Since October 11, betting sites that are not regulated by Lottopar or the Federal Government of Brazil are prohibited from offering these services in the State of Paraná. As a result, more than two thousand betting sites that have not applied for regulation have begun to be blocked by Anatel. This blocking process is not immediate and may take some time for all of them to be blocked, so Lottopar warns bettors about the risks of continuing to access illegal sites and advises them to only access regulated sites. The list of authorized sites can be consulted here.
When he visited Curitiba to participate in the 1st Week of Responsible Gaming organized by Lottopar, the Secretary of Prizes and Betting of the Federal Government, Regis Dudena, said that "this work is going to 'separate the wheat from the chaff' and it is going to be very costly to create these domains because we are going to attack them by any means, including the financial system, advertising in conjunction with Conar, and social networks. The idea is to make the economic activity of those who are not legal unviable," he said. In other words, a bettor who makes bets on an unregulated site can do so at any time.
The CEO of Lottopar, Daniel Romanowski, emphasizes the importance of these blockages as a way to ensure a safe market for bettors. "First of all, it must be remembered that betting sites are entertainment, not a way to get rich or recover losses. With a regulated market, bettors have all the support they need in terms of customer service, ombudsman channels, certificates that attest to the security of operations and, most importantly, in addition to having fun, part of the revenues stay in the State to invest in public safety, affordable housing, and social projects."
Among the main risks faced by bettors using these illegal sites is the loss of money, as many of these sites do not have guarantees and the bettor does not know the probability of winning in advance. Additionally, there is a high risk of fraud, such as sites that may steal personal or financial information, lack of regulation and supervision, as well as lack of guarantees that the games are fair or that payments are made as promised.
Therefore, the Director of Operations of Lottopar, Fabio Veiga, highlights that if you are thinking of betting, it is always better to opt for regulated and reliable platforms. "The sites regulated by Lottopar offer security, since Paraná was the first state to accredit testing and certification laboratories, thus ensuring that the systems of these regulated sites are secure, fair, and free of fraud," he states.
Access the list of betting sites authorized to operate in the State of Paraná at this link.
