Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has revealed that 925,000 people have now enrolled in the country’s self-exclusion program.
This highlights the growing adoption of one of the regulated betting market’s main responsible gambling tools.
The latest figure represents a sharp increase from the approximately 600,000 users reported a month ago, reflecting continued uptake of the system as Brazil expands its consumer protection framework.
Available through the Federal Government’s portal since late 2025, the tool allows users to voluntarily block themselves from all licensed betting operators. Once registered, their CPF (tax identification number) cannot be used to create new betting accounts, while participating operators must also stop sending betting-related advertising.
Users can choose exclusion periods ranging from one month to an indefinite ban. Once activated, the self-exclusion cannot be reversed until the selected period has expired.
The Ministry of Finance considers the program a key pillar of its responsible gambling strategy, designed to help reduce gambling-related harm and limit the financial consequences associated with excessive betting.
From 17 July, all betting advertisements will be required to display mandatory warnings informing consumers that gambling can lead to addiction, result in financial losses and should not be viewed as an investment.
Recently, Brazil’s Government also notified 37 fintech companies suspected of processing payments for around 160 unlicensed betting operators, as authorities continue targeting the financial infrastructure supporting the illegal market.
The self-exclusion tool was also promoted by the Federal Government through a WhatsApp push message campaign sent to Brazilians.
Brazil’s Senate has approved a provisional measure requiring licensed betting operators to contribute up to 3% of Gross Gaming Revenue to the Federal Police Fund
