SPA (Secretaria de Prêmios e Apostas)
Definition
The Brazilian gambling regulator, established to oversee the regulated online sports betting and gambling market that launched January 2025.
Why it matters
Related terms
- ColjuegosRegulatory
Colombia's national gambling regulator. The first Latin American authority to license regulated online operators (2016) and a benchmark framework for the region.
- Regulated MarketRegulatory
A jurisdiction with explicit licensing framework, technical standards, and regulatory supervision of gambling activity. The strategic focus of major operator growth.
- Tier 1 MarketRegulatory
An informal industry classification of the highest-priority regulated markets by size, profitability, and strategic importance. Commonly the UK, US states, Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil.
- Market AccessRegulatory
The right to operate in a regulated market, often acquired through partnership with a licensed local entity (US states), through licensing application, or through M&A.
- ANJRegulatory
Autorité Nationale des Jeux. The French national gambling regulator established in 2020, replacing ARJEL with expanded scope across online betting, poker, and land-based products.