The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) announced that 603,000 self-exclusion requests were made on its self-blocking platform.
According to the survey, with data up to June 1st, 41% of the total stated that lack of control over betting and mental health problems were the main reasons for requesting the block on betting sites licensed in Brazil.
Finances and data protection
Among other reasons given by people who opted for self-exclusion, 18% reported it was due to protecting their data, because of its misuse on the sites.
Additionally, 13% explained that the motivation was voluntary, while 12% claimed to have financial problems. And, in total, 14% did not provide reasons.
The SPA tool was launched in 2025, following the publication of ordinance No. 2,579, which established the rules for creating self-exclusion for bettors on sites offering fixed-odds betting.
When accessing it, the user can request self-exclusion in a centralized manner, meaning the block will apply to all betting sites licensed in Brazil.
This is done using the CPF number and not only prevents the user from making new registrations but also from receiving betting advertisements.
On the SPA self-exclusion page, users can also take a Financial Health or Gaming Self-Test, through the link that leads to the Secretariat of Health’s website.
The platform offers usage guidelines and clearly explains which Basic Health Units (UBS) and Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) to contact for specialized help with gambling problems.
There is also information on how to access the SUS Ombudsman via 136 or the OuvidorSUS system via WhatsApp.
69% of exclusions are for an indefinite period
Another relevant piece of data shared by the SPA concerns the self-exclusion period chosen by users.
In total, 69% opted for an indefinite period, while 31% set a specific deadline.
When the user chooses an indefinite period, they can cancel the decision within up to 1 month. On the other hand, if a set period is chosen (from 1 month up to 1 year), it will not be possible to revoke the request until the end of the term.
In turn, operators must block the user within up to 72 hours. However, it is worth noting that self-exclusion is only valid for betting sites licensed by the SPA.
In a statement, SPA secretary Daniele Cardoso emphasized that the platform aims to provide support to those who need it and to raise public awareness.
“In addition to the self-exclusion option, the platform provides access to several important features focused on caring for users’ mental and financial health,” she said.
With this in mind, the SPA offers a free course on the rights of betting site consumers.
Divided into 5 modules, it includes a specific section on mental and financial health so that users can protect themselves from risky situations.