Fintech · Brazil
Key Facts
—The decree. President Lula signed Decree 13.033 on June 19, letting the state freeze and ultimately seize the money of illegal betting operators.
—The targets. The government says it has flagged 37 financial firms, mostly fintechs and payment companies, moving cash for illegal betting.
—The scale. Since 2025, roughly 50,000 illegal betting sites have been blocked, tied to about 350 operators.











