Published on March 25, the new legislation grants the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance unprecedented powers to block bank accounts and intercept Pix transactions linked to unauthorized operators. Financial institutions are now mandated to freeze accounts held by irregular entities and prevent any further transactions that facilitate illegal fixed-odds betting, while still ensuring that legitimate bettors can recover their owed funds.

The law also introduces mandatory fraud information sharing and specialized regulations for the Pix payment system. Financial entities must now integrate into interoperable systems to report and detect suspicious activities, using automated filters based on National Classification of Economic Activities (CNAE) codes and specific Pix keys. To enhance transparency, the Central Bank may implement visual markers on transaction statements and create exclusive modalities for authorized betting, effectively isolating illegal players from the formal financial ecosystem.

This strategic escalation represents a significant shift toward a proactive, tech-driven regulatory environment in Brazil. By combining administrative sanctions—such as heavy fines and license revocations—with criminal penalties, the government aims to safeguard the growing regulated market. Furthermore, funds forfeited from blocked accounts will be redirected to the National Public Security Fund (FNSP), directly linking financial enforcement with the strengthening of public safety.