Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has announced plans to publish thousands of documents linked to the country’s fixed-odds betting licensing process, marking a significant step toward greater transparency in the regulated gambling sector.
According to officials, more than 25,000 documents related to completed licence applications and authorisation procedures will soon be made available through the ministry’s website. The initiative was presented by Finance Minister Dario Durigan alongside Daniele Cardoso, head of the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), the body responsible for regulating Brazil’s betting market.
Durigan said the decision reflects the federal government’s commitment to making regulatory decisions more accessible to the public. He stressed that completed proceedings involving companies regulated by the SPA should be open for public scrutiny and that transparency would become a central principle of the government’s approach to gambling regulation.
Before publication, authorities will review the files and remove personal information, banking details and any data protected by confidentiality rules. The ministry said this process will ensure compliance with Brazil’s data protection legislation while still allowing the public to examine how licensing decisions were reached. The review effort will be carried out in cooperation with the Comptroller General of the Union, which will help speed up the release of the material.
The move follows criticism over previous restrictions on access to betting-related information. Once processed, the documents will be released gradually and made available for public consultation through official government channels. Officials believe the measure will strengthen regulatory integrity and public oversight of the country’s rapidly expanding betting industry.
Alongside the transparency initiative, Cardoso confirmed that the SPA is stepping up monitoring and enforcement activities ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. The regulator has already held meetings with prosecutors, consumer protection bodies and other members of Brazil’s consumer protection network to coordinate oversight efforts.
Particular attention will be given to compliance with advertising and responsible gambling requirements established under Brazil’s betting legislation. Cardoso said licensed operators have been reminded of their obligations and that marketing campaigns will face closer scrutiny during the tournament period.
The regulator’s efforts will also include the 1st Responsible Gaming Seminar, scheduled for 16 June, as Brazil continues to strengthen oversight of its regulated betting market.