Brazil’s federal government is reportedly preparing a provisional measure that could introduce further restrictions on the country’s regulated betting market. This includes a potential ban on online casino games.
According to reports, sources close to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expect the measure to be submitted to the National Congress this week.
Online Casino Ban Under Consideration
One of the main proposals reportedly being considered is a ban on online casino gaming. Lula has previously expressed support for this approach.
However, Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), which operates under the Ministry of Finance, is understood to favor a less restrictive approach. Meanwhile, the regulator has advocated focusing enforcement efforts on illegal and unlicensed betting platforms rather than restricting products offered by licensed operators.
A provisional measure would allow the government to introduce changes more quickly than through the standard legislative process. Even so, Congress would still need to consider the measure.
Political pressure is also influencing the debate. Polling cited by sources close to the government reportedly indicates that around 75% of Brazilians oppose betting operations. In particular, there is strong opposition among women and younger voters.
Bill Proposes Individual Betting Limits
Separately, Bill 5.317/2026 in the Chamber of Deputies proposes new limits on individual betting activity.
Sponsored by Representatives Eduardo da Fonte and Lula da Fonte, the bill would establish a Public Policy on Responsible Gaming. It would also set proposed limits of R$100 (US$19.65) per day and R$500 (US$98.25) per week.
The limits would apply across licensed operators and be linked to each user’s CPF tax identification number. This would prevent players from circumventing restrictions by using multiple platforms.
National Responsible Gaming Registry Proposed
The bill would also introduce a National Responsible Gaming Registry (CNJR). The registry would contain information such as declined betting attempts, risk classifications, preventive interventions, alerts and account blocks.
Operators would be required to consult the registry in real time before allowing activities including registration, login, deposits, betting, withdrawals and prize payments.
Customers would also be classified into low, moderate, high and critical risk categories. This classification would be based on factors such as betting frequency, spending levels, attempts to exceed limits and simultaneous use of multiple platforms.
Advertising Restrictions Also Proposed
Bill 5.317/2026 includes additional advertising controls. Betting advertisements on free-to-air television would be restricted to between 10pm and 6am.
Social media advertisements would need to display warnings stating “Betting causes addiction” and “Betting is not an investment”. In addition, advertising would have to be directed exclusively toward adults.
For Brazil’s regulated betting industry, the combination of the proposed provisional measure and responsible-gaming legislation could significantly reshape product availability, player spending limits, risk monitoring and advertising practices. However, the final scope of the government’s measures remains subject to ongoing discussions and congressional consideration.
