Country guide · Brazil
Live casino in Brazil 2026: SPA licences, .bet.br and the rules
Since 1 January 2025, only operators authorised by the Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas (SPA) may offer bets and online games in Brazil. The live casinos on this page are internationally licensed sites that accept players from Brazil, according to our data. None of them is SPA-authorised, and unlicensed domains are being blocked.
Legal status
Is online live casino legal in Brazil?
Checked 6 Oct 2026
Legal only at SPA-authorised sites
Law 14,790/2023 created a federal licensing regime for fixed-odds bets and online games, run by the SPA in the Ministry of Finance. Authorised operators trade from a .bet.br domain. Unlicensed domains are blocked in partnership with ANATEL; more than 2,100 had been blocked by March 2026.
Summary of the law as checked on 6 October 2026. Not legal advice.
Sources: Law 14,790/2023 (planalto.gov.br); SPA (gov.br/fazenda); Portaria SPA/MF 615/2024; Bright Side of News, 2026.
Live casino in Brazil: key facts
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.bet.br
The domain every SPA-authorised site must use.
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2025
Brazil's regulated market started on 1 January.
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2,100+
Unlicensed gambling domains blocked by March 2026.
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PIX
Instant payment system used by authorised operators.
Timeline
How the rules developed in Brazil
- 2023 Law 14,790 regulates bets and online games (29 December).
- 2025 Regulated market starts (1 January).
- 2026 Domain blocking with ANATEL steps up (January).
Sources: planalto.gov.br; gov.br/fazenda; Bright Side of News.
Payments
How players in Brazil pay
General market information, not checked per casino.
| Method | What it is | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| PIX | Brazil's instant payment system. | Allowed for deposits and withdrawals at authorised sites. |
| TED bank transfer | Transfer from a Brazilian bank account. | Allowed; slower than PIX. |
| Credit cards and crypto | Not allowed. | Portaria SPA/MF 615/2024 bars them for betting payments. |
Source: Portaria SPA/MF 615/2024 (gov.br).
Offshore live casinos
Live casinos that accept players from Brazil
Internationally licensed sites that take players from Brazil. None is SPA-authorised or uses a .bet.br address, so the SPA does not supervise them and their domains can be blocked. Check the law and decide for yourself before you play. 18+.
Live casino in Brazil: FAQ
Is live casino legal in Brazil?
Online games are legal only at operators authorised by the SPA under Law 14,790/2023. Authorised sites use a .bet.br domain.
How can I tell if a Brazilian casino is licensed?
Check that the site uses a .bet.br address and appears on the SPA's list of authorised operators.
Can I deposit with a credit card in Brazil?
No. SPA rules allow PIX, TED and debit or prepaid cards, and bar credit cards and crypto.
Why does this page list offshore casinos?
Each country page shows the live casinos in our ranking that accept players from that country. For Brazil these are internationally licensed sites. None of them holds SPA authorisation, so they are not part of Brazil's regulated market.
Is it legal to play at them from Brazil?
Under Law 14,790/2023 only SPA-authorised operators on a .bet.br domain may offer online games in Brazil. The sites listed here are not authorised, and more than 2,100 unlicensed domains had been blocked by March 2026. Check the law and decide for yourself.
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