RegulationiGaming Business · May 22
Brazil’s Central Bank begins to crack down on illegal betting
By Gildo Mazza•May 22, 2026
The brief
After the Brazil Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) warned of shortcomings in monitoring and combatting the illegal sports betting and online gaming market, the Central Bank (BACEN) will begin tracking financial transactions to identify unlicensed platforms.
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