Betting apps can now be distributed on the App Store in Brazil. The measure was announced by Apple on May 8.
In order to be present in the store, all fixed-odds betting apps must have a valid license from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA).
The new guideline follows the change in Brazil’s gaming sector, which became fully regulated in January 2025.
Rules for making apps available on the Apple Store
The review process for making betting apps available for download on the App Store now requires operators to meet specific conditions.
Among them, the main one is the mandatory presentation of the Brazilian fixed-odds betting license granted by the SPA.
It will also be necessary to submit documentation proving authorization to operate legally in Brazil.
In addition to indicating that the content is related to gambling and being rated by the App Store with an 18+ age rating.
As informed by the App Store in a statement published on its website, all license data will need to be entered in the App Review Information section (App Store Connect).
Finally, betting apps must still submit a new version of the app for platform review. Only after this new review will the apps appear in the store.
Compliance with Brazilian laws
The changes established by the App Store now comply with the rules regarding the disclosure and availability of betting apps in Brazil.
In April, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) notified both Apple and Google about the presence of illegal betting apps on their distribution channels.
At the time, both companies had to provide detailed data on the gaming apps and also explain how the license verification process worked for each of them.
Now, Apple requires all betting apps to be legally compliant and also include age restriction warnings and warnings about the risks of gambling.