6 Steps to Report Illegal Betting in Brazil via Fala.BR

Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has explained how to report irregularities involving fixed-odds betting on the Fala.BR platform following the nationwide ban enacted on September 25, 2026. The regulatory crackdown, introduced under Provisional Measure No. 1,394, prohibits the exploitation, offering, intermediation, and advertising of fixed-odds wagering across the country, modifying previous rules set by Law No. 14,790 from December 29, 2023.

How Citizens File Irregularities Through Fala.BR

The reporting procedure on the federal government communication platform consists of six structured steps for users with a gov.br account. Informants select Nova manifestação followed by Denúncia, designate the Ministry of Finance as the target agency, and describe the case details by providing illegal website addresses along with supporting documents, images, or files. Upon submission, the platform generates a protocol number for tracking the administrative process. Citizens may also submit complaints anonymously, though anonymous filers do not receive a protocol number or progress updates.

Interinstitutional Oversight and Enforcement Deadlines

Oversight of the banned betting market involves multiple government bodies coordinated by a newly created Inter-institutional Committee for the Oversight of the Exploitation and Illegal Advertising of Fixed Odds Betting, led by the Civil House. Enforcement actions managed by the specialized task force include website blocking, financial and penal investigations, operator closures, and advertising surveillance. According to the Federal Senate, the provisional measure immediately halted new deposits upon publication. Users faced a strict deadline of October 5 at 23:59 hours to withdraw existing balances, while platforms are scheduled to become completely inaccessible starting October 6, with operating authorizations formally expiring on October 25.

Escalating Pressure Leading to the National Ban

The nationwide prohibition follows months of progressive regulatory tightening by Brazilian authorities to curb illicit gambling operations. In April, the government officially equated predictive markets to betting operations. The Ministry of Finance subsequently reinforced enforcement against illegal platforms through Ordinance No. 1,766/2026 in June. Financial scrutiny intensified further in July during Slots Operation, an enforcement action that blocked 951 million reals—approximately 162 million euros—tied to an illegal betting network. The federal government also opened a public consultation regarding fixed-odds operating authorizations during the same month.

Congress Reviews Provisional Measure Within 120 Day Window

The National Congress holds a 120-day window to review Provisional Measure No. 1,394 and vote on converting it into permanent federal law. While lawmakers debate the permanent legislative framework, all commercial fixed-odds betting operations remain suspended across national territory, and regulatory authorities continue processing citizen reports submitted through the Fala.BR portal.