Brazil Extends SPA Cooperation with Digital Council
The Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA), part of Brazil’s Ministry of Finance, has announced an extension of Cooperation Agreement No. 21/2025 with the Brazil Digital Council. The Addendum Term was formalized on Tuesday, December 30, and published in the Federal Official Gazette the following day.
Originally set to expire on December 31, 2025, the agreement will now remain in effect until June 30, 2026, ensuring the continuation of joint programs under the established cooperative framework.
Continuity and Strategic Goals
The extension maintains the original terms of the agreement, formalized under process No. 19995.000426/2025-01, while adhering to the ten-year maximum duration for institutional cooperation. The Addendum was signed by Regis Anderson Dudena, SPA Secretary and Felipe Melo França, Executive Director of the Brazil Digital Council, a day before the initial deadline, highlighting the importance of uninterrupted collaborative efforts.
The official document emphasizes the extension’s purpose: “to ensure the full execution of all actions provided for in the original instrument,” reaffirming the institutions’ commitment to ongoing initiatives into the first half of 2026.
Enhancing Enforcement Against Illegal Betting
The original agreement, signed on July 3, 2025, set up a framework for preventing, identifying and removing betting content that violates Brazilian law. The cooperative measures include faster communication between SPA and digital platforms to facilitate reporting and content removal.
The extension further strengthens safeguards for minors online, with both parties agreeing to “promote greater effectiveness in the enforcement, within digital platforms, of legislation aimed at safeguarding children and adolescents.” This ensures the agreement continues to support safety, compliance and integrity in Brazil’s online betting environment.
Collaboration with Leading Tech Companies
The Brazil Digital Council, founded in 2019, represents eight major technology companies, including Google, Meta, TikTok, Kwai, OpenAI, Discord, Hotmart, Uber and Amazon. Since the original agreement, the Council has partnered with SPA to advance responsible technology practices and develop collective strategies addressing unregulated betting promotions on digital platforms.
This cooperative framework informs SPA’s regulatory oversight of lotteries and betting, ensuring alignment between government supervision and platform governance.
Commitment into 2026
By extending the agreement to June 2026, the Ministry of Finance reinforces institutional collaboration during a critical period for regulatory enforcement in Brazil’s sports betting sector. The move is expected to enhance legal compliance, strengthen user safety mechanisms and further align public and private governance across digital platforms.
