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Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), under the Ministry of Finance, has suspended provisional licenses for several betting companies over missing certification documents. But while Pixbet Soluções Tecnológicas initially faced the same penalty, a federal court has now ruled that its license must be reinstated.
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Pixbet regained its license after a court ruled in its favor.
Three other operators remain suspended pending compliance.
SPA gives suspended firms 90 days to submit required technical certifications.
On April 11, SPA issued Ordinance No. 787, which temporarily halted operations for Pixbet, Caixa Loterias, TQJ-Par (part of Grupo Silvio Santos), and 7MBR LTDA (which operates Cbet). The issue centered on missing technical certifications, such as Remote Gaming Server (RGS) approval and system integration protocols.
Pixbet took its case to court, arguing it had submitted everything required—even though one document arrived a day late. The company insisted the delay was minor and had no impact on compliance or system integrity.
The court sided with Pixbet. It found the company’s documents were sufficient and said the suspension wasn’t justified. The judge also pointed out that Pixbet’s partnerships, including major sponsorships like Flamengo, could suffer major damage from the ruling. The court concluded that the ordinance was meant to ensure operational safety, not penalize small administrative delays.
Following the decision, Pixbet’s provisional license is active again. The SPA is now expected to issue a new ordinance to formalize the reinstatement.
While Pixbet resumes business, the three other operators still face suspension. They include:
Under the ordinance, each has 90 days to submit the missing certified documents. During the suspension, they can’t take new bets but must still allow users to access accounts and withdraw funds.
SPA’s rules allow for a single 30-day extension, but only with justification from an approved testing agency. No further extensions will be allowed beyond that point.
The requirement for technical compliance stems from Ordinance No. 300, which took effect in February. It mandates that all licensed betting operators submit documentation proving their systems meet technical standards. Deadlines are tied to the original licensing dates.