Brazil monitors online betting networks, takes down 506 websites
A Brazilian government task force took down 506 websites suspected of illegally offering online betting following the issuance of a provisional measure banning so-called bets, or online gambling. A network promoting online betting with 212,000 users on Telegram is also being monitored. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security reported that it has expanded its monitoring of the online betting…
The Brazilian government launched a task force to monitor and take down websites illegally offering online betting. A provisional measure banning such bets prompted the removal of 506 websites. Additionally, a Telegram network with 212,000 users is under surveillance. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security has heightened monitoring of the online betting market in digital environments since the provisional measure's issuance.
The effort aims to block unauthorized platforms and prevent new addresses from hosting betting services. A Cyber Operations Laboratory report revealed that betting advertisements persist on Meta, Google, and TikTok platforms, enticing users with bonuses and incentives. The provisional measure set a ten-day deadline for ad removals and prohibited new ads.
Meta identified seven ads, two of which went live while the provisional measure was in effect. The Ministry of Justice requested notification to remove the ads that started running post-measure. Telegram channels promoting online betting with 212,600 members were also targeted. These channels advertised promises of high returns, "betting bots," and win rates exceeding 99.8 percent.
Illegal betting sites reportedly surged following the measure's publication, with 440 new sites emerging without Brazilian registration.
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