Brazil Unveils National Policy to Tackle Sports Betting Match-Fixing

(AsiaGameHub) –   To tackle match-fixing and safeguard the integrity of sporting competitions, Brazil has rolled out a new national framework. This policy was established via Inter Ministerial Ordinance No 1, dated March 25, 2026. The Ministry of Sports, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Justice and Public Security will collaborate on this initiative, which is named PNPEMR.

This policy will bring enhanced oversight to Brazil’s rapidly expanding betting marketplace. Licensed operators are now required to monitor and submit reports of suspicious betting activity to regulators in real time.

The framework centers on four core areas: Regulation, Prevention, Monitoring, and Enforcement. This measure is designed to align Brazil with global integrity standards and improve cooperation between involved authorities and relevant industries.

The Ministry of Finance will take charge of overseeing adherence to betting regulations, while the Federal Police will lead investigations into sports fraud, including cross-border fraud cases.

A dedicated Steering Committee will also be set up to supervise the implementation of this framework, with members drawn from law enforcement, regulatory bodies and licensed operators.

The overarching goal of this new national policy is to build a more transparent and secure sports betting environment across Brazil.