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Time limit for withdrawing money from the bets ends on Monday

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Briefings

Brazilian sports betting platforms are scheduled to close on October 6, 2026, after a mandatory withdrawal deadline of 23:59 on October 5, 2026. The government, acting under MP 1.394/2026 signed by President Lula, aims to return unwithdrawn funds to users via financial institutions. Approximately 23,000 users with regularized accounts are estimated to hold R$ 1.7 billion in balances, with R$ 15.3 billion in tax revenue collected from operators since 2025. The closure follows a crackdown on irregular sites and is part of broader economic measures targeting gambling addiction and family debt.

Key points

• Platforms must cease operations on October 6, 2026, after the final voluntary withdrawal deadline of 23:59 on October 5, 2026.
• Approximately 23,000 users with regularized accounts hold R$ 1.7 billion in balances, with R$ 15.3 billion in tax revenue collected from operators since 2025.

Context

The closure of authorized betting platforms is part of a broader economic package aimed at combating gambling addiction and addressing family debt issues. The measure, signed by President Lula, requires platforms to return unwithdrawn funds and remove advertising, affecting the football betting sector significantly.

Limitations

Data sources include government estimates and official ministry reports; some figures like the exact number of users with regularized accounts are estimates, and the study cited by ANJL regarding R$ 62.5 billion in withdrawals is contested.

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