Brazil weighs online casino prohibition under proposed betting restrictions
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Brazilian officials are drafting restrictions that may outlaw online casino games, iGaming Today reported on 8 September 2026. The administration could use a provisional measure to introduce restrictions immediately, subject to subsequent congressional approval. Internal discussions continue, with some officials favouring enforcement against unlicensed businesses and the economic team resisting some stricter options.
Why it matters
A prohibition could remove online casino products from Brazil’s regulated market, while a provisional measure could require operators to adjust immediately.