Brazil’s federal self-exclusion platform for betting has recorded more than 462,000 users in its first four months, reflecting growing engagement with responsible gambling tools.
Data from Brazil’s regulator, the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), shows that 462,831 individuals have registered to block access to licensed betting platforms since the system went live on 10 December.
The latest figure marks an increase of approximately 42% compared to the 326,000 users recorded just one month earlier, indicating a rapid rise in adoption.
The platform allows users to voluntarily restrict their access to all authorized betting operators for a minimum period of one month, with the option to extend the block for longer durations or indefinitely.
According to the data, the primary motivation for self-exclusion is related to mental health. Nearly 40% (39.87%) of users cited “loss of control over gambling” as the reason for opting out.
A further 19.57% said they wanted to prevent their personal data from being used by betting platforms, while 11.44% pointed to financial difficulties.
Other reasons included voluntary decisions (13.68%), undisclosed motivations (14.07%) and recommendations from healthcare professionals (1.36%).
In terms of duration, most users opted for longer restrictions.
Around 69.86% selected an indefinite exclusion period, while 20.75% chose a one-year block. Shorter timeframes, ranging from one to nine months, accounted for less than 10% of total requests.
Brazilian policymakers are also exploring additional consumer protection mechanisms. One proposal under discussion would restrict access to betting platforms for individuals enrolled in debt renegotiation programs, linking financial recovery efforts with gambling controls.
In the first 40 days after launch, the platform recorded 217,000 self-exclusions
