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The Lead-Bolt Blog: Brazil iGaming Licensing & Platforms

Sourced guides on Brazilian gambling regulation, tax, payments, and platform selection — commissioned by PWP.BET, produced by Lead-Bolt Group.

Market Entry

How to Get an SPA/MF Authorization in Brazil: A 2026 Licensing Guide

Brazil's regulated market is open to direct applications, licenses casino and betting together, and has already blocked 25,000+ illegal sites. Here's what actually opening a Brazil-facing operation costs and requires in 2026.

Lead-Bolt Group Content Team·9 min read·2026-08-21
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Platform Comparisons

PWP.BET vs. Five Platforms for a Brazil-Facing Launch: A Sourced 2026 Comparison

We compared PWP.BET against five platforms with genuine Brazil or LatAm relevance — and found a real gap in Brazil-specific credentials, plus a payment feature that simply cannot be used in this market at all.

Lead-Bolt Group Content Team·9 min read·2026-08-21
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Payments & Compliance

Brazil Bans Credit Cards, Crypto, and Credit-Linked Pix From Betting: What's Actually Left

In the space of a few months in 2026, Brazil separately banned three different ways of funding a bet with borrowed money. Here's what that leaves operators to actually work with.

Lead-Bolt Group Content Team·8 min read·2026-08-21
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