More than 217,000 Brazilians have requested self-exclusion from online betting platforms since December, according to data released by the country’s Finance Ministry.
The figures cover the first 40 days of operation of the Federal Government’s Centralized Self-Exclusion Platform, launched as part of Brazil’s betting framework.
The tool allows individuals to voluntarily block access to all licensed betting platforms, prevent new account registrations linked to their Individual Taxpayer Registry number and stop receiving targeted gambling advertising for a defined period.
While operators are already required to offer self-exclusion mechanisms individually, the system enables a single request to apply across the entire regulated market.
According to the regulator, Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), the most common reason cited for self-exclusion was “loss of control over gambling - mental health”, accounting for 37% of requests.
A further 25% of users said they opted out to “prevent my data from being used by operators”.
Most users, 73%, chose an indefinite exclusion period, while 19% requested a one-year block.
SPA Secretary Regis Dudena said oversight efforts will intensify as the market matures.
“Since its creation, the Secretariat has followed a consistent growth curve. In 2024, we structured the market rules; in 2025, we advanced monitoring and enforcement while intensifying the fight against illegal operators,” he said.
“In 2026, these activities will continue to expand to ensure the protection of people and the popular economy.”
Recently, Brazil’s President, Lula, argued that operators had “entered people’s homes” and warned about betting advertising saturation, while reinforcing the Government’s push for tighter oversight and stronger consumer protection measures.
Brazil’s Ministry of Health recently launched a national guide outlining prevention and treatment strategies for problem gambling
