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Apple opens Brazil App Store to licensed betting apps
Apple has updated its App Store policies in Brazil to require operators offering fixed-odds betting features to provide a valid license issued by the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA). Under the new requirement, developers distributing betting apps in Brazil must submit license information directly through App Store Connect as part of the app review process. Apple stated that simply updating account information will not trigger verification, requiring operators instead to submit a new version of the app for review. The company also instructed developers to include license details in the review notes section and attach supporting documentation where necessary. According to Apple, apps that include gambling features and answer “Yes” to the gambling classification question in the age rating questionnaire will automatically receive an A18 age rating in Brazil. The update follows regulatory changes tied to Brazil’s fixed-odds betting framework, which formally established licensing requirements for operators seeking to legally offer betting products in the country. Apple additionally reminded developers that betting apps must comply with all obligations established under Brazilian law. “Please ensure that your app complies with all disclosures and warnings requirements, including but not limited to age restrictions and gambling risks, as required under the law. For questions regarding your legal obligations, please contact your legal counsel,” stated the company. Recently, Brazil’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security formally notified both Apple and Google after identifying more than 120 illegal betting apps allegedly operating without federal authorization through the App Store and Play Store.
Apple Updates App Store Policies to Allow Licensed Betting Apps in Brazil
The iOS manufacturer introduced changes to the App Store guidelines and allowed the distribution of apps that offer fixed-odds bets in Brazil. The updated policy came into force on Thursday (May 8). Only companies that possess a valid license from the Secretariat of Prizes and Betting of the Ministry of Finance (SPA–MF) can distribute fixed-odds betting applications in Brazil.This development is viewed as Apple’s response to the current regulation framework of the Brazilian gambling industry. Recent updates allowed legal sports betting and iGaming companies to launch services in Brazil.The new approach demonstrates a positive reaction from the world-renowned platform towards the development of the regulated betting sector in Brazil.Previously, iOS imposed stricter restrictions on gambling applications compared to other countries. This explains why many companies have focused on the implementation of mobile web platforms and PWAs instead of developing apps that could run under the iOS platform.The update will allow operators to use official channels to distribute their gambling applications to Brazilian players. This solution would also create more opportunities for distinguishing between regulated companies and unlicensed operators.What Developers Need to Do to Publish ApplicationsApp Store operators impose a number of rules that licensed betting operators should follow to publish their applications. They need to comply with Apple’s guidelines during the App Review process to make sure that their applications are approved.One of the main obligations from the side of developers is the submission of a new app version. In particular, according to Apple, developers should submit a new version instead of adding an update for the existing one. The reason is that changing information only in the App Review Information section does not imply any updates.Another requirement concerns license information that operators need to add to their applications. In particular, licensed betting companies need to include this information along with App Review notes. Operators must also provide the company’s license from the SPA-MF as a document.Apple recommends using a separate Notes field to include licensing details. Besides, they require uploading supporting documents in order to prove that operators have a permission to operate in Brazil.Finally, all applications related to gambling should have an age limit set at 18+. Apple says that applications will receive this age rati...
Brazilian betting license requirement for App Store availability ...
Following changes to Brazil's fixed-odds betting regulation, apps with fixed-odds betting (gambling) features can now be distributed on the App Store in Brazil with a valid fixed-odds betting license from the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA). If any of your apps include these features (indicated by selecting "Yes" to the gambling question in the age rating questionnaire in App Store ...
Requiring SPA license, Apple releases betting applications for download ...
How the license for betting apps impacts user security Apple made a point of reinforcing in its statement that all listed products must strictly comply with the disclosure requirements and mandatory warnings stipulated by the new Brazilian legislation.
