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About 13.2 thousand illegal bet sites are blocked

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Briefings

The Brazilian government blocked 13,241 illegal betting sites starting September 25, 2026, and requested the removal of over 17 million users across social media platforms. As of October 6, 2026, R$ 1.325 billion in unclaimed funds remain pending return to approximately 26.5 million users, with 80% concentrated in just 200,000 users. The Ministry of Finance confirmed these actions and outlined investigation protocols for high-value accounts.

Key points

• The government blocked 13,241 illegal betting sites since September 25, 2026, and requested removal of over 17 million users across social media platforms.
• R$ 1.325 billion in unclaimed funds remain pending return to approximately 26.5 million users, with 80% concentrated in just 200,000 users.

Context

Brazilian authorities blocked 13,241 illegal betting sites since September 25, 2026, and requested removal of over 17 million users across social media platforms. The Ministry of Finance confirmed these actions and outlined investigation protocols for high-value accounts.

Limitations

Data reflects October 6, 2026 snapshot; some figures represent ongoing processes rather than completed outcomes. Investigation scope limited to high-value accounts; specific criminal links not confirmed. User removals and fund returns ongoing as of report date.

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