Casinos in Brazil: What's allowed in 2025

In short: what is possible and what is not in 2025

Online: there is a federal model for fixed sports betting and online casinos (iGaming) from January 1, 2025: mandatory operator authorization, KYC/AML requirements, responsible gaming, platform and content audits.

Offline: land-based casinos are still prohibited by historical decree, the topic of their legalization is under consideration by the Senate (agenda of the second half of 2025).

How is the regulation of the online market

Who regulates. Policy and licensing are centered in the Ministry of Finance through Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA); supervision of sites and sports is shared by the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Finance (joint orders/orders).

Starting circuit. Regulation is based on Law No. 14. 790/2023 and SPA by-laws (including ordinances that set the windows for submitting applications and checklists of documents in 2024). By January 1, 2025, the regulatory framework came into force for the "white" market.

What exactly is allowed online.

Fixed bets on real sporting events.

Online casino games (iGaming) - with operator authorization and compliance with technical/compliance requirements (RNG/live platform certification, logging, reporting, responsible gaming tools).

Licensing, fees and deadlines

Operator authorization. Direct appeal to SPA, disclosure of beneficiaries and sources of funds, compliance with IT requirements, integration of reporting.

One-time license fee. To enter the market, a large entrance fee is set (about R $30 million), after which the operator works within the framework of federal rules on combating fraud, laundering and abuse in advertising.

Taxes and payments

Bet on GGR. The basic tax on gross gaming income of operators was established by law 14. 790/2023, and in 2025 it was raised to 18% of GGR by a government measure - with application from October 1, 2025. When planning a unit economy, take into account the new rate.

Other liabilities. In addition to GGR, mandatory contributions and fees in favor of supervision; for players there are tax rules for winnings in accordance with federal law (details - based on the results of the operator's reporting).

Advertising, responsibility and player protection

Advertising. Aggressive promises of "easy money," targeting minors, intrusive communication are prohibited; there is a weather control mode and blocking of illegal domains.

Responsible play and age. Basic tools (limits, timeouts, self-exclusion) are mandatory; tighter rules are being discussed (including raising the minimum age to 21 and limits on monthly spending) - keep an eye on new bills.

Payments. Enhanced anti-fraud and AML checks; publicly stated restrictions on loans/cards in rates and an emphasis on verifiable sources of funds - this is reflected in the rules of operators and payment partners.

What about land-based casinos?

Status quo. Playhouses are still banned; in 2025, the Senate raised the topic of their legalization several times (casino resorts, bingo, jogo do bicho), but no decision was made at the time of October 2025.

If legalization passes. A separate tax contour is expected (in the discussion - supervisory fees and a CIDE tax on sales), a strict link to tourism and infrastructure investments. So far, this is a prospect, not a valid norm.

Practice for Players (2025)

1. Make sure that the operator is authorized by SPA (whitelist, details on the site).

2. Look for limits, self-exclusion, timeouts in your office - these are mandatory features.

3. Refine SLAs by conclusion and limits: Operators must publish sum/time corridors.

4. Do not use credit and dubious "exchangers" - risk blocking and tax issues.

Practice for Operators (2025)

Compliance foundation: KYC/AML provider, transaction monitoring, risk segmentation, audit log, integration into SPA reporting gateways.

Marketing: register of creatives, age-gating, prohibition of "fast money," control of affiliates, transparent offers.

Finmodel: recalculate RTP/promo under 18% GGR from 01. 10. 2025; lay a reserve for checks and fines.

Bottom line: legal online is already here, offline - while "waiting"

In 2025, Brazil finally "turned on the light" for the regulated online market: SPA authorization, strict compliance, a large entrance fee and an updated tax rate are in effect. Land-based casinos remain outlawed, and the regulatory discussion about their return continues in the Senate. For players, this is more protection and transparency, for business - high standards and predictable rules of the game, which are tightened as the mode is "configured."

Condition of materials: October 17, 2025