Normative Instruction SPA/MF No. 35, of December 3, 2025, establishes the procedures that fixed-odds betting operators (known as bets) must follow to communicate changes to the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA). The text was published today in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU).
The regulation addresses, in an objective manner, the changes that impact the conditions that formed the basis for the authorization granted to companies and the commencement of their operational activities.
The text defines which changes require prior approval from the SPA and which produce immediate effects, even without prior authorization. Furthermore, the instruction establishes deadlines, mandatory documents, and technical criteria that guide the administrative analysis of requests submitted by operating agents.
The ordinance also organizes the flow of communication between companies and the regulatory body, describing the steps, responsibilities, and electronic tools used in the process.
In this way, the regulation seeks to standardize procedures, ensure regulatory transparency, and preserve the rights of bettors.
Object and classification of communications
The normative instruction governs the communication of changes related to the conditions that justified the granting of the authorization, as provided for in SPA/MF Ordinance No. 827, of May 21, 2024. The text also regulates the communication of the start of operational activities of the operators.
In this context, the regulation classifies communications into two groups. The first group includes changes that only take effect after approval by the Prizes and Betting Secretariat.
This group includes changes to trademarks, the object and modalities exploited, domains used, and the provider of the betting system platform. The second group covers changes or actions with immediate effect, without the need for prior approval.
This category includes changes in financial and payment institutions, administrators, company name, registered office address, corporate structure, and the commencement of operations or exploitation of new trademarks, provided that the established requirements are met.
Procedures for changes subject to approval
For changes to trademarks, product or service offerings, the operator must submit a detailed request, statements regarding the customer service system, and technical information about the operation of the trademarks. Furthermore, when operating through a specific system, the company must submit certifications in accordance with current regulations.
In cases of inclusion, exclusion, or replacement of trademarks, the regulatory instruction requires the presentation of plans for discontinuation, data migration, and preservation of bettors’ rights.
Nevertheless, the regulation stipulates that the department must receive this information before the effective termination of operations related to the brand.
Regarding domain name changes, the operator must provide both technical and administrative justification for the change. For new brands, the domain “bet.br” must demonstrate an unequivocal correlation with the authorized brand.
In the case of replacements, the company must present a migration plan and communicate it to users, ensuring the integrity of data and balances.
Changing betting system platform providers requires a specific application, prior technical certification, and an assessment report of the requirements defined by the regulations.
Furthermore, the operator must present a data continuity and integrity plan, ensuring traceability and consistency of bettors’ information during the migration.
Changes with immediate effect
Changes related to financial and payment institutions must be communicated with detailed information about the changes, registration forms, and certificates of good standing issued by the Central Bank of Brazil.
In the event of the exclusion of institutions, the operator must explain how the service discontinuation occurred and what measures were taken to protect bettors’ funds.
When there is a change in the institution holding the financial reserve, the Prizes and Betting Secretariat authorizes the transfer of the securities, without a change of ownership.
Subsequently, the operator must submit extracts from the Special System for Settlement and Custody (Selic) and statements with the market value of the federal government bonds that make up the reserve.
Notifying new administrators or legal representatives requires individualized documentation, registered corporate documents, criminal record certificates, and declarations of compliance with legal requirements.
The regulation also details criteria for minimum academic training or professional experience, prohibiting self-declared documents.
Changes to the company name, registered office address, or corporate structure require specific applications and updates to contracts, forms, and financial documentation.
Whenever capital is injected into the share capital, the operator must prove the origin of the funds used.
Communication, deadlines and final provisions
All communications stipulated in the normative instruction must occur through electronic petitioning in the Electronic Information System (SEI). Subsequently, the process will be handled through the Betting Management System (SIGAP), as soon as the specific module is available.
The Prizes and Betting Department reviews applications within 150 days of the formal submission of the petition. Therefore, if additional documents are requested, the deadline is suspended until the operator resolves the outstanding issues.
Finally, the regulation prohibits changes to the National Registry of Legal Entities (CNPJ) number during the authorization period and establishes rules for the presentation of foreign documents, which must be legalized and translated by a sworn public translator. Normative Instruction SPA/MF No. 35 enters into force on the date of its publication.
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