Betting Laws

Since January 1, 2025, Law No. 14,790/2023 (art. 29, caput, inciso I) and SPA/MF Portaria No. 1,231/2024 (art. 42 §1º, incisos I–II) prohibit Brazil-licensed operators from: (a) offering any bonus, advance, or prior advantage to attract a customer before registration and a first bet; and (b) conditioning any bonus or reward, at any point, on a deposit made by the bettor. The rule was reinforced by a Senacon precautionary measure (Despacho SENACON/DPDC No. 2,344, November 2024), which ordered the nationwide suspension of advertising for that kind of bonus.

In practice, this bans classic welcome bonuses and "double your deposit" offers. It remains legal to offer already-registered, active customers loyalty rewards, cashback, free bets, free spins, enhanced odds, and prize wheels, as long as these aren't conditioned on a new deposit. The rule remains in force as of August 2026, with no court ruling reversing it; the pending Supreme Court case concerning Law 14,790/2023 (ADI 7721) has so far addressed only advertising to minors and social-benefit-account rules, not the bonus restriction.

Sources: the text of Law No. 14,790/2023 (planalto.gov.br), SPA/MF Portaria No. 1,231/2024 (Diário Oficial da União), Nota Técnica SEI No. 229/2025/MF (Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas), and Despacho SENACON/DPDC No. 2,344/2024. Not legal advice. Always confirm with the SPA/Ministry of Finance before publishing any legal claim.