The Brazilian Institute of Responsible Gaming (IBJR) has filed a request with the Secretary of Prizes and Bets asking the SPA to extend the deadline for uploading the necessary documents for the game certification pilot until December 30. The entity points out that "technical and operational challenges faced by regulated operators have made it difficult to meet the initially established deadlines."
In the letter, the IBJR states:
“We understand the importance of regulation and are committed to ensuring that the certification process proceeds efficiently and in compliance with the highest standards of responsibility and safety. However, technical and operational challenges faced by regulated operators have made it difficult to meet the initially established deadlines.
Failure to extend this deadline could have significant consequences. Without this extension, the regulated market will be at a disadvantage, as legal operators will not have all their games certified compared to the illegal market, which continues to operate without restrictions and outside legal requirements. This represents not only a loss of competitiveness for operators who follow the established norms but also a risk to the consumer, who will be more exposed to unregulated and less secure platforms.
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According to the IBJR, the requested extension will allow regulated operators to advance in the certification process in a more appropriate manner, aligned with international best practices. Furthermore, it will also contribute to the fight against the illegal market, in search of fair and balanced competition.
Source: GMB
