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The Ministry of Finance in Brazil, through the Secretary of Prizes and Betting (SPA), has introduced a new regulation that blocks social welfare recipients from accessing betting platforms. The step follows a Supreme Federal Court order that directed the government to ensure public assistance money is not redirected into gambling.
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The rule obligates betting operators to link with a government-managed system. Verification must occur twice: first when a player creates an account, and then each time they log in daily. If the system confirms that a user receives welfare, the betting company has three days to close the account.
In addition, operators must perform a complete review of all existing customers within 45 days. Every CPF number must be matched against government welfare records. Operators will not have access to personal data directly but must rely on the official system to ensure compliance.
SPA Secretary Régis Dudena explained that the regulation is intended to safeguard funds meant for basic needs. He said:
“Operators will have to consult the system to guarantee that beneficiaries cannot deposit money.”
The measure directly impacts Bolsa Família, a program that provides financial support to low-income families with children, and the Benefit of Continued Payment (BPC), which provides a monthly minimum wage to elderly citizens and individuals with disabilities. Together, these programs assist more than 50 million people across Brazil.
For betting operators, the rule creates a new compliance obligation that requires both technical integration and rapid account closures. For regulators, the initiative is described as a way to ensure social aid continues to fund essential living costs instead of gambling activity.