Tag Archives: ISP Blocking
Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission Director criticises measures against illegal gambling
Director Marina Copola of the CVM (Securities and Exchange Commission) stated that the measures in place to combat platforms operating illegally in Brazil, including some betting sites, are ineffective. She cited as an example the mechanism known in the market as “stop order,” which is a precautionary measure that provides for the immediate suspension of…
Judge issues order to block over 400 sites in the Argentine province of Corrientes
The Court of Guarantees of the province of Corrientes, presided over by Dr. María Amelia Zair, ordered the blocking of a total of 424 online betting sites that were operating illegally in the province. The order was approved by the Public Prosecutor’s Office following a complaint filed by the Institute of Lottery and Casinos of…
Coljuegos initiates renewed crackdown on unlicenced operators
With the aim of increasing the effectiveness in the fight against illegal online gambling, Coljuegos will directly send Internet Service Providers (ISPs) the requests to block websites that operate online games without paying the corresponding exploitation rights. The president of Coljuegos, Marco Emilio Hincapié, explained that this strategy will be implemented based on Circular 017…
Brazil’s telecom head calls for stronger betting oversight amid regulatory gaps
At an international seminar hosted by the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) in Madrid, Carlos Baigorri, president of Anatel—Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency—emphasized that the country’s betting regulation framework remains in its early stages and requires stronger institutional support. While recent legislation marks a significant development for the industry, Baigorri noted that the lack of a dedicated…
Coljuegos blocks 10,000 websites for Illegal gambling in Colombia
Coljuegos has announced that it has blocked 10,000 websites and social media profiles dedicated to operating games of chance illegally and without paying the respective exploitation rights. “During our administration, we have effectively targeted illegal operators who run games of chance through fraudulent sites without the necessary authorization. This is the highest number of blocked…
More sites blocked as government continues crackdown on illegal sites in Brazil
Between October 2024 and January 2025, the Ministry of Finance, through the Secretary of Prizes and Betting (SPA) determined the blocking of 9,600 illegal betting websites in Brazil. A report from Valor Econômico points out that the crackdown on illegal sites commenced in October of the previous year when the initial list, which included over…
Government to block more gambling sites in Brazil
The Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance (SPA) sent a new list of illegal sports betting sites and online games to the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), on Thursday, 31, for blocking. Earlier in October the SPA identified over 2,000 suspicious domains, which were sent to Anatel for access blocking throughout Brazil. According to…
Anatel President highlights role of consumers in the fight against illegal online gambling in Brazil
In a discussion about the fight against illegal online gambling in Brazil, Carlos Baigorri, the president of the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), emphasised the crucial role played by players. During an interview on CNN 360° on Tuesday (15), he articulated the power of consumers in rejecting unlawful betting platforms. Baigorri emphasized, “The consumer is the…
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency orders blocking of unlicensed sites in Rio
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has issued a letter to Internet Service Providers in Rio de Janeiro to block access to sports betting and online gaming websites that do not have authorization from the State of Rio de Janeiro’s Lottery Loterj. Anatel received a list of 115 companies from Loterj that are allegedly operating illegally…
