Brazil’s regulations, doesn’t necessarily use fake games. Some casinos may operate there without the required authorization, but that alone doesn’t mean they’re fraudulent.

That said, players should follow the rules in their country rather than try to get around them by playing elsewhere if that isn’t permitted. Doing so could put them in a difficult situation.

I’m curious to see whether anything changes or some restrictions are eased over time, as this seems to have happened quite quickly. Do you know when your country’s decision takes effect?

What worries me most is what happens to players who still have money in their accounts. Hopefully everyone has enough time to withdraw their balance without any problems before the sites shut down.

I read an article about that and it's covered there:

https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/brazil-betting-ban-immediate-aftermath/

"Starting 6 October, all licensed sites will be blocked, with bettors having to request the withdrawal of their funds by the day before. If they fail to do so, the sites are required to credit the amounts they hold to the registered accounts between 9 and 14 October."

Let's see what happens in reality, of course.